Roodepoort: Regional Business Manager posted by Chainlink Recruitment

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: General Manager / CEO

Location: Head Office (Gauteng Olifantsfontein & Clayville)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date for Applications: 31 January 2026

Purpose of the Role

To take full ownership and P&L responsibility for the manufacturing business unit, driving operational excellence, profitability, zero-harm safety, quality standards and strong team performance in a fast-moving production environment.

Key Responsibilities

– Full operational leadership of the business unit (mechanical, electrical, technical, IR, SHEQ and training)

– Develop and execute strategic business & production plans

– Set performance goals, monitor progress and implement corrective actions

– Manage the full financial portfolio budgets, cost control, profitability and capex

– Ensure rapid and effective response to operational contingencies

– Drive performance management at team and individual level

– Implement and maintain a zero harm safety culture with full legislative compliance

– Oversee quality management systems and processes

– Ensure sound corporate governance and financial controls

– Manage HR and labour relations (disciplinary, unions, EE, skills development)

– Deliver excellent HSE results and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Personal Characteristics / Other Requirements

– Matric / Grade 12 (NQF 4)

– Relevant tertiary technical qualification (engineering, operations or production management)

– Minimum 5+ years experience in a production/manufacturing environment at management level

– Proven track record managing a full P&L in manufacturing

– Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills

– Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and implementation

– Computer literate advanced Microsoft Office (JDE experience a strong advantage)

– Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels

– Valid drivers licence and own transport

– Emotional self-control, trustworthiness, adaptability, initiative, service orientation, conflict management and punctuality

Remuneration

Market-related salary + performance bonus + company benefits (full details will be discussed during the interview).