Managing Director

Mayfair Gearbox; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mayfair Gearbox is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership across all sites. You will align with the Board to set goals, drive growth, and ensure fiscal sustainability while fostering a high-performance culture.

The role requires a strong track record in the motor industry, MBA preferred, and 10–15 years of corporate experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership. You’ll oversee all departments and engage with key partners.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years corporate experience, with at least 5 years in senior executive leadership in the motor industry.
• Proven track record in scaling operations, revenue growth, or organizational transformation.
• Strong understanding of technology and management information systems.

Mansioni

• Translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans.
• Provide regular updates to the Board on performance, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and profitability.
• Hire, mentor, and lead executive leadership and develop high-performing culture.
• Represent the company to stakeholders and build strategic partnerships.
• Identify market trends and diversification opportunities.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Governance

Financial management

P&L management

Budgeting

Stakeholder relations

Negotiation

Team leadership

Emotional intelligence

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance

MBA preferred

Strumenti

Management information systems

MS Office/Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Managing Director (MD) is responsible for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership. The MD works closely with the Board of Directors to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. This role oversees all business operations / sites, ensures fiscal sustainability, and fosters a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s core values and vision.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent executive qualification is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive corporate experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive leadership role (e.g., CEO, COO, CFO, or VP). In the motor industry

• Demonstrated success in scaling operations, driving revenue growth, or leading successful organizational transformations.

• Excitant System skills and a good understanding of technology and its applications, to ensure timeous and accurate management information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Translate the Board of Directors' strategic goals into actionable, measurable operational plans.

• Provide regular, transparent updates to the Board regarding company performance, market risks, and strategic growth opportunities.

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, statutory, and ethical standards.

Operational & Financial Management:

• Oversee the company’s financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and cost-control measures.

• Direct day-to-day operations across all departments to maximize efficiency, productivity, and profitability

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate structural, financial, legal, and reputational risks to the organization.

Team Leadership & Culture:

• Hire, mentor, and evaluate the executive leadership and senior management team.

• Build a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing workplace culture that promotes accountability and professional growth.

• Ensure organizational design and staffing levels support overall business objectives.

Stakeholder & Market Relations:

• Act as the primary public face and spokesperson for the company to enhance its industry reputation.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key clients, investors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

• Identify new market trends, competitive threats, and avenues for business diversification or expansion.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to conceptualize long-term corporate strategies and successfully execute them.

• Deep understanding of corporate finance, P&L management, financial analysis, and budgeting principles.

• Exceptional people management skills with a track record of leading multi-disciplinary executive teams.

• Outstanding persuasive speaking and writing skills, with the ability to handle high-stakes negotiations.

• High emotional intelligence and decisive problem-solving capabilities under corporate pressure.