Training Centre Manager / General Manager (Startup Leadership Role)

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

ERD011415/AJ-ER

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Germiston, South Africa

Salary:

R 50 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for a highly experienced and driven Training Centre Manager / General Manager to lead the launch and operational management of a new Trade Training Centre in the East Rand.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a startup training facility and grow it into a fully operational, high-performing centre with full P&L responsibility.
The successful candidate will initially lead the setup and establishment phase of the centre and will then transition into full operational leadership as the facility scales.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Red Seal Trade Qualification (Machinist / Toolmaker or related technical trade)
Minimum 10+ years post trade-test experience
Proven progression into senior leadership roles (e.g. Senior Facilitator, Head of Department, Operations Manager)
Experience within a TVET College, OEM Technical Academy, or accredited private training provider
Strong knowledge of QCTO and/or MERSETA training frameworks and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience managing technical training delivery and operations
Previous exposure to staff management and team leadership
Solid understanding of training centre operations, scheduling, and quality assurance processes
Strong business acumen with exposure to budgeting and operational performance management (P&L advantageous)
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Consultant: Adrie Jonker - Dante Personnel East Rand
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