General Manager

JVR Software; Centurion; Vor Ort; ZAR 2.000.000 - 4.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JVR Software seeks a seasoned General Manager to drive P&L performance across revenue, costs, and margins in a heavy manufacturing context. The role emphasizes strategic planning, production efficiency, and strong leadership across departments.

Responsibilities include leading rolling mill operations, procurement, and sales strategy, while maintaining ISO/SHEQ standards and cultivating key stakeholder relationships. Willingness to relocate to Mauritius is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy or related Industrial discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the steel, rolling mill, or heavy manufacturing industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or General Management role.
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgeting, financial performance and working capital.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales, pricing strategies, procurement, imports and trade finance.
• SHEQ systems knowledge and ISO standards familiarity.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business development and operational management capabilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Mauritius.
• Must be willing to undergo annual medical examinations, including eye, hearing and lung assessments.

Aufgaben

• Own full accountability for the business’s profit and loss performance, including revenue growth, costs, gross margins, and EBITDA.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, annual budgets, and objectives.
• Drive production efficiency, product quality, plant reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead rolling mill operations, maintenance strategies, and production planning to hit targets.
• Drive sales growth, pricing strategies, tender processes, and key customer relationships.
• Oversee procurement for billets, consumables, spares, and imported materials.
• Manage working capital, debtors/creditors, FX exposure, loans and letters of credit.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and maintain ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certifications; pursue additional accreditations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing management team; foster positive workplace culture.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, regulators and stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and implement strategies to improve profitability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Engineering or Metallurgy degree

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full accountability for the business’s profit and loss performance, including revenue growth, operating costs, gross margins, and EBITDA
• Develop and execute the company’s strategic business plans, annual budgets, and operational objectives
• Drive production efficiency, product quality, plant reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead rolling mill operations, maintenance strategies, and production planning to achieve output and quality targets
• Manage sales growth, pricing strategies, tender processes, and key customer relationships to expand market share
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring the cost-effective sourcing of billets, consumables, spares, and imported materials
• Manage working capital, debtor and creditor functions, foreign exchange exposure, loans, and letters of credit
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ requirements and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications while driving additional accreditation initiatives
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing management team and workforce
• Promote a positive workplace culture and maintain effective labour relations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor business performance and implement strategies to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainability

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related Industrial discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the steel, rolling mill, or heavy manufacturing industry
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management or General Management role
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgeting, financial performance, and working capital
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales, pricing strategies, procurement, imports, and trade finance
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ systems and ISO standards
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business development and operational management capabilities
• Willingness to undergo annual medical examinations, including eye, hearing, and lung assessments
• Must be willing to relocate to Mauritius

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full accountability for the business’s profit and loss performance, including revenue growth, operating costs, gross margins, and EBITDA
• Develop and execute the company’s strategic business plans, annual budgets, and operational objectives
• Drive production efficiency, product quality, plant reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead rolling mill operations, maintenance strategies, and production planning to achieve output and quality targets
• Manage sales growth, pricing strategies, tender processes, and key customer relationships to expand market share
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring the cost-effective sourcing of billets, consumables, spares, and imported materials
• Manage working capital, debtor and creditor functions, foreign exchange exposure, loans, and letters of credit
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ requirements and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications while driving additional accreditation initiatives
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing management team and workforce
• Promote a positive workplace culture and maintain effective labour relations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor business performance and implement strategies to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainability