Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

19 December 2025

Job Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Job Title:

General Manager (Logistics)

Education Level:

Bachelors Degree

Job Level:

Management

Minimum Experience:

10 - 15 Years

General Manager (Logistics) required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership + Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies.
+ Identify growth opportunities and oversee their execution.
+ Ensure alignment between operational goals and the organisation's strategic direction.
+ Responsible for the full management function of the business.
Financial Management: + Manage profitability, cashflow, and budgeting processes in collaboration with the Financial Manager.
+ Evaluate risks and implement appropriate risk-management measures.
+ Monthly reporting relating to profitability, debtors, and management of operational expenses.
Operational Management: + Manage processes, policies, and procedures to maintain quality and compliance. + Oversee all operational functions to ensure optimal efficiency.
People Management: + Manage organisational structures, role allocation, succession planning, and talent development in collaboration with the HR department.
+ Ensure effective communication, support, and performance management within the department.
Client Management: + Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, suppliers, and external partners.
+ Ensure service levels are continuously improved to optimise client satisfaction.

Requirements:

A relevant degree in Business Management, Logistics, Commerce or similar. An MBA will be advantageous. Minimum of 15 years' industry knowledge and 10+ years' experience in a senior management role, preferably within logistics, transport, or an operational environment. * At least ten years' experience in a senior leadership role where performance was measured against achieving predetermined profit targets.