Regional Business Manager

Chainlink Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Performance bonus

Company benefits

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment seeks an experienced leader for an Operations/Manufacturing role in Midrand. This position requires ownership and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing business unit, focusing on operational excellence and team performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience in production, strong budgeting skills, and a proven track record in managing financial aspects. The role offers a market-related salary, performance bonus, and company benefits, with an emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment at management level.
• Proven track record managing a full P&L in manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of the business unit.
• Develop and execute strategic business & production plans.
• Manage the full financial portfolio.
• Drive performance management at team and individual level.
• Implement and maintain a 'zero harm' safety culture.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Budgeting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Emotional self-control

Adaptability

Conflict management

Education

Relevant tertiary technical qualification

Matric / Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDE

Job description

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: General Manager / CEO

Location: Head Office (Gauteng – Olifantsfontein & Clayville)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date for Applications: 31 January 2026

Purpose of the Role

To take full ownership and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing business unit, driving operational excellence, profitability, zero-harm safety, quality standards and strong team performance in a fast-moving production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of the business unit (mechanical, electrical, technical, IR, SHEQ and training)
• Develop and execute strategic business & production plans
• Set performance goals, monitor progress and implement corrective actions
• Manage the full financial portfolio – budgets, cost control, profitability and capex
• Ensure rapid and effective response to operational contingencies
• Drive performance management at team and individual level
• Implement and maintain a “zero harm” safety culture with full legislative compliance
• Oversee quality management systems and processes
• Ensure sound corporate governance and financial controls
• Manage HR and labour relations (disciplinary, unions, EE, skills development)
• Deliver excellent HSE results and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• Relevant tertiary technical qualification (engineering, operations or production management)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment at management level
• Proven track record managing a full P&L in manufacturing
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills
• Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and implementation
• Computer literate – advanced Microsoft Office (JDE experience a strong advantage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Emotional self-control, trustworthiness, adaptability, initiative, service orientation, conflict management and punctuality

Remuneration

Market-related salary + performance bonus + company benefits (full details will be discussed during the interview).