The following has become available at Bidvest Vericon Outsourcing:
Position: GENERAL MANAGER – NATIONAL
This role reports directly to the Operations Executive
Department: Operations
Site Location: National
Strategic Planning and Development
Drive sustainable growth through client retention, contract optimisation, and support of new business take-on
within the outsourced services environment. Align site strategies to Bidvest Vericon objectives and governance
frameworks.
Operations Management
- Oversee multi-site outsourced operations across various client contracts
- Ensure operational delivery in line with client-specific SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations
- Drive continuous improvement, productivity, and operational efficiencies across contracts
Financial Management
- Ensure contract profitability and margin optimisation across all functional portfolios
- Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising service delivery or compliance
Client & Vendor Relationship Management
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with external clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Negotiating contracts, scopes of work, and budgets to align with business needs.
Team Leadership & Development
- Leading and mentoring cross-functional teams and managers.
- Foster a productive and high-performing work environment.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management processes.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Act as the senior escalation point for key clients
- Lead client governance meetings, performance reviews, and contractual discussions
- Manage client expectations and service recovery where required
Behavioral competency requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Able to work under pressure in a high-volume operational environment
- Strong analytical ability and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement
Technical competency requirements
- Computer literate, MS Package
- Extensive warehouse, logistics and distribution knowledge
- Experience working on WMS and reporting systems
- Strong IR & HR knowledge
- Financial and commercial management capability
- SLA and client management experience
- Strong SHEQ and compliance knowledge
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or Business Management
- Minimum 3-5 years warehouse / logistics management experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management or General Manager role
- Proven experience managing large teams and complex distribution operations
- Strong financial and commercial management experience
- Own transport with Code 8 (B) license
The Company reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointments shall be in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any feedback within 2 Weeks of application, consider your application as unsuccessful.
Closing date: 13/08/2026