Overview
Job Description:
Designation: General Manager
Reporting To: Investors
Role Overview:
The General Manager oversees strategy, operations, and financial performance of the joint venture, ensuring compliance with governance standards and alignment with board directives.
Key Skills:
– Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Financial & Legal Acumen
– Techno-Commercial Expertise, Problem Solving, Compliance
– Multicultural Management, Decision-Making, Resilience
Objectives:
– Short-Term: JV Integration, Operational Stabilization, Strategic Roadmap, Compliance, Financial Oversight
– Long-Term: Growth, Profitability, Governance, Market Leadership, Stakeholder Value
Responsibilities:
– Define & implement strategic objectives across construction, retail, and restaurant sectors.
– Oversee operations, set KPIs, ensure efficiency & profitability.
– Manage budgets, forecasts, financial performance.
– Ensure legal & compliance adherence, risk assessment.
– Drive governance, stakeholder engagement, talent development.
– Identify market expansion & business opportunities.
– Lead crisis management & contingency planning.
Key Result Areas:
– Strategy Execution, Operational Efficiency, Financial Performance
– Compliance, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Governance Implementation
– Market Expansion, Risk Management, Innovation
Qualifications & Experience:
– Education: CA, CS, MBA, ICWA, or CFA.
– Experience: 15+ years in Africa, board interactions, JV handling.
– Age: 40-50 years.
– Industry Preference: Construction, Retail, Restaurant.
– This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in governance, finance, and business development.