SG
Managing Director/ General Manager
Smith Garb
South Africa · On-site Full-time Executive 4d ago
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction, reporting to the Board and shareholders
- Develop and execute business strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability
- Oversee full operational performance across technical service delivery functions
- Drive revenue growth while identifying efficiencies to optimise cost and margin
- Lead, manage, and develop senior leadership and operational teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Ensure service excellence and compliance with contractual service level agreements
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue targets
- Implement and drive effective marketing and business development initiatives
- Present monthly operational and financial reports to the Board
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and employee well-being
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation, health & safety standards, and industry best practice
Candidate Profile
- Proven track record in leading a business or significant business unit at senior level
- Strong commercial acumen with solid financial and operational management capability
- Experience in a technical services, engineering, facilities, HVAC, refrigeration, or related service environment would be advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage operational complexity
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with corporate and blue-chip clients
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Strong analytical ability with a solution-oriented and decisive leadership style
- Experience managing growth, change, and performance turnaround initiatives will be beneficial
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Honours / Master’s) will be highly advantageous
- Experience in a medium to large private sector organisation preferred
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished executive to take ownership of a growing technical services business and play a pivotal role in shaping its future direction and success.
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