General Manager: Crown Bag, Harrismith at VKB Group

The Opportunity

• We are looking for a hands-on, commercially driven General Manager who will take full accountability for the performance, profitability, and strategic direction of the business, ensuring Crown Bag remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with VKB Group objectives.
• You will operate at both strategic and operational level, driving results through people, systems, and strong market understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a clear growth and profitability strategy for Crown Bag
• Take full ownership of financial performance, including budgets, margins, and cost control
• Lead and optimise sales, production, and supply chain operations
• Build a high-performance team culture aligned to VKB values
• Strengthen and expand customer and supplier relationships
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements and innovation opportunities
• Ensure risk, compliance, and governance standards are consistently met, in collaboration with the Health and Safety team
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to senior leadership

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• Manufacturing and Packaging industry experience will be advantageous
• Proven track record in managing a profitable business or business unit
• Strong background in sales, operations, and stock management
• Experience leading teams and managing the full Human Capital function
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
• Willing to travel nationally

What Sets You Apart

• You think like an owner, not an employee
• You are commercially sharp and understand margins, cost drivers, and growth levers
• You are decisive and action-oriented, with the ability to execute
• You build strong, trust-based relationships internally and externally
• You are comfortable operating in a dynamic, performance-driven environment

Closing Date 23 April 2026