General Manager - Upington

A registered Private Higher Education Institution is looking to hire a General Manager (GM) to lead a diverse team. The General Manager (GM) will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ideal candidate will be a successful leader to inspire the professional, administrative and support staff to implement strategy and operational plans. This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, operational expertise, and the ability to manage the operational risks to achieve the organisations strategic and operational goals and objectives.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field;
• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a similar senior management role;
• Strong understanding of business functions such as Operations, HR, and Finance;
• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and business development;
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities; and
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capability.

• The ability to function effectively under pressure and within a diverse team;

Recommendations

• 3-5 years experience in a GM or similar senior management role
• Knowledge of and insight into the higher education sector, as well as the national and international realities, challenges, and opportunities in this sector;
• Knowledge of and insight into the basic education sector, as well as the national and provincial realities, challenges, and opportunities in this sector;
• Business experience in the private industry; and
• Strong working knowledge of relevant corporate control.

The candidate must reside on campus, and therefore accommodation is free.

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