Managing Director (Sa Citizen)

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Pretoria is seeking a senior leader for a key role focused on operational excellence in the industrial sector, particularly related to mining. The ideal candidate has a strong financial background, demonstrated leadership skills, and proven experience in business development. This position requires fluency in Afrikaans, English, and Portuguese, along with a commitment to company values and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a Managing Director, Director or General Manager.
• Experience within the Industrial manufacturing or related sectors connected to the mining industry.
• Proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational excellence and strategic management within the industrial / Mining sectors.
• Provide visionary leadership to the local team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
• Oversee operational activities for efficiency and compliance.
• Drive sales initiatives to achieve revenue targets.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

Exceptional leadership skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Relationship-building skills

Education

Financial qualification (CA, CFA, BCom Accounting / Finance, or equivalent)

Job description

Minimum requirements (Qualifications and Skills)

• Financial qualification (CA, CFA, BCom Accounting / Finance, or equivalent)
• Fluent in Afrikaans, English and Portuguese.
• Willing to relocate with your family (not negotiable).
• Demonstrated ability to manage working capital effectively.
• Experience implementing and maintaining reporting and internal control systems.
• Expertise in stock management and inventory optimisation.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a Managing Director, Director or General Manager.
• Experience within the Industrial manufacturing or related sectors connected to the mining industry.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• This leadership role requires an individual with a proven track record in achieving operational excellence and strategic management within the industrial / Mining sectors.
• Provide visionary leadership to the local team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, clients, and government entities to drive business growth and market penetration.
• Oversee all operational activities, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with company standards and goals.
• Financial qualification (CA, CFA, BCom Accounting / Finance, or equivalent)
• Manage working capital effectively
• Implementing and maintaining reporting and internal control systems.
• Stock management and inventory optimisation.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics, regularly reporting on the branch\'s progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Drive sales initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and manage client relationships to achieve revenue targets.
• Uphold the company\'s values and ensure adherence to ethical practices and compliance with local regulations.