General Manager

Smart4 Energy; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced General Manager for their Comminution Division. The successful candidate will lead strategic direction, drive sustainable profit growth, and enhance market positioning through innovative solutions. The role requires a strong leadership background in mining or heavy engineering, along with deep technical knowledge of comminution products. The General Manager will also work on ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a high-performing team culture as well as having the ability to travel locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of senior leadership experience in mining or heavy engineering.
• Deep technical knowledge of comminution products and applications.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and sustainable profitability.
• Deliver annual budgets and forecasts.
• Develop and execute divisional strategy and operating plans.

Skills

Strong commercial understanding

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Contract management

Knowledge of comminution products

Education

Engineering Degree

Business or Management qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager – Comminution Division to lead growth, innovation, and operational excellence across capital equipment, aftermarket, and services.

As General Manager, you will be accountable for the overall performance and strategic direction of the Comminution Division, including:

• Drive above-inflation revenue growth and sustainable profitability
• Deliver annual budgets, forecasts, margins, and cash flow targets
• Grow the installed base and aftermarket pull-through

Market Leadership & Product Differentiation

• Strengthen market positioning through innovative, reliable comminution solutions
• Lead product development, localization, and lifecycle optimization
• Translate customer needs into differentiated technical and commercial offerings
• Oversee sales strategy, pipelines, tenders, pricing, and contract risk
• Maintain strong senior-level customer relationships
• Ensure disciplined project costing and contractual compliance

Strategy, Governance & Execution

• Develop and execute divisional strategy and operating plans
• Track KPIs and lead corrective actions
• Contribute to senior management and governance forums

Engineering, Quality & Project Delivery

• Provide engineering oversight and ensure ISO 9001 compliance
• Support project execution and act as escalation point when required
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification

Leadership & People Development

• Build and lead a high-performing management team
• Drive accountability, capability development, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, environmental, and BBBEE requirements
• Embed a strong risk-aware and ethical culture

Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Business or Management qualification advantageous)
• Minimum 7 years’ senior leadership experience in mining or heavy engineering
• Strong commercial, financial, and contract management capability
• Deep technical knowledge of comminution products and applications
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally