District Manager

**About Us**:
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients **reduced costs, risk and complexities** together with **increased quality, efficiency and productivity**. We specialise in **Catering**, **Facilities Management**, **Cleaning and Hygiene**, **Pest Control**, **Protection**, **Energy**, **Procurement**, **Workspace Design**, **Engineering, Remote Camps**, and more. **Developing our people **- the heart of Tsebo - is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. **DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER**

**Duties & Responsibilities**: - Take full responsibility and management of all units under this portfolio - Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential) - Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need - Provide effective leadership to catering managers and their team of catering staff - Ensure the company’s image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity - Develop medium and long-term strategies to grow the business in conjunction with the operations manager - Comply with the divisions budgetary requirements within the financial guidelines - Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business - budgeting, forecasting - Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation - To work and operate in a stressful environment and perform well under pressure - Ensure quality control is in accordance with the company standards - Oversee cash management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc.) - Effect profit growth in all areas of responsibility - Meeting agreed deadlines with regards to submission of forecasts, profit and losses etc. - Human resources management (including I.R., training and development) and performance management - Operational standards - Maintain and improve on operational standards as agreed - Meeting all quality / star grading standards within the areas of responsibility, as per Companies grading checklist and KRAs within the performance management scheme - Be innovative and implement new ideas - Ensure consistency of staff uniforms - Responsible for month sign off - Ensure that the Catering Manager is developing - Maintain the Companies core values - Ensure smooth running of Biometrics system - May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
**Skills and Competencies**:

- Experience in managing large compliments of people and a diverse client portfolio - My Market/Tsebo Source & Menutec books - Drivers licence & own vehicle - Experience in managing staff and a number of contracts - Knowledge of Food safety regulations - Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, computer proficiency & human resources - Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, outcome focus & productivity - Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, managing group process, communication skills (verbal and written) & organizational skills - Innovative approach to streamlining systems - Familiar with Tsebo accounting systems and processes - Knowledge of cost centres - Excellent client relations skills - Proven financial skills - Knowledge of legislation relevant to the industry - Attention to detail, with the ability to multi - task - Client service orientated - Able to handle large multi-sites - Sound business acumen and excellent problem solving skills - Experience in the food service industry essential - Flexibility with respect to working hours - Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Matric - Relevant tertiary qualification and/or Catering environment experience, ideally within the FMCG and or Industrial Industry - Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Catering industry - Minimum of 3 years management experience in similar role