General Manager – Hayraton Commercial & Industrial City

About the Company

Aseel Sultani Karwan Ltd. is an Afghan-owned trading and commercial company with a strong presence in the domestic and international commodities market. The company is engaged in the import, export, sourcing, and supply of a diverse range of commodities, and offering commercial services. With experience in international trade and supply-chain operations, Aseel Sultani Karwan aims to provide reliable, competitive, and quality-focused trading solutions to clients and business partners.

Position Information

Position: General Manager
Project: Hayraton Commercial & Industrial City, Balkh, Afghanistan
Reports to: Executive Board
Supervises: Heads of all Departments and project staff
Duty Station: Hayraton, Balkh, Afghanistan
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Position Purpose

The General Manager is the senior executive responsible for the overall management, development, coordination, and performance of the Hayraton Commercial & Industrial City.

The position is responsible for translating the strategic direction and decisions of the Executive Board into effective operational plans and ensuring the successful transition of the project from its current planning and development stage into a fully functional commercial, industrial and logistics city.

2. Key Responsibilities

Strategic & General Management

·       Lead the overall development and management of the project in accordance with the approved Master Plan and decisions of the Executive Board.

·       Develop annual and multi-year operational and development plans.

·       Coordinate all departments and ensure clear accountability and effective collaboration.

·       Establish and maintain appropriate management systems, policies and procedures.

·       Identify opportunities for expansion, investment and revenue generation.

Project Development & Engineering

·       Oversee implementation of the Master Plan and phased development of project.

·       Supervise major infrastructure, construction and development activities.

·       Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements.

·       Coordinate consultants, contractors and technical teams.

Commercial & Operations

·       Oversee the development and operation of truck parking, logistics services, warehouses, cold storage, commercial facilities, restaurants, guesthouses, workshops, car wash, fuel services and other facilities.

·       Develop strategies for tenant attraction, leasing, customer service and revenue generation.

·       Ensure efficient day-to-day operation of the city.

·       Develop the project into a competitive regional logistics and commercial hub.

Financial & Administrative Management

·       Oversee preparation and implementation of annual budgets and cash-flow plans.

·       Ensure effective financial controls and efficient use of project resources.

·       Review financial and operational performance and take corrective action where required.

·       Ensure proper management of procurement, human resources and project assets.

Government, Legal & Stakeholder Relations

·       Maintain effective working relationships with relevant government institutions, authorities, business partners and other stakeholders.

·       Support the Legal & Government Relations Department in obtaining required approvals, licenses and permits.

·       Represent the project before government and external stakeholders within delegated authority.

Leadership & Governance

·       Implement decisions of the Executive Board.

·       Provide regular, accurate and transparent reports to the Board.

·       Identify major risks, challenges and opportunities and present appropriate recommendations.

·       Ensure compliance with approved policies, agreements, laws and regulations.

·       Promote professionalism, integrity, accountability and teamwork throughout the organization.

4. Reporting

The General Manager reports directly to the Executive Board and is accountable for the overall performance of the project.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

·       Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant field.

·       A Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field is preferred.

·       Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including experience in project management, infrastructure development, construction, commercial property, logistics, industrial development or facility management.

·       At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or senior supervisory position.

·       Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple workstreams.

·       Experience in managing budgets, contracts, procurement and contractors.

·       Experience working with government authorities and external stakeholders is highly desirable.

·       Experience in Afghanistan's construction, infrastructure, logistics, commercial or real-estate environment is an advantage.

6. Required Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

·       Strong leadership and people-management skills.

·       Strong project and development management capabilities.

·       Financial and commercial awareness.

·       Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.

·       Strong negotiation and communication skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple departments and competing priorities.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills in Dari/Pashto and English.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management/financial reporting systems.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the position.

Applications should be sent to: hr.sultanik@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Please use “Application – General Manager, Hayraton Commercial & Industrial City” as the subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.