General Manager
Core
Oversee daily operations of an in-house training academy, managing a team of 28 staff and driving revenue through grants, B2B partnerships, and B2C marketing.
Role type
General Manager, Vocational Training Academy
Builds
A premier vocational training facility delivering accredited qualifications and short courses to private students and corporate clients.
Domain
Vocational Education and Training (VET), Furniture and Interior Design Industry
Required skills
Team management, Financial management, Accreditation compliance, Business development, Marketing strategy, Grant management
Preferred skills
Stakeholder management, Strategic planning
Technologies
QCTO, SETA, UIF, WSP, ATR
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the training facility, Direct and mentor the site team, Maintain full accreditation status with FP&M SETA, Lead preparation for external verification site visits, Maximize financial returns by optimizing grants, Execute B2C marketing campaigns, Pitch accredited training solutions to external manufacturers and retailers, Develop profitable pricing models for private students.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
