General Manager

Reference: PE003782-CV-1

Our client, a well-established, purpose-driven organisation, is seeking a General Manager to join their team in Gqeberha.

This senior leadership role will drive strategy, operational excellence and long-term sustainability, while ensuring exceptional client experiences, strong governance and effective people leadership.

An awesome career opportunity awaits! Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Property, Engineering, Public Administration, Human Resources, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, MCom, MPA or equivalent would be advantageous.

• Executive leadership or governance qualification would be advantageous.

• Proven experience leading a complex organisation or significant business unit.

• Experience reporting directly to a Board or governing body.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary management teams.

• Experience managing significant operational budgets and financial performance.

• Demonstrated experience in organisational strategy, change management and continuous improvement.

• Experience working within highly regulated environments.

• Strategic oversight of significant property portfolios, capital development programmes or infrastructure projects.

• Experience working with property professionals, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.

• Strong understanding of property development, investment and strategic asset management.

• Strong governance, risk management and compliance knowledge.

• Excellent strategic, commercial and operational leadership capabilities.

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness and resilience.

• Strong ethical values and sound judgement.

• Ability to balance empathy and leadership with accountability and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic direction and translate Board priorities into measurable organisational outcomes.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Property, Finance, Human Resources and Social Investment.

• Lead and develop the Senior Leadership Team, creating alignment, accountability and a high-performance culture.

• Provide strategic oversight and governance of the organisation's property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, developments and major capital expenditure.

• Identify opportunities for property development, redevelopment, expansion and strategic investment.

• Oversee major capital projects and infrastructure investments.

• Ensure property decisions balance owners experience, financial sustainability and long-term organisational value.

• Work closely with the Board to support effective governance and strategic decision-making.

• Ensure the Board receives accurate, timely and comprehensive information.

• Implement Board decisions and report on progress against strategic priorities.

• Identify, manage and escalate significant strategic, operational, financial, cybersecurity, business continuity and reputational risks.

• Strengthen internal controls, fraud prevention and ethical governance practices.

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation.

• Maintain exceptional client / owners experiences while protecting the organisation’s reputation.

• Build effective relationships with government departments, regulators, professional advisers, strategic partners and other stakeholders.

• Develop leaders, build organisational capability and support succession planning.

• Lead organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Champion innovation and appropriate digital transformation.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, trust and compassionate service.

• Ensure strategic priorities are translated into effective execution, project delivery and measurable outcomes.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

Monthly