Assistant Club General Manager at Virgin Active South Africa

Your Purpose...

• To inspire people to live active lives
• This role is responsible for all aspects of the operational and financial performance of the club, including income statements, sales retention, and brand standards and people management.

The position is based in Port Elizabeth with a view to being able to move to any of our Eastern Cape clubs - East London , George or Port Elizabeth as a Club General Manager
Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Financial Management

• Ensuring that the club operates as a profitable business unit
• Control income and expenses against budget
• Manage according to company standards in order to reduce risk (salary requirements, Audit reports, etc)

Facility Management

• Manage Operations and Health and Safety and ensure procedures are followed according to the standards

People Management

• Responsible for the recruitment, development and training of staff
• Ensure all information is communicated effectively to all club staff
• Implement and ensure the adherence to required policies, procedures and systems

Customer Experience

• Implement and sustain a strong member focus
• Provide solutions to members on queries and complaints in line with the company policy
• Ensure excellent customer service according to the brand standards

Competitor Analysis

• Understand how to mitigate competitor risk
• Conduct regular analysis of the competitor landscape
• Notify senior management of potential risk

Our Minimum Requirements...

We can't live without...

• Matric or equivalent NQF level 4 is essential.
• Previous managerial experience at General Manager level with a successful track record coupled with strong leadership skills.
• Or must have been the 2IC to a General Manager
• Must have successfully completed hospitality or general management diploma 
• Must be financially proficient and have a good financial acumen.
• Must have a business owner approach.
• Must have a solid understanding of the market, with good insight into the completion.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of People/HR procedures which includes recruitment, people development, people relations, performance management and coaching skills.
• Proven track record working within an ever changing and pressurized environment

We'd like you to have...

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We’d love you to have…

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Closing Date 09 April 2026