CEO (JB5162)

Kontak Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a manufacturing group into its next growth phase. The role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial acumen to drive profitability and competitiveness. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in textiles, and demonstrate a strong ability to foster a high-performance culture while ensuring financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years in a CEO or senior executive role within manufacturing.
• 3 or more years of turn-around experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategy and operational plans.
• Oversee all functions, including production, finance, sales, marketing, HR, and IT.
• Drive business growth through market expansion and product innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering

Master’s / MBA

Job description

A results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) required to lead a manufacturing group into its next growth phase.

This role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial acumen to drive profitability and competitiveness.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field (Master’s / MBA preferred).

10 or more years in a CEO or senior executive role within manufacturing (textile industry experience advantageous).

3 or more years of turn-around experience.

In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and legal frameworks, with proven experience in their practical application.

Strategic thinking, commercial mindset, financial acumen, leadership, innovation, and stakeholder management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop and implement business strategy and operational plans.

Oversee all functions, including production, finance, sales, marketing, HR, and IT.

Drive business growth through market expansion and product innovation.

Foster a high-performance culture with strong leadership and talent development.

Ensure financial sustainability and compliance with regulations.

Manage stakeholder relationships and navigate a unionized environment.

Identify risks and implement business continuity plans.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT : We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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Equal opportunity : All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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