Group Chief Operating Officer (Coo)
Posted on 2025-04-16
| Employer | Square 1 Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary | 200000 |
| Category | It Computer |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg North |
Job Summary
FINAL CALL TO VISIONARY LEADERS READY TO SCALE WHAT`S NEXT
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
- 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
- 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: R2 Million (Negotiable) + Performance-based Bonus
+ Business-related travel expenses covered
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