General Manager - FMCG/FMCD

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

- Awareness of the inputs, activities and outputs related to the job.

- Strategic planning

- Complex problem resolution and management skills

- Ability to keep self updated on the professional and technical developments in the area of work.

- Outstanding communication and presentation skills

- High level of interpersonal skills and integrity

- Good team player

- Creative, forward thinker, always on the lookout for improvements

- Optimum use of human resources and materials, avoiding waste

- Ability to supervise the work of subordinate managers, motivate and coach

- Multitasking capability

- Ability to plan, prioritise, organise the allotted jobs

- Ability to cope with time pressure and stress

Duties and responsibilities :

- Planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of the organisation

- Reviewing the operations and results of the organisation and reporting to the boards of directors and governing bodies as and when required

- Determining objectives, strategies, policies and programmes for the organisation

- Providing overall leadership and management to the organisation

- Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources

- Authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programmes

- Monitoring and evaluating performance of the organisation against established objectives and policies

- Consulting with subordinate managers and reviewing recommendations and reports

- Representing the organisation at official occasions and board meetings, in negotiations and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums

- Selecting or approving the selection of senior staff

- Ensuring the organisation complies with the relevant legislation and regulations