Group General Manager Bouwercorp Group Limited

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.