General Manager - Aerospace Industry - Centurion

JenRec Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified engineering professional for a senior executive position in Johannesburg. The role involves strategic leadership, overseeing operations, and driving business development in aerospace innovation and advanced optical systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation and experience at an executive level. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Access to international projects

Competitive compensation package

Clear growth trajectory

Qualifications

• BEng in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical background in high-tech R&D or engineering environments.
• Previous experience in a General Manager or senior executive role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's strategic direction and align technical and business goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, project execution, and team performance.
• Drive business development, client engagement, and international partnerships.
• Ensure technical excellence in R&D and product development initiatives.
• Manage financial and operational performance, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Job description

This company operates at the intersection of aerospace innovation and advancedoptical systems engineering, serving international civil and security markets.

This role is ideal for a qualified engineering professional with strong business leadership experience and a deep technical foundation.

Youll be stepping into a senior executive position with opportunities forinternational engagement,career growth, anddirect influence on cutting-edge technology development.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the organisation''s strategic direction and ensure the alignment of technical and business goals.

Oversee day-to-day operations, project execution, and team performance across all departments.

Drive business development, client engagement, and international partnerships.

Ensure technical excellence in R&D and product development initiatives.

Manage financial and operational performance, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Foster innovation, efficiency, and high standards of delivery.

Represent the organisation at executive level in both local and international engagements.

Requirements :

BEng in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering(or equivalent).

Strong technical backgroundwith proven experience in high-tech R&D or engineering environments (preferably aerospace, optics, or defence-related sectors).

Previous experience in a General Manager or senior executive rolewithin an engineering or technology-driven business.

Strong business acumen, with a track record of aligning technical initiatives to strategic and financial objectives.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Highly Advantageous :

MBA or postgraduate qualification in business / management.

Experience with international clients, partnerships, or markets.

Background in systems engineering, optics, aerospace technologies, or defence-related R&D.

Whats on Offer :

Access tointernational projects and exposure.

Opportunity to shape innovation in South African aerospace and optical systems.

Competitive compensation package and clear growth trajectory.