Strategic General Manager - Growth & Operations Leader

Humankind; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind in Gauteng is seeking a General Manager to take full accountability for performance, profitability and long-term growth of a specialist technical business. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all functions, turning strategy into results while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

This is a true leadership role focused on building a high-performing organisation by developing capable leaders, driving operational excellence, and upholding the highest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is advantageous).
• 5-8 years’ experience as a General Manager within manufacturing, mining, laboratory services or a related technical environment.
• Experience in a company reporting into a Group structure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and performance: drive execution of the business strategy through robust planning and implementation; track performance and take corrective action; identify risks and opportunities for growth; champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Own commercial and financial results: grow revenue and profitability; manage the annual operating budget; strengthen relationships with key customers and support business development.
• Run excellent operations: oversee manufacturing, quality assurance and delivery; optimise efficiency and processes; ensure capacity and planning support growth; maintain high product quality and service levels.
• Lead and develop people: provide clear direction; build an accountable, engaged culture; drive performance management and workforce planning.
• Manage key stakeholders: build strategic relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; represent the business externally; collaborate across groups.
• Safeguard governance, risk and compliance: promote ethical leadership; ensure regulatory compliance; champion health, safety, quality and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning and execution

Decision making

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Job description

Humankind in Gauteng is seeking a General Manager to take full accountability for performance, profitability and long-term growth of a specialist technical business. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all functions, turning strategy into results while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

This is a true leadership role focused on building a high-performing organisation by developing capable leaders, driving operational excellence, and upholding the highest