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Assistant Club General Manager

Virgin Active South Africa KwaZulu-Natal 7 days ago
Full-time
Grade 12 Jobs

Your Purpose...

To inspire people to live active lives - hospitality with personalized experiences

This role is responsible for all aspects of the operational and financial performance of the club, including income statements, sales retention, and brand standards and people management.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Financial Management

Ensuring that the club operates as a profitable business unit

Control income and expenses against budget

Manage according to company standards in order to reduce risk (salary requirements, Audit reports, etc)

Facility Management

Manage Operations and Health and Safety and ensure procedures are followed according to the standards

People Management

Responsible for the recruitment, development and training of staff

Ensure all information is communicated effectively to all club staff

Implement and ensure the adherence to required policies, procedures and system

Customer Experience Hospitality

Implement and sustain a strong member focus

Provide solutions to members on queries and complaints in line with the company policy

Ensure excellent customer service according to the brand standards

Competitor Analysis

Understand how to mitigate competitor risk

Conduct regular analysis of the competitor landscape

Notify senior management of potential risk

Our Minimum Requirements...

We can't live without...

Matric or equivalent NQF level 4 is essential.

Hospitality experience and or training

Previous managerial experience at with a successful track record coupled with strong leadership skills.

Or must have been the 2IC to a General Manager

If internal Must have successfully completed the internal Learn to Fly programme.

Must be financially proficient and have a good financial acumen.

Must have a business owner approach.

Must have a solid understanding of the market, with good insight into the completion.

Must be able to manage multiple priorities.

Good customer relations and interpersonal skills

A solid understanding of People/HR procedures which includes recruitment, people development, people relations, performance management and coaching skills.

Proven track record working within an ever changing and pressurized environment

We'd like you to have...

Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)

Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)

Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)

Must be motivated to achieve success.

A commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

A Growth mindset

The ability to work independently.

Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)

A drive to create moments of magic for our members.

The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.

Action orientation

We'd love you to have…

Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club - hospitality

The ability to make quick and bold decisions.

The ability to be agile.

The ability to be collaborative.

High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Closing Date 09 July 2026