General Manager – Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal

About the role

National Chicks, a leading South African poultry company, is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead its operations in Gauteng and KwaZulu‑Natal. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role oversees daily production, drives strategic initiatives and ensures alignment with the company’s growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Implement business strategies and the 20‑key operational excellence program across all departments.
• Lead functional managers in breeder production, hatcheries, transport & logistics, broiler production and procurement.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, manage budgets and optimise resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of learning, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental collaboration to meet organisational goals.
• Support financial planning and risk mitigation initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a senior manager or General Manager in a production or agricultural environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational leadership skills.
• Ability to drive strategic change and manage risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills