General Manager / Operations Director
26/02/11
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Key Information
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Industry
Clearing & Forwarding
Employment Type
Full-Time
Seniority Level
Manager / Director
Years of Experience
15-20
Education
Bachelors Degree
Salary
Market Related
Minimum Requirements
At least 15 - 20 years in the shipping and logistics industry, with at least 5 years at senior management level.
Bachelor’s degree or higher level.
A candidate that ideally has been hands on in terms of the running of company and not just managing teams / silos within a company.
Have an understanding on the financial aspects of running a company, strong P & L ownership (budgeting, forecasting, cost control).
Track record of revenue growth or margin improvement.
Strong commercial background with a good network within the industry.
Strong people skills.
High energy levels and drive to succeed.
Values alignment with owners / shareholders.
Long-term mindset vs job-hopping mentality.
Job Overview
Someone who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trusted relationships at executive level. While technical skills and experience are important, the primary criteria for this role will be personality, values, and overall cultural fit.