Job Description
About the Role
Secure Jobs is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our global underground business as Managing Director in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our construction and mining department, you will be responsible for driving growth and development across South Africa, aligning with our global strategic plan. With full P&L responsibility, you will lead and develop a large sales and service organization, overseeing brand positioning, product portfolios, sales targets, marketing strategies, operations, supply chain management, customer support, financial management, and human capital & leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Defining and driving the vision, mission, and long-term business plans in alignment with global business strategic goals
- Ensuring compliance with local laws and corporate governance and reporting to senior leadership on performance
- Overseeing brand positioning, expanding product portfolios through new product development focused on efficiency, cost control, technology adoption, and market adoption potential
- Setting and monitoring sales targets, guiding marketing strategies, and ensuring competitive product placement and pricing in the South African market
- Identifying new market opportunities within South Africa and potentially across the broader African continent
- Developing dealer networks as required
- Overseeing the manufacturing and supply chain for locally manufactured products and parts aftermarket products across South Africa
- Focus on product quality, efficiency, cost control, and ensuring parts availability and aftersales service excellence
- Overseeing the aftermarket parts and customer field service support to ensure business continuously improves and exceeds customer service expectations across South Africa
- Initiate market relevant aftermarket programs to increase customer support and aftermarket growth opportunity
- Full P&L accountability for financial results of hard rock South Africa business including cash flow, capital allocation, and balance sheet
Requirements
- 15 years in sales and/or aftermarket management in mining industry with strategic customer partnerships
- Strong knowledge or experience in underground hard rock mining product application and industry methods
- Judgment and intuition acquired through experience in working with executive mining professionals and securing large capital sales
- Demonstrated experience developing business growth strategies within business to include and aftermarket sales and customer support strategy development and execution plans
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities to drive resource development in assigned territory and ensure business growth is maintained through strategic talent management of territory resources
Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Mining
Salary & Benefits
Salary will be highly negotiable
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About Engineering Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, the engineering job market is generally driven by the growth and development of various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. This has led to a high demand for skilled engineers with expertise in fields such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. Typically, these roles involve designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions to real-world problems.
The salary range for engineering positions in Gauteng is typically broad, with junior engineers earning around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior engineers can earn upwards of R800 000 to over R1 200 000. However, it’s essential to note that salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, engineers working in the technology industry may receive higher salaries than those in manufacturing or infrastructure development.
Common skills for engineering roles include proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, programming languages like Python or C++, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Engineers must also be able to communicate effectively with colleagues from other disciplines and manage projects from conception to completion. Other essential skills include familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulations, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Industry sectors that commonly employ engineers include financial services, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. In these sectors, engineers play critical roles in designing and implementing solutions for complex problems, such as process optimization, product development, and system integration.
For career progression, engineers can typically expect to move into senior or leadership roles with experience and additional qualifications. Many engineers also choose to pursue advanced degrees, such as master’s or doctoral studies, to specialize in a particular area of engineering or transition into related fields like research and development or consulting.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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