General Manager

The key result areas for the role includes, amongst others
Enhance the organizational effectiveness and efficiency of the company
Effectively network and build relationships with existing and potential suppliers, customers, shareholders, Gambling Board and other key stakeholders
Understand and develop product and marketing strategies to support the business - Understand and develop support functions within the region
Lead the roll-out and expansion of the LPM network in the Gauteng region
Ensure budgets and targets are set, necessary approval is received, and measure are in place to achieve same
Effective time management to ensure all deadlines are met
Ensure Board of Directors are informed at all times on relevant issues affecting the business and the organisation
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and statutory laws
Manage and develop the relationship with LPM sites, ensuring that complaint and disputes are resolved in a profession and timeous manner
Ensure appropriate business staffing levels and recruitment in accordance with existing policies
Development, training and performance management of HOD’s and staff
Monthly and quarterly reporting to Board of Directors and other relevant structures/parties

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Relevant 3-year tertiary education, i.e. sales, marketing, finance or similar
An MBA or relevant post graduate qualification is desirable
Previous experience within the LPM or similar industry is desirable
Previous exposure to business franchising models is desirable
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Experience in managing a large team
Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
Displays effective leadership skills
Financial and analytical acumen
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Proficiency in English and another South African language (from the region) would be advantageous
Ability to work effectively under pressure
General ability:
To focus on results through customer focus, managing work, planning and organising
To express potential through adaptability, initiating action, work standards, innovation and stress tolerance
To Interact effectively through communication, building customer loyalty, trust, managing conflict, negotiation and gaining commitment
Achieve goals by contributing to team success, follow up, and facilitating change