Titre du poste

General Manager - Gauteng

Description

Position : General Manager - Gauteng

About the company
The company is the specialist in the distribution of premium frozen products for Food Service and Retail professionals in South Africa. We support hotels, restaurants, caterers, retailers and distributors by offering them a range of high-quality frozen Bakery, Pastry, Savory products, imported from Europe or produced locally. Our mission: to simplify the daily life of professionals with reliable and tasty solutions.
Your mission
The General Manager oversees all commercial and operational activities in South Africa, ensuring profitable growth, operational excellence, and sustainable expansion into neighbouring markets. This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on management, and business development responsibilities.
Roles and responsibilities
1. Strategy & Business Development

  • Define and implement the local strategy in alignment with group objectives.
  • Identify growth opportunities in new markets, distribution partnerships, or local manufacturing.
  • Develop the company’s footprint in South Africa through strong partnerships and brand positioning.

2. Product Range Management

  • Define and manage a coherent and profitable product portfolio combining imported and locally sourced products.
  • Analyze customer demand, product performance, and competitive dynamics to adjust the assortment.
  • Work closely with suppliers and local manufacturers to ensure product quality, consistency, and innovation.
  • Ensure the alignment between commercial strategy, operational feasibility, and product availability.

3. Sales & Marketing

  • Drive revenue and margin growth through key account management and business development.
  • Negotiate with clients, distributors, and suppliers.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and retention through service excellence.
  • Implement marketing and promotional initiatives to increase visibility and sales.

4. Operations & Supply Chain

  • Supervise import, logistics, warehousing, and local production activities.
  • Optimize costs, processes, and inventory levels.
  • Guarantee compliance with local regulations, food safety, and group standards.

5. Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
  • Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance reviews.
  • Build a positive, accountable, and customer-oriented culture.

6. Finance & Administration

  • Manage budgets, P&L, and cash flow.
  • Provide accurate reporting to headquarters.
  • Monitor profitability and identify improvement levers.
  • Liaise with auditors, banks, and authorities.

Required profile for job ad : General Manager - Gauteng

Experience

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in B2B sales in the food industry, ideally in the bakery, pastry, catering or FMCG premium sector.
  • Proven experience managing a P&L and driving business growth.
  • Background in emerging markets preferred.
  • Good understanding of the cold chain and operational constraints.

Skills

  • Strong commercial and negotiation abilities.
  • Operational and financial management proficiency.
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution.
  • Strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills.

Job criteria for job ad : General Manager - Gauteng

  • Job category :
    Marketing, communication - Sales - Transport, logistics
  • Industries :
    Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture - Distribution, selling, wholesale - Import-export business - Marketing, communication, media
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Gauteng - International
  • City : Gauteng
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Number of Position(s) : 2
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Negotiation
  • Key Account Management
  • Transport
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Communication
  • Positioning
  • Sales
  • Warehousing
  • Account Management
  • Distribution
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Gauteng, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
3 février 2026
Valide jusqu’au
4 avril 2026
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