Commercial Manager

Pollock & Associates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal industry seeks an experienced Commercial Manager in Gauteng, Johannesburg. You will be responsible for driving the commercial strategy across South Africa and key African markets, focusing on business development and customer relationship management. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in the metal industry, particularly in abrasion-resistant components, and a strong knowledge of various key markets. A relevant degree and advanced MS Office skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial leadership in the metal industry, especially in abrasion-resistant components.
• Strong knowledge in mining, cement, steel, power, and infrastructure markets.
• Experience in complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy across South Africa and key African markets.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategy execution

Market knowledge

Contract negotiation

Advanced MS Office skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Engineering, Business, Metallurgy, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Job title : Commercial Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

This senior role offers full responsibility for sales, business development, marketing, and customer relationship management, delivering revenue growth, market share expansion, and long-term profitability. Responsible for Sales & Marketing for Africa.

Responsibilities

• Join a market leader in abrasion resistant solutions for the metal industry, driving commercial strategy across South Africa and key African markets.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Engineering, Business, Metallurgy, or related field
• 10+ years’ commercial leadership in the metal industry (abrasion-resistant components)
• Strong African market knowledge (mining, cement, steel, power, infrastructure)
• Proven success in strategy execution and revenue growth
• Experience in complex contract negotiation within heavy industries
• Solid manufacturing, materials technology, and wear mechanism knowledge
• Advanced MS Office & Google Suite skills
• Willingness to travel locally / internationally; valid passport & driver’s license
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs