Permanent Job for General Manager Wanted Urgently – VKB Group
Job Description
Job for General Manager Wanted Urgently – VKB Group
Working Location: Harrismith, Free State
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Application Closing Date: 23 April 2026
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Our client is urgently looking for the qualified General Manager to start working ASAP.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The applicant wishing to apply for this job must meet the following qualifications;
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
The applicant must have the following skills and competences
- Must have manufacturing and Packaging industry experience will be advantageous
- Must have proven track record in managing a profitable business or business unit
- Must have strong background in sales, operations, and stock management
- Must have experience leading teams and managing the full Human Capital function
- Must have advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
- Must have willing to travel nationally
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will have to implement the following duties but not limited to:
- To define and execute a clear growth and profitability strategy for Crown Bag
- To take full ownership of financial performance, including budgets, margins, and cost control
- To lead and optimize sales, production, and supply chain operations
- To build a high-performance team culture aligned to VKB values
- To strengthen and expand customer and supplier relationships
- To identify and implement efficiency improvements and innovation opportunities
- To ensure risk, compliance, and governance standards are consistently met, in collaboration with the Health and Safety team
- To provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to senior leadership
NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All applications must be done online before closing date.
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