General Manager
Boardroom AppointmentsGauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Lead the Centurion DCs financial performance, deliver exceptional customer service, optimize logistics network, drive operational efficiency, and build strategic relationships.
Requirements
- 5-8 years in a senior leadership role within logistics or operations
- Proven management experience of a large-scale site (±44,000 m2) with high-volume throughput
- 3-5 years of hands-on operational logistics experience
- Demonstrated success in leading teams in a unionized environment
- Strong background in warehouse management within retail distribution
- Track record of WMS implementation or rollout, including change management and system integration
- Experience in complex fine picking operations focused on accuracy and speed
- Experience in digital transformation and operational optimisation, including automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement