General Manager (JB5383)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Operational General Manager to lead a precast concrete manufacturing business in Benoni, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, over 8 years in management, and a commitment to operational excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, driving profitability, and championing high-performance culture. This is a permanent office-based role offering competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years in management, specific to precast concrete manufacturing or a similar industry.
• 5 or more years at a senior / strategic management level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise operational performance across the business.
• Lead the execution of growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive profitability through cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Champion a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration.

Skills

Technical degree (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, or similar)

Proven financial, operational, and data-driven decision-making skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and people leadership skills

Education

Commerce-related Honours or Master’s degree

Tools

ISO, OHSA, and ERP / MRP systems experience

Job description

Overview

Operational General Manager (JB5383)

Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg (Office-Based)

Salary is dependent on experience

Permanent

Profile

Seasoned and hands-on General Manager to lead an established precast concrete manufacturing business.

This role suits a strategic, technically minded leader with strong commercial acumen and a commitment to operational excellence.

You’ll be passionate about people, driven by customer satisfaction, and confident using data to guide continuous improvement.

A natural relationship-builder who engages genuinely across all levels — from clients and shareholders to staff on the manufacturing floor.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical degree (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, or similar)
• Commerce-related Honours or Master’s degree is an advantage
• 8 or more years in management, specific to precast concrete manufacturing or a similar industry
• 5 or more years at a senior / strategic management level
• Proven financial, operational, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and people leadership skills
• ISO, OHSA, and ERP / MRP systems experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise operational performance across the business
• Lead the execution of growth strategies aligned with business objectives
• Drive profitability through cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
• Champion a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration
• Build strong internal and external relationships across teams, clients, and contractors
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards
• Use data to inform decision-making and continuously improve processes

Note: Please do not apply using Scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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