General Manager Job at Metropolitan in Johannesburg

Job Title: General Manager

Johannesburg

    Position Purpose

    The position is based in Johannesburg and the successful candidate will be responsible for a team of Regional Managers and Financial Advisers. This position will give the successful applicant an opportunity to use his/her expertise in order to establish our business in Gauteng. He/she will be expected to create an environment where we are able to grow our business in a profitable and compliant manner.

    Experience & Qualifications

    Matric/ Grade 12 and a minimum of 120 NQF credits on level 5
    Bachelor of Commerce or relevant qualification will be an advantage
    FAIS compliant
    Regulatory Examination (RE)
    CFP is an added advantage
    Key Individual
    Managerial experience (5 - 7 years will be an advantage)
    Relevant industry experience (5 - 7 years will be an advantage)

    The Incumbent will be responsible for:

    Formulating and implementing an operational plan in order to achieve the agreed strategic objectives.
    Successfully recruit and retain professional and productive advisers.
    Increasing production in a compliant manner.
    Achieving sales and recruitment targets in a profitable and compliant manner.
    Leading a team of Regional Managers in order to achieve the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
    Ensuring that the Regional Managers operate optimally and effectively in terms of the agreed responsibilities.
    Displaying knowledge and providing leadership in the discipline of financial advice
    Strategically managing the assigned Province in order to achieve all agreed outputs and objectives.
    Creating an understanding of the changing dynamics within the broader financial services environment.
    Giving clear direction on the use of technology and ensure that the various advice, compliance and Financial Wellness solutions are supported.
    Ensuring that processes are implemented in order to ensure that business is done in and efficient manner.
    Ensuring that the Management Operating System is used in order to address efficiency and optimal performance.
    Effectively utilising resources.
    Leading and directing the team to achieve business goals e.g. strategic targets, operational targets, employment equity targets, people development etc.
    Creating a high performance working environment.
    Improving effectiveness and profitability.
    Ensuring that the legal, advice and compliance resources are utilised effectively.
    Keeping a focus on the key business drivers – sales targets, year on year increase in production, productivity and quality of business.

    Competencies Required

    Strategic thinking
    Integrity
    Stress tolerance
    Flexibility
    Tenacity
    Management control
    Commercial orientation
    Innovative
    Problem solving
    Sense of urgency
    Pro active
    Responsible/trustworthy
    The will to succeed
    The ability to build long term relationships

How to Apply:

http://careers.metropolitan.co.za/psp/Applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Deadline: 11/03/2014