Managing Director – Gendev Fishing | Gendev Group

Job Description

Job Summary

Gendev Fishing is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its Managing Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will lead the company’s fishing, processing and marketing operations, safeguard its fishing rights and quotas, and grow a profitable and sustainable business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the execution of the company’s long-term strategy, annual business plans and budgets.
• Oversee safe, efficient and productive fishing operations and the performance of the fleet.
• Ensure that the company’s fishing rights, quotas and permits are protected and that it complies fully with all applicable regulations.
• Ensure sustainable fishing practices and responsible stewardship of marine resources.
• Oversee financial performance, cost control and capital investment.
• Oversee processing quality and food safety, and the growth of local and export markets.
• Oversee the development, health, safety and welfare of employees and crews, ashore and at sea.
• Represent the company with the Board, regulators, customers, lenders and communities.

Requirements

• An Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marine or Fisheries Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree, such as an MBA, is advantageous.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive management experience, of which five years or more at senior or executive level.
• Proven experience in the fishing, seafood processing, maritime or agri-processing industry, with full profit-and-loss accountability.
• Sound knowledge of fisheries legislation, fishing rights and quota management, food safety and sustainability standards.
• Strong financial acumen, strategic leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Unquestionable integrity and a commitment to ethical, sustainable business practice.

How to Apply

Submit a detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications through our recruitment portal: recruitment.hito.hr.com

Closing date: 20 November 2026

Enquiries: Hilma Simon, 081 729 9623

Foreign qualifications will be verified for validity and recognition, and background checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Gendev Fishing is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.