General Manager

The Legends Agency; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment firm seeks a General Manager for their Gqeberha division. The role involves overseeing chemical water treatment contracts and mechanical water treatment projects while ensuring sustainable growth across various sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, alongside extensive management experience in the water treatment industry. This position offers an opportunity to drive operational performance and financial management within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior management position.
• Proven experience within the utilities water treatment industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chemical water treatment service contracts.
• Manage mechanical water treatment projects.
• Develop client relationships and drive business growth.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical water treatment systems

Strong leadership and people management capability

Client relationship development and retention

Budgeting, operational planning, and project costing

Results-driven with high attention to detail

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Relevant technical qualification (preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)

Management or Business Management qualification

Job description

General Manager-Water Treatment Products and Services

Location: Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

The role is responsible for overseeing chemical water treatment service contracts, mechanical water treatment projects, and water optimisation consulting services.

The successful candidate will take full accountability for operational performance, financial management, client relationships, business development, and people leadership, while driving sustainable growth across multiple industrial sectors.

Division Overview

The Water Treatment Division operates as a regional business unit servicing local industry and is structured around three core service pillars:

Mechanical Water Treatment Projects

• Small to medium installations, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance of RO plants, softeners, filtration systems, and related equipment.

Chemical Water Treatment Service Contracts

• Contractual treatment services for utilities such as boilers, cooling towers, and associated systems at customer sites.

Water Optimisation Consulting

• Water usage optimisation and efficiency support, particularly within food and beverage and hygiene-focused operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant technical qualification (preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
• A management or Business Management qualification will be advantageous.
• 7–10 years of experience in a similar role, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management position.
• Proven experience within the utilities water treatment industry and water usage optimisation programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated leadership and client management capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Business & Financial Management
• Operations & Technical Oversight
• Client Relationship & Business Development
• Process Improvement & Digital Enablement
• Risk & Contract Management
• People Management & Leadership

Competencies & Skills

• Technical expertise in mechanical water treatment systems
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Client relationship development and retention
• Budgeting, operational planning, and project costing
• Results-driven with high attention to detail, governance, and compliance
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills