Managing Director

Smart4Energy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven company in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to spearhead its strategic evolution and operational excellence. The role involves leading the executive team, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a senior leadership role within a tech-oriented or engineering-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, lead transformation, and deliver growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the executive team and guide the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Identify new market opportunities and champion innovation.
• Oversee operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Education

Engineering/Technology Degree

Business-related Degree

Job description

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About the Company:

An innovative and well-established technology-driven business is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead its strategic evolution and operational excellence across multiple sectors. This group of companies provides specialized solutions that bridge the digital and physical worlds—delivering impact across various industries. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a multi-division organisation on a strong growth trajectory, with the mandate to shape long-term success through innovation, leadership, and transformation.

About the Role:

Lead the executive team and guide the organisation’s strategic direction and growth agenda. Identify new market opportunities and champion innovation across business lines. Oversee operational efficiency, customer delivery, and regulatory compliance. Strengthen financial health through performance monitoring and collaboration with the finance function. Represent the company externally, fostering relationships with key clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Inspire and develop high-performing teams, instilling a culture of excellence and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the executive team and guide the organisation’s strategic direction and growth agenda.
• Identify new market opportunities and champion innovation across business lines.
• Oversee operational efficiency, customer delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen financial health through performance monitoring and collaboration with the finance function.
• Represent the company externally, fostering relationships with key clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams, instilling a culture of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications:

A formal qualification in Engineering/Technology, coupled with a Business-related degree (or equivalent).

Required Skills:

• Proven success in a senior leadership role within a tech-oriented or engineering-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, lead transformation, and deliver growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record in complex stakeholder environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Track record of driving growth
• Strategic thinking ability
• Inspirational leadership style
• Excellent interpersonal skills (able to integrate with, leverage off and empower existing the EXCO team)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Distribution, and Engineering

• Industries

  Retail, Technology, Information and Media, and Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment

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