General manager
Logistics - Operations Sandton FULL TIME Job Summary General Manager – The Business Exchange (TBE) | South Africa Location: Johannesburg (with national travel to all center's) Sector: Premium flexible workspaces Seniority Level: Senior leadership Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: CEO About The Business Exchange (TBE) The Business Exchange (TBE) is a premium flexible workspace provider in South Africa, offering beautifully designed environments for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporates. As we continue to grow our national footprint, we are looking for an experienced, high-performance General Manager (GM) to lead operations, financial performance, and team capability across all centres. Role purpose As General Manager, you will be responsible for the full performance and day-to-day leadership of TBE in South Africa. You will ensure the business consistently delivers a premium tenant experience, while achieving operational excellence, financial discipline, and cultural alignment. This is a role for a hands-on, systems-driven, commercially-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Key responsibilities ? Business operations * Oversee all TBE centers and support functions to ensure efficient, ethical, and compliant operations. * Uphold a premium standard of service and presentation across every site. * Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication between teams. ? Service & facilities management * Ensure all sites meet high standards in cleanliness, aesthetics, safety, and technology. * Lead operational walkthroughs, audits, and improvement plans. * Manage vendor performance, contracts, and facilities maintenance. ? Financial management * Full P&L responsibility across the group and individual sites. * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. * Oversee billing, arrears management, procurement and capex governance. ? Sales & occupancy oversight * Support national sales performance through governance, pricing, and inventory alignment. * Ensure smooth handover from sales to operations and an excellent onboarding experience. * Monitor occupancy trends and client retention. ? People & culture leadership * Build a performance-driven, values-based culture that is firm and kind. * Manage staffing structures, recruitment quality, and performance management processes. * Uphold fair HR practices and compliance across the business. ? Reporting & governance…
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