Business Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) - Pretoria

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Position Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: R40 000 – R50 000 CTC per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Incentives: Biannual Performance Bonus (Linked to team target surplus achievement)

Industry: Recruitment / TES / Commercial Operations

About the Role

A well-established and growing organization is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded Business Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the business.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations, drive sales and recruitment growth, manage financial performance, and foster a high-performance culture. If you are a results-driven leader who excels at mentoring teams, optimizing operational efficiencies, and delivering exceptional client service, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Leadership: Overseational day-to-day activities, execute strategic objectives, drive commercial growth, and foster a culture of accountability.
• Sales & Business Development: Develop and implement sales strategies, monitor revenue performance, build key client relationships, and identify account expansion opportunities.
• Recruitment & Operational Excellence: Oversee recruitment operations to ensure rapid turnaround times, high service delivery, and continuous process optimization.
• People Leadership & Coaching: Mentor, coach, and manage operational teams and managers. Establish measurable KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and implement capability-building training.
• Financial Management: Oversee operational budgets, monitor expenses, identify cost efficiencies, analyze financial metrics, and prepare management reporting dashboards.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure full compliance with relevant labour legislation, company policies, and contractual obligations while mitigating operational risks.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Relevant Degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Commerce, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven leadership experience managing sales and operational teams in a target-driven environment.
  • Solid background within Recruitment, Temporary Employment Services (TES), Financial Services, Insurance, or similar performance-driven industries.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and cost optimization.
• Tech Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Licence & Transport: Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport are essential.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong business and financial acumen.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people-management capabilities.
• High-level negotiation, client relationship, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Highly target-driven, resilient, and accountable under pressure.

How to Apply

• If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to lead a high-performing team, please submit your updated CV to ***email_hidden***

Market related package (Negotiable based on experience)

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for technology-driven sales, please submit your updated CV directly to: ***email_hidden***