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Johannesburg North: Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) posted by Square 1 Recruitment

Johannesburg North: Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) posted by Square 1 Recruitment

Posted on 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Job Summary

FINAL CALL TO VISIONARY LEADERS READY TO SCALE WHAT’S NEXT

Shape the Future of Manufacturing Lead, Innovate, and Drive Strategic Growth!

Were in the final stages of a high-impact search for a Group COO to join a fast-scaling manufacturing group and were opening one last window to meet a few more standout candidates before the shortlist closes.

This isnt just a job; its an opportunity to shape the future of a diversified, multi-subsidiary industrial group with serious growth ambitions. If youre an operational heavyweight with a sharp strategic lens and a proven track record in large-scale manufacturing, wed like to hear from you.

About the Group

This proudly South African manufacturing group operates across several technical sectors, with a strong focus on engineering, supply chain performance, and operational excellence. Each business under the group umbrella is independently run, yet strategically aligned. The future? Global expansion, digital transformation, and the kind of scalable efficiency only a Group COO can unlock.

The Role: Driving Synergy at Scale
Reporting to the CEO and collaborating across Board, ExCo, and subsidiary leaders, youll be the operational engine room of the group.
Key mandates include:

  • Group Strategy & Leadership Align and direct strategy across subsidiaries to enable long-term growth.
  • Operational Excellence Elevate standards across manufacturing, supply chain, and plant performance.
  • Innovation & Expansion Drive bold initiatives including renewable energy integration, procurement strategy, and international scaling.
  • Risk & Financial Governance Oversee cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and group-wide profitability.
  • Transformation & Succession Champion best-in-class systems (ISO, IATF 16949), digital innovation, and future leadership development.


Requirements


Ideal Profile
Technical & Commercial Foundation
  • BSc/BEng (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical,or Metallurgical)
  • MBA or Postgrad in Business, Engineering, or Finance

Industry & Leadership Experience

  • 15+ years in senior leadership roles within metalworking, fabrication, foundry, or heavy engineering
  • Group-level responsibility across multiple subsidiaries, ideally 500+ employees
  • Capital project and technology transformation leadership

Financial & Strategic Acumen

  • Managed significant budgets and P&L at corporate level
  • Deep understanding of international expansion, supply chain design, and cost optimisation


Benefits

Total Cost to Company: R3 Million (Negotiable) + Performance-based Bonus
+ Business-related travel expenses covered

Johannesburg-based role with national and international impact

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LET’S TALK CONFIDENTIALLY

This opportunity is being managed exclusively by: Hillary Myburgh Managing Consultant | Square 1 Recruitment
Were closing the shortlist shortly but theres still time to step forward if this sounds like the right challenge for you.

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