Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-10-17
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Regional Manager - Healthcare - Western Cape
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Manager to oversee multiple healthcare sites (7-9 units) across the Western Cape. The successful applicant will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring company standards are consistently executed, and leading a geographically dispersed team of Unit and Catering Managers.
This is a highly visible leadership role that requires excellent communication skills, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients while meeting and exceeding operational and sales targets.
Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday (Additional hours may be required during mobilization or operational demands)
Package: R60,000 CTC (Basic Salary + Travel Allowance + Cell Allowance)
Additional Benefits: Performance-Based Incentive, Fuel Card
Description
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple healthcare units to ensure profitability, sustainability, and future business growth
• Authorize monthly wage input documents, new engagements, terminations, and pay rate changes
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and increase profitability
• Manage contractual obligations and Service Level Agreements with clients
• Facilitate training and development of Catering Managers to improve service delivery
• Ensure labour planning and unit costs are tightly managed in line with budget
• Oversee regular audits of assets and ensure compliance with statutory health, safety, and environmental policies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings, updates, and performance reviews
• Engage with union officials at the highest level when required
• Stay informed on industry trends to support strategic planning

Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience Required

• Matric / Grade 12 (Bachelor's Degree advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the services industry with at least 2 years in a regional or multi-unit management role
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales and operational targets
• Experience within the food industry and/or healthcare environment (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of budgeting and profit & loss management
• Exposure to industrial relations at shop-floor level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements
• Flexibility to travel regularly within the region
• Driver's license and own vehicle

Benefits
Basic Salary + Travel Allowance + Cell Allowance + Performance-Based Incentive, Fuel Card

Skills Required