General Manager - Engineering Industry

 

Recruiter:

Swift Human Resources

Job Ref:

920433111

Date posted:

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview

Our client, a family-owned Engineering Company, is seeking an experienced General Manager within the Mechanical Engineering industry to join their team. As an ideal candidate, you’ll be a born leader with previous managerial experience. You’ll have proven experience in estimation, overseeing operations, input in HR & finance and being a team player. You will have to be a great communicator, with the ability to delegate responsibilities and collaborate across departments. Ultimately, you’re driven by the desire to lead a team toward maximum productivity and efficiency.

Objectives of this Role

  • Develop strategic plans for business growth
  • Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement
  • Uphold standards of excellence and soaring quality
  • Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
  • Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
  • Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring their completion, while accomplishing your own goals
  • Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time
  • Delegate responsibilities to the best employees to perform them while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs

Skills and Qualifications

  • Afrikaans and English Speaking
  • Proven experience in a managerial role
  • Strong decision-making capabilities
  • Exceptional client relations and customer service experience
  • Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
  • Ability to motivate and lead people, and hold employees accountable
  • Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Qualification in Business Management or related field – would be advantages
  • Mechanical Engineering Qualification 


 


 

 

 

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