Job Summary
Overview
Our client, a family-owned Engineering Company, is seeking an experienced General Manager within the Mechanical Engineering industry to join their team. As an ideal candidate, you’ll be a born leader with previous managerial experience. You’ll have proven experience in estimation, overseeing operations, input in HR & finance and being a team player. You will have to be a great communicator, with the ability to delegate responsibilities and collaborate across departments. Ultimately, you’re driven by the desire to lead a team toward maximum productivity and efficiency.
Objectives of this Role
- Develop strategic plans for business growth
- Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, and creating innovative approaches for improvement
- Uphold standards of excellence and soaring quality
- Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
- Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
- Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring their completion, while accomplishing your own goals
- Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time
- Delegate responsibilities to the best employees to perform them while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs
Skills and Qualifications
- Afrikaans and English Speaking
- Proven experience in a managerial role
- Strong decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional client relations and customer service experience
- Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
- Ability to motivate and lead people, and hold employees accountable
- Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualification in Business Management or related field – would be advantages
- Mechanical Engineering Qualification