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Job summary
A leading recruitment company is seeking a General Manager / Operations Director in Pretoria, Gauteng to oversee day-to-day operations in a timber truss manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will drive operational improvements, manage client relationships, and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and significant experience in construction manufacturing. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 710 years in construction manufacturing or structural engineering operations.
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full operational process: design, manufacturing, dispatch, and site installations.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvement plans.
- Provide operational feedback and performance insights to directors.
Skills
Education
We are seeking a hands‑on General Manager / Operations Director to take full ownership of day‑to‑day operations within a timber truss manufacturing and installation company in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The ideal candidate will oversee design, production, dispatch, and site installations, manage key client relationships, and drive operational improvements, freeing company directors to focus on business development, systems optimisation, and strategic growth.
- Oversee the full operational process: design, manufacturing, dispatch, and site installations.
- Manage core client accounts, handle escalations, and ensure delivery performance meets expectations.
- Visit sites as required to resolve issues and maintain client relationships.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvement plans.
- Lead, manage, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams across design, production, and dispatch.
- Track and report on operational KPIs (DIFOT %, rework %, margin %, client satisfaction).
- Provide operational feedback and performance insights to directors.
- BEng / BSc Civil or Structural Engineering (non‑negotiable)
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate business qualification (advantageous)
- 710 years in construction manufacturing or structural engineering operations
- Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams (design, production, site)
- Experience in timber or roofing‑related manufacturing is a plus
- Comfortable operating in both office and field environments
Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career‑changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Send your CV to: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.