Group General Manager

Johannesburg, South Africa Permanent

About Maestria

Maestria Recruitment & Consulting is a leading recruitment agency with a focus on placing qualified professionals in middle to senior management roles. With a decade of experience, we partner with companies across various industries, providing tailored solutions including recruitment, relocation assistance, payroll outsourcing, and HR digital solutions.

If this role isn't the perfect match, we encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities. We appreciate your interest and cooperation.

Job description

📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

🌍 Open to expatriates

To be filled ASAP

We are hiring a Group General Manager to oversee and support the leadership of multiple businesses, including a premium sports complex, hotels, and warehouses. Each business has its own General Manager in place—the Group GM will provide strategic oversight, leadership, and operational guidance, allowing the owner to focus on other priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide direction and support to the General Managers across all business units, ensuring alignment with company goals.

  • Operational Oversight: Monitor performance, optimize efficiency, and implement best practices across the group.

  • Financial & Business Performance: Analyze financial reports, identify growth opportunities, and ensure cost control measures are in place.

  • Process Improvement: Standardize operations where necessary and introduce improvements for better efficiency.

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Act as a key advisor to the owner, managing challenges and making strategic recommendations.

  • People & Culture: Ensure strong leadership development and team performance across all

Profile

Profile

  • 10+ years of experience in multi-business management, ideally in hospitality, sports, logistics, or retail.

  • Proven track record in senior leadership roles, overseeing multiple operations.

  • Strong financial acumen and ability to optimize business performance.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

  • Passion for business growth and operational excellence.

  • Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.

Details about the job
Johannesburg, South Africa
Permanent
Administration
> 10 years
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