Humankind Group

General Manager (supply chain and Logistics )

Posted: 16 hours ago

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🚨 We’re Hiring: General Manager📍 Johannesburg | Cape Town | KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)We are seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead multi-site operations, drive financial performance, and expand client relationships across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and KZN.This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with strong operational expertise in transport, logistics, fleet management, or related industries, and a proven ability to deliver growth while maintaining operational excellence.Key Responsibilities• Lead operational and commercial performance across multiple contracts and sites• Drive revenue growth through upselling, cross-selling, and new client development• Oversee contract negotiations and commercial agreements ensuring compliance and risk mitigation• Strengthen client relationships and service delivery to ensure long-term retention• Implement data-driven operational improvements and efficiency initiatives• Ensure transport legislation, safety compliance, and governance standards are met• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Development teamsLeadership Profile✔ Strategic thinker with strong execution capability✔ Resilient and solutions-focused under pressure✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills✔ Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for business growth✔ Values-driven leader who fosters accountability, integrity, and collaborationQualifications & Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Agriculture, or Mining (postgraduate qualification advantageous)• 10+ years operational leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior management• Experience managing multi-site or multi-contract operations• Strong understanding of Transport Management Systems (TMS), ERP, and fleet/asset tracking• Proven track record of financial performance, operational efficiency, and client satisfactionSuccess in this role will be measured by:📊 Revenue and EBIT growth📊 Client satisfaction and contract retention📊 New business leads and successful conversions📊 Operational efficiency and fleet utilization📊 Safety performance and compliance standards📊 Employee engagement and workforce productivityIf you’re ready to lead high-performing teams, grow strategic client partnerships, and drive operational excellence across South Africa, we’d love to hear from you.📩 Apply now or send a direct message to learn more.#Hiring #GeneralManager #Logistics #Transport #Leadership #Johannesburg #CapeTown #KZN #SouthAfrica

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