Regional Executive for Western and Eastern Cape Operations
Professional Recruitment Network · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A senior leadership role for someone with multi-branch management experience. You will oversee five branches across the Western and Eastern Cape, driving profitability, operational standards, and team performance. Based in Cape Town, this permanent position offers the chance to lead a regional team and make a real impact on business growth. If you have 8 to 10 years in senior management and enjoy hands-on leadership, this could be your next big step.
About the role
As the Regional Executive, you will take full accountability for the company's operations across the Western and Eastern Cape. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will guide General Managers across five branches to achieve financial, operational and customer service targets.
Your weeks will be varied. You will spend time translating company strategy into clear regional plans, analysing financial reports, and identifying commercial opportunities. A core part of the role is conducting monthly on-site branch reviews, which means regular travel across the region to assess performance, meet with branch teams, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
You will also build strong relationships with key clients and act as the senior point of escalation for the region. Leading and developing your management team will be key to building a high-performance culture.
Application Notes:Please note that a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly, including a trip to Johannesburg every second month, are essential for this role.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Operations, Commerce or a related field. A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years' senior management experience, including proven regional or multi-branch leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing General Managers or senior operational managers across multiple sites.
- A track record of achieving financial, sales and operational targets in a service-driven environment.
- A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across the Western and Eastern Cape, including visiting Head Office in Johannesburg every second month.
Responsibilities
- Translate company strategy into clear regional plans and targets for each branch.
- Drive sustainable revenue growth, market share expansion and new business development.
- Oversee and support General Managers to achieve their operational and financial objectives.
- Monitor productivity, route efficiency, stock control, fleet usage and resource allocation.
- Take full profit and loss accountability for the region, managing budgets, margins and cost control.
- Analyse financial reports, identify variances and implement corrective action.
- Lead, coach and develop the regional management team to build a high-performance culture.
- Conduct structured monthly on-site branch reviews across all five branches.
- Ensure all branches comply with legislative, health, safety, environmental and industry standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and resolve escalated issues.
Job details
- Organisation
- Professional Recruitment Network
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Executive (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior role that will suit someone who has already managed multiple branches or a large region. When applying, highlight your experience in leading General Managers and your track record with profit and loss. Be ready to give concrete examples of how you improved operational performance or grew revenue in a previous regional role. The monthly branch reviews and travel are central to this job, so show that you are comfortable with regular travel and hands-on site visits. A strong cover letter that connects your leadership style to the company's values will help you stand out. Good luck!
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