JOB PURPOSE

The General Manager shall provide leadership for all aspects of the company’s operations, emphasising long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment. The GM shall oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.  The GM shall develop and execute the company’s business strategies, provide strategic advice to the board.

REPORTS TO:  GROUP COO

KEY RESULT AREAS

•                 Strategy & Policy Development

•                 Business Development Initiatives

•                 Project Planning & Management

•                 Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

•                 Stakeholder Relations & Management

•                 Financial Management

•                 Information & Reporting

Key Responsibilities

•                 Develop and execute the  company’s  business strategies  in  order  to  attain  the  goals  of  the  board  and  shareholders

•                 Provide strategic advice to the board and   Chairperson   so   that   they   will   have accurate view   of   the   market   and   the company’s future

•                 Prepare and implement comprehensive business   plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost‐effective operations   and market development    activities

•                 Ensure   company   policies   and   legal   guidelines   are   communicated   all   the   way   from   the   top   down   in   the   company   and that   they are followed   at   all   times

•                 Communicate and   maintain   trust   relationships   with   shareholders, business partners and    authorities

•                 Oversee the company’s financial   performance, investments   and   other business ventures

•                 Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance

•                 Read all submitted reports by lower rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues and resolve problems

•                 Analyze problematic situations   and   occurrences    and    provide   solutions    to    ensure    company    survival   and growth

Education/ Experience

•                 Master’s Degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related

•                 Must be a member of a recognised professional body.

•                 In-depth Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain and Freight Forwarding is an added advantage

•                 Twelve (12) years of relevant post-qualification experience in the assigned field with at least 7 years in a senior management role in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry.

Key competencies

•                 Strategic Perspective

•                 Corporate Governance

•                 Performance Monitoring & Planning

•                 Internal Controls and Risk Management

•                 Professionalism

•                 Problem-Solving

•                 Business Acumen

•                 Political Savvy