General Manager

Hire Resolve; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile infrastructure solutions company is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead a team of over 45 specialists. The role involves shaping long-term strategies, overseeing operations, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 7-10 years in senior operational roles, particularly in manufacturing. This is a pivotal opportunity for leaders aiming to make a global impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in a senior operational leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or custom fabrication.
• Strong experience in strategic business growth.
• Experience in export market development.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement long-term strategies to maintain and expand market leadership.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing, ensuring lean production.
• Drive business development across local and international markets.

Skills

Strategic business growth

Complex supply chain management

Production and assembly processes

Client-focused design and delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team that builds world-class, mobile infrastructure solutions? Our client a market leader in the design and manufacture of mobile ablution, kitchen, and utility units is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to drive innovation, streamline operations, and grow their global footprint.

About the Opportunity

With over two decades of innovation behind them and clients in more than 26 countries, this pioneering manufacturer has earned its reputation for bespoke, rugged, and technically advanced mobile units used in mining, military, events, civil infrastructure, and humanitarian sectors.

As General Manager, youll take the helm of a team of 45+ specialists across design, manufacturing, sales, and service. You'll be responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, market expansion, and fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and implement long-term strategies to maintain and expand market leadership locally and abroad.
• Operational Management: Oversee end-to-end manufacturing, ensure lean production, and champion continuous improvement and R&D initiatives.
• Sales & Client Development: Drive business development across local and international markets, especially in mining, military, events, and government sectors.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Build and maintain reliable supplier networks while optimising inventory and procurement.
• Customer Service & Support: Lead post-sale support, maintenance, and training to uphold product reliability and brand reputation.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Mentor a cross-functional team, nurture internal talent, and foster a values-based, people-first work environment.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to local and international standards, including manufacturing, safety, and trailer certification protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields

• 710+ years in a senior operational leadership role (preferably in manufacturing or custom fabrication)

• Strong experience in:

  • Strategic business growth

  • Complex supply chain management

  • Production and assembly processes (trailers, welding, plumbing, electrics preferred)

  • Export market development

  • Client-focused design and delivery

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of NRCS, MIB registration, and regulatory manufacturing standards

• Familiarity with AutoCAD 3D or similar design tools

• Experience in mobile/trailer-based product manufacturing

Apply Now

This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially minded leader ready to steer a growing company into its next phase of innovation and global impact.

Contact Arista Palin at Hire Resolve or connect via LinkedIn.
Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]
Apply via: www.hireresolve.us

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Confidentiality is assured.