General Manager

Hoedspruit Area Limpopo: Our client is looking for a General Manager to join the team.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered

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MINIMUM REQUIREMEN

• TS
  A relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma) in Agriculture, Business Management or rela
• ted10 15 years experience in strategic and general management role or a similar role with solid knowledge of the fruit production indus

try
COMPERENCIES & SK

• ILLS
  Excellent leadership and people management skills; practical experience in handling people at all levels and a strong record of achievement through building high performing t
• eams.Positive work attitude with high energy level and strong motivational sk
• ills.Able to work in a highly innovative and collaborative s
• pace.Strong decision maker with excellent grasp of both the short and long-term macro/micro issues of business, operations (production/supply chain) and human relations intera
• ctionMultilevel negotiating and communication ab
• ilityCan-do attitude and bottom-line achiever. Results driven and able to implement operatio
• nallyThe ability to plan and execute in a structured manner is esse
• ntialStrong business a

cumen
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

AREAS
Technical & Com

• plianceEnsure accurate execution of Standard Operating Procedures on all levels of citrus and subtropical pro
• ductionTimely capturing, evaluation and reporting of key data related to pro
• ductionOversee that all production teams are adequately equipped, deployed and that data available is accurate for decision
• makingOversee that Health & Safety is maintained in all productio
• n unitsOversee Compliance certif

ication
Financial Ma

• nagementDevelopment of annual budgets for operational and capital exp
• enditureMotivation of expenditures against desired and anticipated
• outcomesExecution of operating procedures and production plans withi
• n budgetEnsure all expenditure well monitored for the best interest of the

Business
Strategic Direction and Continuous Im

• provementIdentification of cost optimization procedures an
• d methodsMeasurement and continual improvement of labour pro
• ductivityStrategic interventions to improve financial return
• to farmsInputs towards development and expansion plans, programs, an

d budgets
Manage Performance and Development of

• EmployeesImplementation of strong organizational
• structureIdentification of future supervisors and managers, invest in training and development i
• nitiativesTrain, equip and coac
• h managersPerformance Management-measure and review performance with managers against set objectives and assist managers with goals and f
• ocus areasMeasurement and regular feedback sessions wit
• h managersFostering a healthy teamwork e
• nvironmentIncrease staff morale and
• engagementOversee HR and Labour

Relations
ONLY short-listed candidates will b

e contacted