General Manager (Manufacturing)

Kontak Recruitment; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned General Manager in Benoni to lead a precast concrete manufacturing business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a technical degree, and over 8 years of management experience. Key responsibilities include driving profitability and overseeing operational performance. The role requires a commitment to quality and data-driven continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years in management related to precast concrete manufacturing.
• 5 or more years at a senior or strategic management level.
• Proven financial, operational, and data-driven skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Data-driven decision-making

Communication skills

Education

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

Commerce-related Honours or Master’s degree

Tools

ISO compliance

OHSA systems

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

General Manager (Manufacturing) required in Benoni.

A 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

Duties and 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