General Manager

3 months ago


Franschhoek, South Africa JHG Personnel Practitioners Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY - FRANSCHHOEK ENVIRONMENT**

**GENERAL MANAGER**

Our client, a well-known and established wine, herbs and fruits estate located in Franschhoek, has a vacant position for a **GENERAL MANAGER**.

The estate produces well-known wines, herbs and fruits, and has an upmarket restaurant and tasting room where the wines and farm produce can be enjoyed. The estate is also renowned for its facilities and gardens which are open for events such as weddings, year-end functions, lunches and picnics. The estate also provides several upmarket holiday cottages.

The General Manager position consists of a diverse portfolio in terms of wine produce, hospitality, events, herbs, and the general upkeep and management of the estate.

**Minimum Job Requirements and skills**:

- CA (SA), MBA or equivalent.
- 5 - 10 years’ successful experience in business management (special preference to experience in a similar environment).
- Fluent in English & Afrikaans.
- Passion for and knowledge of running a business.
- In depth knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding property & estate management and related governmental bodies.
- Full understanding of property management and its financial aspects.
- Experience in facilities management.
- Well organized with excellent time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, influencing and negotiations skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of clients.
- Strong analytical and financial skills.
- Competency in MS Office and relevant databases and software is key.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively foster teamwork and achieve performance excellence.

**Other & Person Specification**:

- Own reliable car and valid driver’s license
- Reside in close proximity to Franschhoek, beneficial.
- Professional personal appearance and work conduct.
- Adaptable and positive attitude.
- Extreme accuracy in executing tasks.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Clear criminal record with no convictions.

**Key Responsibilities, but not limited to**:

- **Security**:

- Ensure uninterrupted secure and consistent access control procedures for entry and egress of the estate by owners, residents, visitors, staff, contractors etc.
- Monitor and evaluate the security SLA, operationally, financially and strategically.
- **Achievement of strategic goals and business objectives**:

- Preparation of Annual strategy for all divisions for shareholder approval.
- Estate management in terms of agreed strategic objectives for each business division and overall financial results.
- Monthly MER meetings with senior management and shareholders.
- Oversee major projects undertaken by the businesses, from a financial and operational point of view.
- Work with divisional managers daily to achieve their business unit objectives.
- Negotiate and conclude annual contracts (Insurance, Security, etc).
- Together with directors, ensure all company fiduciary responsibilities are maintained (Co Act, OHS, etc.)
- Ensure implementation and compliance in terms of all statutory / legal requirements from all government departments, including SARS and the Department of Employment and Labour.
- Primarily responsible for the Company’s moveable and immovable assets in terms of maintenance, utilization, and safekeeping.
- Communicate rules cost effectively via estate communication channels.
- Serve at an appeal level where queries, suggestions and complaints unable to be resolved.
- Enforce the provisions of the estate rules without leniency and with strict follow up on deadlines given, in writing and verbally.
- **Achievement of financial goals**:

- Preparation of Annual budget for all divisions for board approval, including investment plans.
- Estate management within constraints of budget in terms of the business divisions:

- Wines
- Farm
- Herbs
- Hospitality
- Estate
- Annual audit/review to be managed.
- Report monthly results (MER) before the 25th for the following month.
- Monitor ongoing financial performance against agreed budgeted targets and goals and institute appropriate remedial action control in accordance with the provisions of the budget and the relevant authority matrix.
- Take responsibility for company banking and liaise with bankers.
- Asset register management.
- **People & Labour management**:

- Offer leadership, direction and guidance to all staff.
- Motivate and empower staff to reach company goals.
- Ensure all staff aware of and conduct themselves in terms of company values, policies and procedures.
- Ensure statutory labour plans and submissions done (EE, SDL, OHS, etc).
- Negotiate annual salary and wage increases with directors, staff and unions, as required.
- **Estate Beautification**:

- Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy for visitors to enjoy all the facilities to its level best.
- Regular maintenance of estate recreational facilities to ensure safety and


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