General Manager - Pretoria

Our well known transport company client has a vacancy for a General Manager in their Pretoria Depot.
The incumbent must have the appropriate tertiary qualification, as well as all-rounder senior management experience in Operations, Technical, Finance, and Human Resources knowledge or background.

Package as follows:
• Basic Salary
• Car Allowance
• Petrol allowance
• Cellphone allowance
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and if further shortlisted to go thorough further assessments.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:-
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce / Engineering / Transport Management or equivalent.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in any of the above-mentioned fields, 3 of which should have been on a managerial position.
• Distinguished excellence and a good track record in general management
• Experience in the Passenger Transport Industry will be an advantage
• Dynamic visionary with sharp business / financial acumen and strategist yet with hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of technical, engineering and operational practices and procedures pertaining to the operation of a large bus fleet in compliance with relevant legislation and regularity frameworks
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing a large workforce in a unionised environment.

JOB OUTPUTS
Perform General Management and Control functions of the activities of the Business Unit including but not limited to:
1. Develop, propose and advise on the Company’s adoption of BU strategies and policies that are consistent with internal and external needs.
2. Ensure the profitability of the BU’s through sound financial management principles and practices.
3. Oversee and optimize resources in the planning and scheduling of bus operations to ensure the smooth running of services provided to the community.
4. Oversee and ensure efficient utilization of resources in the scheduling and execution of the overall maintenance plan for the buses in the BU.
5. Oversee effective utilisation of staffing in the BU.
6. Develop and ensure implementation of a Marketing Strategy to grow existing services and to attract new business.
7. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation applicable to the industry such as but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
8. Develop and maintain sound communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• The job involves long hours of work and a fair amount of stress
• The incumbent may be required to work long irregular hours as dictated by the Operational demands.

COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the bus passenger industry
• Knowledge of agreements and legislation as applicable to all aspects of running a bus company
• Knowledge of the Key financial management Principles & Procedures, esp. budget development and management
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures and related legislation
• Knowledge of competitive Marketing principles and practices
• Knowledge of the Technical / engineering practices and procedures as they relate to the operation of a large bus fleet.
• Knowledge of the bus operations processes and systems
• Computer literacy: Ms Word, Excel etc.

SKILLS
• Good Analytic thinking & problem solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with external parties
• Diagnostic Ability
• Leadership Skills
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, other)
• Presentation skills
• Sound Judgement

ATTITUDE & CAPABILITY
• Sharp business acumen
• Must have a hands-on approach
• Results orientation
• Profit orientation
• Stress tolerance.
• Assertive and not be easily swayed
• Willing to work after hours when necessary.
• Proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Decisiveness
• Commitment
• Self –management
• Integrity
• Tolerance for Diversity
• Fairness in handling employees