Managing Director

Unicam South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a proactive Managing Director to oversee operations and drive strategic growth. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing, exceptional leadership skills, and a focus on innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the company and become a shareholder.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior management with a proven track record of leading high-performance teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and factory automation.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with company goals.
• Develop and communicate the company's vision and strategy.
• Achieve sales, profit, and growth targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Sales expertise

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

MBA

Job description

Company DescriptionUnicam South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a well-established force in the manufacturing industry, known for producing world-class CNC machines that are built to last.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and visionary Managing Director to : Drive strategic growth and innovationStrengthen client and supplier relationshipsLead a senior management team across operations, engineering, and salesChampion our values of reliability, precision, and continuous improvementThis is not just a leadership role; it's a long-term opportunity to become a shareholder and shape the future of a proudly South African manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management : Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with company goals.Strategic Leadership : Develop and communicate the company's vision and strategy.Lead business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for multiple agents (servicing and business solutions).

Drive technology and competitive analysis to maintain a market edge.Business Development : Achieve sales, profit, and growth targets.Source new joint ventures and build strong relationships with partners.Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Team Leadership : Lead a senior, dynamic management team, ensuring alignment with company vision and performance goals.Manage agents across different locations.Marketing and Thought Leadership : Develop and maintain a media profile to position the company as an industry thought leader.Oversee a diverse marketing portfolio to enhance brand visibility.Innovation and Client Focus : Innovate technology to enhance client experiences.Anticipate market trends and client's needs, to maintain a competitive advantage.

Qualifications and Experience

Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field (required).MBA is highly advantageous.Experience : 10+ years in senior management with a proven track record of leading high- performance teams.Strong knowledge of manufacturing (essential).

Knowledge of factory automation, machine tools, and CNC machines (highly advantageous).

Experience in strategic planning and execution to improve competitive advantage and profitability.

Skills

Skills : Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.Expertise in sales, marketing strategy, commercial acumen, and leadership.

Key Competencies

Leadership and People Management : Ability to inspire and align a senior team with company goals.Strategic and Innovative Thinking : Develop forward-thinking strategies to stay ahead in the industry.Networking and Relationship Building : Foster strong internal and external partnerships.Performance-Driven Mindset : Focus on achieving measurable results.Market Awareness : Anticipate trends and clients needs, to drive innovation.Resilience and Proactivity : Thrive under pressure with a positive, solution- oriented approach.Integrity : Commitment to company values and ethical leadership.Agent Management : Effectively manage agents across multiple locations.

Application Insights

To stand out as a candidate : Tailor Your Application : Highlight senior management experience in manufacturing, with specific examples of leading high-performance teams.Emphasize knowledge of factory automation, machine tools, or CNC machines if applicable.Showcase measurable achievements in sales growth , profitability , or strategic initiatives .

Demonstrate Leadership : Provide examples of leading diverse teams, managing agents, or driving company-wide strategies.Highlight your ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships (e.g., joint ventures, clients, media).

Showcase Innovation : Include examples of implementing innovative technologies or strategies that improved client experience or market positioning.Mention experience in competitive analysis or anticipating market trends.Address Competencies : Demonstrate resilience and ability to work under pressure with specific examples.Highlight integrity and alignment with company values in past roles.Prepare for Interviews : Be ready to discuss your approach to strategic planning , budgeting , andresource allocation.Prepare to explain how you would enhance the company's media profile and establish it as a thought leader .

Additional Notes

Location : Cape Town, South Africa.Industry : Manufacturing (machine tools, factory automation, CNC machines).

Career Level

Executive (Managing Director).

Reports To

Likely the Board of Directors or parent company leadership (not specified).

Team

Senior and dynamic management team, plus agents across multiple locations.