Deputy Managing Director

Human Destiny Executive Search And Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Deputy Managing Director with strong management experience in engineering. The ideal candidate will guide the organization's growth, oversee business development, and ensure operational excellence. Applicants should have a minimum of N6 qualification in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in senior roles. This position offers a strategic leadership opportunity in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior management or executive experience, preferably in electrical contracting or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in business development, strategic planning, and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in defining and implementing strategic direction.
• Drive business growth through market development and partnerships.
• Oversee organizational performance aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead decision-making and participate in strategic planning.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in engineering sectors.
• Develop and maintain key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Leadership and people management

Business and financial acumen

Communication, negotiation, and presentation

Knowledge of lightning protection systems

Education

Minimum N6 / NQF Level 6 in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Deputy Managing Director will play a strategic leadership role in guiding the organization's growth, operational excellence, and business development initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong management experience in engineering-related industries, with a particular understanding of lightning and surge protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in defining and implementing the company's strategic direction.
• Drive business growth through new market development, partnerships, and innovation.
• Oversee organizational performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead executive decision-making and participate in high-level strategic planning sessions.

Business Management & Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the electrical and civil engineering sectors.
• Develop and maintain key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead the preparation and execution of tenders, proposals, and major project bids.
• Ensure financial sustainability and contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction to departmental managers, ensuring effective performance and accountability.
• Oversee project delivery at a high level, ensuring adherence to technical standards, timelines and budgets.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation and quality within operations.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Apply a sound understanding of lightning protection systems (LPS), earthing, surge protection, resistivity, and reticulation principles.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, preferably IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards.
• Engage with engineering teams to assess and guide the technical aspects of projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum N6 / NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 5+ years of senior management or executive experience, preferably within an electrical contracting or civil engineering environment.
• Proven experience in business development, strategic planning, and leadership roles.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• High level of business and financial acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at executive and client levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Technically competent with knowledge of LPS, earthing, resistivity, and IEC standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of business growth and profitability targets.
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Improvement in operational efficiency and quality standards.