General Manager: Technical Operations

RecruitMyMom; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level remuneration package

Safety-conscious corporate culture

Growth and mentoring opportunities

Job summary

RecruitMyMom is seeking an Executive to lead the plant and equipment division in East London. This role demands a proven leader with extensive experience in operational efficiency and commercial profitability. Candidates must have at least 10 years in the sector, strong leadership skills, and a valid Driver’s License. The position offers an executive-level remuneration package and requires a permanent on-site presence with regular travel.

We value a safety-conscious corporate culture founded on integrity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in plant and equipment supply, hire, and maintenance.
• 5 years of senior management or executive experience with stakeholder relationship management.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee maintenance programs for machinery availability.
• Drive growth by identifying market trends and sourcing revenue streams.
• Maintain accountability for Profit and Loss (P&L) and budgets.

Skills

Operational Efficiency

Commercial Profitability

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Postgraduate business or management qualification (e.g., MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks

Job description

East London, South Africa | Posted on 19/06/2026

• Salary Negotiable depending on qualification and experience
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 19/06/2026
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• City/Town East London
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Driving operational efficiency and commercial profitability across asset portfolios, this executive role is critical for leading the plant and equipment division as a high-output, standalone business unit. Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, the successful candidate will strategically direct fleet supply, hire, and maintenance operations to service core project pipelines while aggressively capturing external market opportunities. This permanent, in-office position is designed for an established leader ready to champion safety, quality, and financial growth across multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Optimization & Maintenance: Develop, implement, and oversee robust preventative and routine maintenance programmes to ensure the constant availability and serviceability of all machinery.

Commercial Asset Exploitation: Drive top-line growth by identifying market trends, predicting customer needs, and aggressively sourcing external revenue streams to commercialise idle plant capacity.

Strategic Execution & Policy Leadership: Formulate and execute the overarching Divisional Strategy in alignment with Group objectives, while establishing rigorous business processes and policies that comply with changing regulatory frameworks.

P&L & Financial Governance: Maintain full accountability for the division's Profit and Loss (P&L), controlling capital expenditure (CapEx), approving financial documentation, and developing annual budgets to maximise return on investment.

Group Executive Contribution: Active involvement in the Management Committee (Manco) to provide strategic guidance, mitigate divisional risks, and assist the CEO in executing broader organizational strategies.

People Leadership & Performance Culture: Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative team environment by managing recruitment, establishing performance contracts, mentoring direct reports, and driving workplace conflict resolution.

SHEQ & Audit Adherence: Collaborate closely with safety and quality managers to maintain an incident‑free working environment, implement strict quality control measures, and clear internal/external audit findings effectively.

Requirements

South African Citizenship.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Post graduate business or management qualification (e.g., MBA or PostGrad Diploma).

Minimum of 10 years of experience within the plant and equipment supply, hire, and maintenance sector.

A minimum of 5 years of senior management or executive experience, paired with a proven track record of managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Valid Driver’s License and absolute willingness to travel regularly to operational sites.

Advanced technical knowledge of heavy machinery, equipment capabilities, and manufacturing processes.

Comprehensive understanding of industrial regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and commercial financial principles.

Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks.

Benefits & Culture

An established, safety-conscious corporate culture centred on ethical governance, integrity, and operational excellence.

Executive‑level remuneration package, negotiable based on qualifications and senior leadership track record.

Work Type & Location

On‑site (Permanent office presence with frequent travel to project sites).

Location: South Africa, preference Eastern Cape.