Technical Managing Director

Recruiter:

Staff Focus

Job Ref:

JHB000062/LvdM

Date posted:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead a specialist manufacturing business within the heat exchange and radiator industry. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong technical foundation in thermodynamics and mechanical engineering, combined with proven experience in managing engineering manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the strategic, operational, and technical performance of the business, including the design, production, and delivery of heat exchange and pressure vessel equipment. The ideal individual will be comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in production oversight, engineering decision-making, and team leadership.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Lead overall business strategy, operations, and financial performance
Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability
Provide leadership to production, engineering, and support teams
Manage internal staff, consultants, and external service providers
Oversee daily manufacturing operations within a fabrication environment
Ensure effective production planning, scheduling, and workflow management
Maintain quality standards, compliance, and on-time delivery
Oversee design, engineering, and manufacturing of heat exchangers, radiators, and pressure vessel equipment
Review technical briefs and oversee quotation preparation
Ensure accurate databook compilation and technical documentation
Engage with customers, suppliers, and service providers
Support project planning, execution, and delivery

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong hands-on experience in thermodynamics and heat transfer
Proven background in an engineering manufacturing environment
Senior leadership experience (GM / Operations Manager / Managing Director level)
Experience in pressure vessel or heat exchanger environments highly advantageous
MBA or postgraduate business qualification beneficial
Strong understanding and practical application of thermodynamics (heat transfer essential)
Proven experience in the design and/or manufacture of heat exchangers, radiators, or pressure vessels
Solid mechanical engineering background (essential)
Experience in fabrication, welding, or heavy engineering manufacturing environments
Exposure to thermal design principles and engineering calculations

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