General Manager

General Manager – Family Office
 
Paarl, Western Cape
 
A Family Office is seeking to appoint a General Manager. This role offers the opportunity to manage the daily affairs of a diverse investment portfolio and to represent the Family Office at shareholder and board-level engagements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in one or more of the following sectors:

1. Private Wealth Management
2. Banking
3. Management Consulting
4. Auditing
5. Hospitality Management

 
Additional Qualifications (Advantageous but Not Required)

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• Actuarial Science
• BCom Mathematics
• Quantity Surveyor

 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily affairs and interests of the Family Office
• Represent the Family Office as a shareholder at selected meetings and on various boards
• Family Office Business Activities
• Willing to travel locally two to four times per year and internationally once or twice per year, as required

 
Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of emotional maturity and professionalism
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Good administrative and numerical skills, with a sound understanding of financial statements

Personal Attributes

• Highly presentable, professional, dynamic, and trustworthy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and people-management skills
• Comfortable engaging with high-profile business partners, shareholders, asset managers, bankers, professional consultants, clients, and junior staff