Description:
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: General Manager / CEO
Location: Head Office (Gauteng – Olifantsfontein & Clayville)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Closing Date for Applications: 31 January 2026
Purpose of the Role
To take full ownership and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing business unit, driving operational excellence, profitability, zero-harm safety, quality standards and strong team performance in a fast-moving production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Full operational leadership of the business unit (mechanical, electrical, technical, IR, SHEQ and training)
- Develop and execute strategic business & production plans
- Set performance goals, monitor progress and implement corrective actions
- Manage the full financial portfolio – budgets, cost control, profitability and capex
- Ensure rapid and effective response to operational contingencies
- Drive performance management at team and individual level
- Implement and maintain a “zero harm” safety culture with full legislative compliance
- Oversee quality management systems and processes
- Ensure sound corporate governance and financial controls
- Manage HR and labour relations (disciplinary, unions, EE, skills development)
- Deliver excellent HSE results and continuous improvement
Remuneration
Market-related salary + performance bonus + company benefits (full details will be discussed during the interview).
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (NQF 4)
- Relevant tertiary technical qualification (engineering, operations or production management)
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment at management level
- Proven track record managing a full P&L in manufacturing
- Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills
- Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and implementation
- Computer literate – advanced Microsoft Office (JDE experience a strong advantage)
- Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels
- Valid driver’s licence and own transport
- Emotional self-control, trustworthiness, adaptability, initiative, service orientation, conflict management and punctuality