General Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a senior engineering and commercial leader to head up the South African business of a global engineering organisation. This is a hybrid engineering, operations, and digital transformation leadership role with full P&L responsibility.
You will lead engineering design and delivery, modernise the operating model through technology, automation and AI, and drive profitable growth and operational excellence. This role suits a technically credible leader who can balance engineering rigour with commercial and transformation outcomes.

POSITION INFO:

Summary of Key Outcomes & Accountabilities:

• Engineering & Development Leadership (Foundational)
• Full P&L & Business Ownership
• Technology, AI & Transformation Leadership
• Operational Excellence & Labour Optimisation
• Strategic Growth & Advanced Thinking
• Leadership & Organisational Development

• Strong background in engineering design and development environments (automotive or similar complex engineered products).
• Credible technical leader able to engage deeply with engineers and customers.
• Understanding of CAD-based design, development lifecycles, and delivery constraints.

• Proven experience leading technology-enable transformation in engineering or technical organisations
• Strong exposure to automation, digital systems, AI, and data-driven operating models
• Ideally suited to a CTO/CIO mindset but grounded in engineering execution

• Possible Consulting background strongly preferred, with experience bringing new thinking into operating businesses.
• Experience from mid-sized consulting or technology firms (±80–100 employees), not large bureaucratic corporates.
• Must have owned the profit and loss of a business and demonstrated consistent financial results improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BEng) or related technical field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification advantageous.

• On-site role based in Cape Town.
• Flexibility required to support international collaboration and meetings.