Gauteng: Managing Director/ General Manager posted by Smith Garb

About the Role

Smith Garb is seeking an accomplished Managing Director/General Manager to lead our growing technical services business, driving sustainable growth and profitability while ensuring exceptional service excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction, developing and executing business strategies, and overseeing full operational performance across technical service delivery functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction, reporting to the Board and shareholders
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability
• Oversee full operational performance across technical service delivery functions
• Drive revenue growth while identifying efficiencies to optimise cost and margin
• Lead, manage, and develop senior leadership and operational teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Ensure service excellence and compliance with contractual service level agreements
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue targets
• Implement and drive effective marketing and business development initiatives
• Present monthly operational and financial reports to the Board
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and employee well-being
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, health & safety standards, and industry best practice

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in leading a business or significant business unit at senior level
• Strong commercial acumen with solid financial and operational management capability
• Experience in a technical services, engineering, facilities, HVAC, refrigeration, or related service environment would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage operational complexity
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with corporate and blue-chip clients
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Strong analytical ability with a solution-oriented and decisive leadership style
• Experience managing growth, change, and performance turnaround initiatives will be beneficial

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Honours / Master’s) will be highly advantageous
• Experience in a medium to large private sector organisation preferred