Port Elizabeth Industrial GM | Growth & Operations Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a General Manager to lead a diversified industrial division in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role requires strategic leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability across production, sales, finance, and strategic development.

The successful candidate will manage large teams, implement lean practices, and build strong stakeholder relationships while navigating a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in industrial or manufacturing leadership roles.
• 5+ years in a General Manager or senior leadership position.
• Strong financial, strategic and operating acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management for the industrial division.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve revenue, profitability and market share goals.
• Oversee manufacturing, quality, supply chain and logistics operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and P&L responsibilities for the division.
• Build high-performance teams and foster a collaborative culture.
• Identify new business opportunities and market expansion strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and environmental policies.
• Drive product development and process improvements.
• Report divisional performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a General Manager to lead a diversified industrial division in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role requires strategic leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability across production, sales, finance, and strategic development.

The successful candidate will manage large teams, implement lean practices, and build strong stakeholder relationships while navigating a hybrid work environment.