Business Head

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a commercially driven Business Head to oversee performance, profitability, operations, and strategic direction in Gauteng. The role drives growth, efficiency, and financial performance while ensuring compliance and workforce engagement.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, plus experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 8–10 years' management experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing budgets, operations, people, and commercial performance.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or supply chain experience advantageous.
• Strong financial, commercial, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the business.
• Oversee daily operations, productivity, and performance.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and business development.
• Develop and manage budgets and monitor financial performance and costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities and monitor market and competitor activity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop management teams and employees.
• Ensure effective workforce planning and performance management.
• Identify and manage business and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with labour, health and safety, governance, and company requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor KPIs and report business performance to the Managing Director and Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Operations management

Financial acumen

Business development

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Postgraduate

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Head to oversee the overall performance, profitability, operations, and strategic direction of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong senior management experience, with a proven track record in managing operations, budgets, people, sales, and strategic initiatives. Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or supply chain environment will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the business.
• Oversee daily operations, productivity, and performance.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and business development.
• Develop and manage budgets and monitor financial performance and costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities and monitor market and competitor activity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop management teams and employees.
• Ensure effective workforce planning and performance management.
• Identify and manage business and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with labour, health and safety, governance, and company requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor KPIs and report business performance to the Managing Director and Board.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8–10 years' management experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing budgets, operations, people, and commercial performance.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or supply chain experience advantageous.
• Strong financial, commercial, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.