Business Unit General Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for a senior leader to manage and implement business unit strategies, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with risk frameworks. Suitable candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 15 years of experience in leadership roles, particularly in sales and marketing. This position offers a chance to drive business growth and governance within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of business experience, including 5 years in a top-tier leadership role.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing to achieve P&L targets.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing successful strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Business Unit.
• Implement and manage BU legal and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with governance and financial control frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Sales and Marketing

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Implementing and managing the BU legal and risk & opportunity register in line with the company's Corporate Risk and Compliance framework.

Managing all elements of a Business Unit (BU) on a day-to-day basis, from developing, setting and implementing the BU strategy to managing the daily operations across all functional areas of the business unit. i.e. Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Service Delivery & Project Management, Support & Maintenance, Financial Management, People Management.

Implementing and managing the BU governance compliance.

Jointly with the BU Financial Manager / Financial Director implement and manage proper financial planning and control, including working capital/funding requirements, for the BU in line with the Financial Planning and Control framework including working within the Company Limits of Authority guidelines.

Developing, implementing and managing the BU business plan ensuring that it aligns with the organizations Strategic framework and the Investment Charter guidelines (if and where required).

Implementing the Human Resources processes and policies.

Ensuring BU participation in the monthly, quarterly and annual business planning and review processes including i.e. forecasting, budgetary, strategic.

Implementing and managing the BU transformation goals in line with B-BBEE requirements.

Implementing and managing BU continuous improvement actions in line with the Company's Corporate Risk and Compliance framework - in particular ISO 9001-2015/ISO140001/450001.

Providing proper BU reporting for all elements and areas.

Qualification & Skills

Bachelor’s degree within Engineering Fields.

Minimum 15+ years business experience with at least 5 years in a top-tier business leadership capacity.

Experience and proven track record, particularly with sales and marketing knowledge and flair enabling business growth whilst still achieving against P&L targets.

Experience in developing, setting and implementing strategy from formulation to successful execution.

Experience in working with all levels of employees and leading cross-functional teams.

Multi-functional experience from Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Service Delivery & Project Management, Support & Maintenance, Finance Management & Control, People Management.

Good knowledge of working in a listed company environment with corporate governance, risk and compliance frameworks.

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.