General Manager (Civil engineering, water, gas, sewerage, plumbing and related industries) East Rand

Job Masters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering in South Africa is looking for a General Manager to oversee operations across multiple companies. The role involves managing daily operations, financial decision-making, and strategic planning to optimize growth. Candidates should have experience in technical operations management, preferably in civil engineering or related fields. The salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing operations in a technical environment, preferably in civil engineering or pipeline leak detection.
• Experience in all general management aspects in a technical environment.
• Previous sales management experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review daily operations with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Oversee budgeting, manage revenue and expenses.
• Develop and implement the company's vision and strategy.
• Ensure company policies are followed throughout the organization.
• Continuously monitor and optimise operations for efficiency.

Skills

Operational management

Financial management

Strategic planning

Sales management

Job description

The General Manager oversees the operations of a group comprising of three companies that operate in the civil engineering, municipality and contractor sectors.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Proven experience in managing operations in a technical environment, preferably in the civil engineering, pipeline leak detection sector for water, gas, sewerage, moisture, plumbing and related problems
• Proven experience in all general management in a technical environment.
• Previous sales management experience would be a plus.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Operational oversight : Manage and review daily operations with clients, suppliers and contractors, and all internal processes.
• Financial management : Oversee budgeting, manage revenue and expenses, and make informed financial decisions to optimise profitability.
• Strategic planning : Develop and implement the company''''s overall vision and strategy, setting long-term objectives and identifying growth opportunities.
• Policy Implementation : Ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently followed throughout the organisation.
• Performance improvement : Continuously monitor and optimise operations to boost efficiency and performance.
• The General Manager reports to the Managing Director, who will provide input on sales and technical matters

Salary offer : Negotiable