Bdm – Construction Machinery & Hvac (Nw)

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Direct reporting line to Chairman

Relocation support where applicable

Strong project pipeline across Africa

Opportunity to lead a major division

Job summary

The General Manager - Construction & Heavy Industry will lead the division with full P&L accountability across multiple African markets. You will set strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and ensure delivery of large-scale civil, mechanical, and electrical projects on time and within budget.

You will build and retain a high-performing leadership team, oversee business development, and engage with governments, DFIs, and key clients to extend the division's footprint.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in construction, civil engineering, or heavy industry at executive level.
• Proven ability to own P&L and deliver strong financial performance.
• Experience operating across multiple African markets with understanding of local environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across civil works, mechanical & electrical, plant operations, and equipment management.
• Take full ownership of P&L, drive revenue growth, margin optimization, and cost control.
• Lead delivery of complex, multi-country projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and high HSE standards.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive business development activities, including securing new projects, partnerships, and contracts.
• Represent the organization at senior government and institutional levels.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Multi-country project delivery

Strategic direction

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

MBA (advantage)

Job description

General Manager - Construction & Heavy Industry

Our client has a diversified multinational conglomerate with operations spanning construction, heavy industry, mining, energy, and infrastructure across Africa and beyond. With over 25 years of experience, operations in 8+ countries, and activities across 6 sectors.

This is a senior executive position reporting directly to the Chairman, with full P&L accountability for the Construction & Heavy Industry division. The General Manager will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and overall commercial performance of the division across multiple African markets. Based in Ghana with travel across project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across business units, including civil works, mechanical & electrical, plant operations, and equipment management.
• Take full ownership of P&L, driving revenue growth, margin optimisation, and cost control.
• Lead delivery of complex, multi-country projects, ensuring execution on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and HSE standards.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive business development activities, including securing new projects, partnerships, and contracts.
• Represent the organization at senior level with governments, development finance institutions, joint venture partners, and key clients.

Candidate Profile

• Senior experience in construction, civil engineering, or heavy industry, including time served as a General Manager or executive level.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (MBA is an advantage).
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivery of strong financial performance in complex environments.
• Experience operating across multiple African markets, with a strong understanding of local commercial and regulatory environments.
• Ability to manage integrated operations, including civil infrastructure, industrial plant, and heavy equipment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at senior government and institutional level.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive remuneration package, including performance incentives.
• Direct reporting line to the Chairman, with strong strategic support.
• A well-capitalised division with a strong pipeline of projects across Africa.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure development across the continent.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Platform to lead and scale a major division within a multinational group.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.