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Managing Director (Diagnostic and Medical Equipment) (JB5725)
Job summary
A national supplier of medical equipment is seeking a commercially focused Managing Director in Durban. The role involves strategic planning, overseeing operations, and driving growth across government and private sectors. Candidates must have senior management experience in medical distribution, strong financial acumen, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits.
Qualifications
- Proven senior management experience within medical equipment distribution, diagnostics, or similar supply industries.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with full P&L oversight experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic business planning and execution in alignment with shareholder vision.
- Oversee and coordinate all divisions including sales, finance, operations, and logistics.
- Drive revenue growth through both government and private sector channels.
- Expand product range and retail footprint across South Africa.
- Monitor financial performance and implement efficiency improvements.
Skills
Education
Location: Durban, KZN
Salary: R1 000 000 Basic + R250 000 annual short-term incentive + R100 000 benefits & allowances
Employment type: Permanent
An established national supplier and distributor of diagnostic and medical equipment is seeking a commercially focused and results‑driven Managing Director. The business has grown steadily over the past 15 years, building strong relationships with both government departments through national tender contracts and the private market via retail and distributor channels.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or related field
- Proven senior management experience within medical equipment distribution, diagnostics, or similar supply industries
- Demonstrated success in driving sales growth, tender management, and business expansion
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with full P&L oversight experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Entrepreneurial, hands‑on leadership approach
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across sales, operations, and finance
- Based in Durban or willing to relocate to KwaZulu‑Natal (essential)
- Willing to travel nationally for client visits, supplier meetings, and operational oversight
- Lead strategic business planning and execution in alignment with shareholder vision
- Oversee and coordinate all divisions including sales, finance, operations, and logistics
- Drive revenue growth through both government and private sector channels
- Expand product range and retail footprint across South Africa
- Strengthen supplier partnerships and secure new distribution opportunities
- Monitor financial performance and implement efficiency improvements
- Foster a performance‑driven yet supportive company culture
- Represent the business at key trade shows, supplier meetings, and industry events
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and clear communication across regional teams
- Report regularly to shareholders on performance, strategy, and results
- Achieve revenue and profitability growth targets
- Increase national market share and product distribution channels
- Enhance operational efficiency and margin performance
- Strengthen governance, compliance, and financial controls
- Position the company as a top‑tier national supplier of diagnostic and medical equipment
Application instructions: Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
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