General Manager (SADC) - Manufacturing

Strategic Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing paint manufacturing company is seeking an experienced General Manager to spearhead business strategies and drive commercial growth. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in manufacturing or related sectors and strong P&L ownership. Responsibilities include operational oversight, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance across multiple regions, particularly within SADC. This role requires regular travel and interaction with various sites.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years business and operations leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar GM or Country Manager role.
• Proven experience in multi-country operations required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and regional expansion into SADC markets.
• Oversee production, inventory, procurement, and distribution.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

General Manager

Manufacturing

Operations

Commercial

Strategy

Country Manager

Education

BCom

Honours / MBA

Job description

Growing paint manufacturing company seeks an experienced, execution focussed General Manager to drive the company forward ito their business strategy, sales strategy and customer service objectives. Regular, ongoing travel into SADC is a feature of this role.
The candidate should have a completed BCom or similar with an Honours / MBA preferred.

Minimum 10 years business and operations leadership experience with at least 5 years in a similar position as GM or Country Manager.

The candidates experience must come from the manufacturing / FMCG / Industrial or Logistics related sectors. Proven experience in multi-country operations is essential.

The position requires regular and ongoing travel to SADC regions.

The candidate must have a strong track record in P&L ownership, business growth and team leadership. The key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial and Financial Leadership - budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management and strategic growth planning.
• Operational oversight - oversee production, inventory, procurement, and distribution across all sites. Implement / Improve systems where necessary
• Lead commercial strategy and regional expansion into SADC markets
• Lead and develop a cross-functional management team across sales, finance, admin, and operations.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, strengthen OHS.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by mid July 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• General Manager
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Commercial
• Strategy
• Country Manager

Employer & Job Benefits:

• + Performance bonus