Senior Roads & Asphalt Site Lead

The Recruitment Pig; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 2,938,000 - 5,224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration package

Relocation support where applicable

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a senior General Manager for Construction & Heavy Industry to lead the division across African markets. You will own P&L, shape strategic direction, and drive performance in complex multi-site projects.

Based in Johannesburg with travel to project sites, you will build high-performing leadership teams, manage stakeholder relations at government and institutional levels, and deliver on growth, safety, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in construction, civil engineering, or heavy industry at executive level.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and financial performance.
• Experience operating across multiple African markets with understanding of local environments.
• Ability to manage integrated operations including civil infrastructure, plant, and heavy equipment.
• Strong stakeholder management with government and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the Construction & Heavy Industry division.
• Own P&L, drive revenue growth, margins, and cost controls.
• Lead delivery of multi-country projects on time and within budget and quality/HSE standards.
• Build and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive business development and partnerships across Africa.
• Represent the organisation with governments, financiers, and key clients.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L ownership

Multi-country operations

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical Eng or Construction Mgmt (MBA a plus)

Job description

Job details

Posted 19 August 2026
Start date 19 August 2026
Salary Range USD per Year
Location Johannesburg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Rail Infrastructure and Construction
Reference
Job Function Construction Manager

General Manager - Construction & Heavy Industry

Our client has a diversified multinational conglomerate with operations spanning construction, heavy industry, mining, energy, and infrastructure across Africa and beyond. With over 25 years of experience, operations in 8+ countries, and activities across 6 sectors.

The Role

This is a senior executive position reporting directly to the Chairman, with full P&L accountability for the Construction & Heavy Industry division. The General Manager will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and overall commercial performance of the division across multiple African markets. Based in Ghana with travel across project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across business units, including civil works, mechanical & electrical, plant operations, and equipment management
• Take full ownership of P&L, driving revenue growth, margin optimisation, and cost control
• Lead delivery of complex, multi-country projects, ensuring execution on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and HSE standards
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team
• Drive business development activities, including securing new projects, partnerships, and contracts
• Represent the organisation at senior level with governments, development finance institutions, joint venture partners, and key clients

Candidate Profile

• Senior experience in construction, civil engineering, or heavy industry, including time served as a General Manager or executive level
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (MBA is an advantage)
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivery of strong financial performance in complex environments
• Experience operating across multiple African markets, with a strong understanding of local commercial and regulatory environments
• Ability to manage integrated operations, including civil infrastructure, industrial plant, and heavy equipment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at senior government and institutional level

What We Offer

• Competitive executive remuneration package, including performance incentives
• Direct reporting line to the Chairman, with strong strategic support
• A well-capitalised division with a strong pipeline of projects across Africa
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure development across the continent
• Relocation support where applicable
• Platform to lead and scale a major division within a multinational group

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.