Group General Manager

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Group General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our entire group. This recruitment aims to attract, assess and hire a leader who excels in execution and implementation, ensuring that all departments and subsidiaries are aligned with the company’s overarching business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to drive company-wide strategies, fostering growth, efficiency and operational excellence.

Position Title: Group General Manager
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Lusaka

Key Responsibilities:

Group Strategy Execution: Lead the implementation of company-wide strategies across all business units and subsidiaries. Ensure alignment between the group’s long-term vision and day-to-day operations.
Operational Oversight: Oversee operations across all divisions, ensuring that each unit executes plans efficiently. Work closely with division heads to maintain high performance and operational consistency.
Leadership of Senior Teams: Manage and guide the executive teams of all subsidiaries. Execute leadership strategies to develop talent, improve performance and maintain strong communication between departments.
Financial Stewardship: Implement and oversee financial controls across the group. Ensure profitability, cost-efficiency and sustainable growth by aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
Change Management: Lead and manage large-scale changes across the group. Facilitate smooth transitions during restructuring or new initiative rollouts, ensuring teams execute change effectively.
Stakeholder Communication: Implement strategies for communicating with external and internal stakeholders. Ensure transparent reporting on group performance and business results.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and ensure that KPIs for all group operations are met, driving results across all departments.
Corporate Governance: Ensure that each subsidiary and department operates in compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior management roles, with significant experience overseeing multiple business units or subsidiaries.
Proven track record of successfully implementing group-wide strategies and driving organizational execution.
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams and leading across multiple levels of an organization.
Expertise in financial management, project implementation and performance monitoring.

Desired Characteristics:

Execution-Oriented: Strong ability to implement complex group strategies across various divisions.
Results-Driven: A demonstrated ability to drive growth, improve performance and meet targets across multiple operational areas.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to manage and align diverse teams across different business units, ensuring cohesive execution of strategies.
Adaptable and Agile: Able to make adjustments to plans quickly and ensure all departments align with shifting business priorities.
Visionary with Execution Focus: Strong vision for the long-term success of the group, but with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.

Application Process:
Send your cover letter and CV as a single document to employmentbouwer@gmail.com by 24 February 2025. Please include your expected gross salary in the application.