General Manager: Technical Operations
On-siteEast London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Develop, oversee preventative maintenance programmes to ensure machinery availability, and drive top-line growth by identifying market trends and sourcing external revenue streams. Formulate and execute divisional strategy aligned with Group objectives while establishing rigorous business processes and policies. Maintain full accountability for the division's P&L, controlling capital expenditure, approving financial documentation, and developing annual budgets. Cultivate a high-performance team through recruitment, performance contracts, and mentoring direct reports, while collaborating with safety managers to maintain an incident-free environment and clear audit findings. Actively participate in the Management Committee to mitigate risks and support broader organizational strategies. This permanent, in-office role in South Africa (Eastern Cape) requires South African citizenship, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Business Administration, and 10+ years of experience in plant and equipment supply, hire, and maintenance.
Required Qualifications
- South African Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Post graduate business or management qualification (e.g., MBA or PostGrad Diploma)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience within the plant and equipment supply, hire, and maintenance sector
- A minimum of 5 years of senior management or executive experience, paired with a proven track record of managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Valid Driver's License
- absolute willingness to travel regularly to operational sites
- Advanced technical knowledge of heavy machinery, equipment capabilities, and manufacturing processes
- Comprehensive understanding of industrial regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and commercial financial principles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks
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