Site Installation Leader — Drive Pan-African Infra Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Relocation support

Platform to lead and scale a major div

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a General Manager - Construction & Heavy Industry to provide strategic leadership across civil works, plant operations and equipment management, with full P&L ownership and a mandate to deliver multi-country projects on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate has senior experience in construction or heavy industry, a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree (MBA is an advantage), proven P&L success, and the ability to engage senior government and institutional

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Multi-country project delivery

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a General Manager - Construction & Heavy Industry to provide strategic leadership across civil works, plant operations and equipment management, with full P&L ownership and a mandate to deliver multi-country projects on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate has senior experience in construction or heavy industry, a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree (MBA is an advantage), proven P&L success, and the ability to engage senior government and institutional