TRAFFIC Western Cape

Group General Manager: Multi-Unit Leader

Maestria

Job Description

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Open to expatriates

To be filled ASAP

We are hiring a Group General Manager to oversee and support the leadership of multiple businesses, including a premium sports complex, hotels, and warehouses. Each business has its own General Manager in place-the Group GM will provide strategic oversight, leadership, and operational guidance, allowing the owner to focus on other priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide direction and support to the General Managers across all business units, ensuring alignment with company goals.

  • Operational Oversight: Monitor performance, optimize efficiency, and implement best practices across the group.

  • Financial & Business Performance: Analyze financial reports, identify growth opportunities, and ensure cost control measures are in place.

  • Process Improvement: Standardize operations where necessary and introduce improvements for better efficiency.

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Act as a key advisor to the owner, managing challenges and making strategic recommendations.

  • People & Culture: Ensure strong leadership development and team performance across all

Profile
  • 10+ years of experience in multi-business management, ideally in hospitality, sports, logistics, or retail.

  • Proven track record in senior leadership roles, overseeing multiple operations.

  • Strong financial acumen and ability to optimize business performance.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

  • Passion for business growth and operational excellence.

  • Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.

About This Role

Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Active Learning Active Listening Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9 HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes) Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 CRM Systems (Various) Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)