Regional Business Manager

Recruiter:

Chainlink SA

Job Ref:

1011187207

Date posted:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: General Manager / CEO

Location: Head Office (Gauteng – Olifantsfontein & Clayville)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date for Applications: 31 January 2026

Purpose of the Role

To take full ownership and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing business unit, driving operational excellence, profitability, zero-harm safety, quality standards and strong team performance in a fast-moving production environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Full operational leadership of the business unit (mechanical, electrical, technical, IR, SHEQ and training)

- Develop and execute strategic business & production plans

- Set performance goals, monitor progress and implement corrective actions

- Manage the full financial portfolio – budgets, cost control, profitability and capex

- Ensure rapid and effective response to operational contingencies

- Drive performance management at team and individual level

- Implement and maintain a “zero harm” safety culture with full legislative compliance

- Oversee quality management systems and processes

- Ensure sound corporate governance and financial controls

- Manage HR and labour relations (disciplinary, unions, EE, skills development)

- Deliver excellent HSE results and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements

- Matric / Grade 12 (NQF 4)

- Relevant tertiary technical qualification (engineering, operations or production management)

- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment at management level

- Proven track record managing a full P&L in manufacturing

- Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills

- Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and implementation

- Computer literate – advanced Microsoft Office (JDE experience a strong advantage)

- Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels

- Valid driver’s licence and own transport

- Emotional self-control, trustworthiness, adaptability, initiative, service orientation, conflict management and punctuality

Remuneration

Market-related salary + performance bonus + company benefits (full details will be discussed during the interview).

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