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General Manager Jobs in Gauteng, South Africa at Smart4 Energy

Title: General Manager

Company: Smart4 Energy

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

Our client is a project development and financial advisory firm focused on bringing infrastructure, energy, industrial and development projects to a bankable stage and securing funding from investors and financiers.

As GM – Corporate Services, you will provide leadership across the firm's back-office functions, ensuring operational efficiency, governance, compliance, and financial excellence. Acting as a trusted partner to the executive team, you will oversee Finance, HR, Legal coordination, Facilities Management, and Corporate Operations.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a respected project finance advisory business, with exposure across the full project lifecycle—from deal origination through to implementation.

Position: General Manager – Corporate Services

Location: Gauteng

Salary: R1.3mil – R1.5mil includes benefits excludes performance bonus

Qualifications:

  • CA(SA), MBA or LLB

Skills & Experience:

  • A minimum of 8 to 12 years’ experience within a professional services or consulting environment
  • Strong commercial, governance, and stakeholder management skills
  • Exposure across finance, operations, legal/commercial coordination, and team leadership

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee Finance, HR, and Legal support functions
  • Ensure compliance with labour legislation, OHS, POPIA, PAIA, tax, and BBBEE requirements
  • Ensure optimal utilisation of the SAGE ERP system
  • Support vendor management, procurement, supplier vetting, and subcontracting processes
  • Oversee landlord and service provider relationships
  • Manage financial reporting and business performance metrics

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