Managing Director | Umbilo, Durban

Our client, an established, successful market leader is looking for a Managing Director to lead the operation’s overall business strategy and operations, driving sustainable growth, profitability and operational excellence while building a collaborative, accountable team culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement business strategy, identify growth opportunities and expand market share.
  • Oversee daily operations, quality, productivity, costs and departmental performance against KPIs.
  • Manage budgets, forecasting, financial reporting and cost-control initiatives to ensure profitability.
  • Lead, develop and mentor the management team and employees, fostering accountability and collaboration.
  • Maintain key client relationships, develop new business and represent the company in negotiations and industry engagements.
  • Make sound, timely decisions and resolve operational or business challenges effectively.
  • Ensure business processes support efficient workflows, consistent service and compliance with relevant requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant degree + minimum 10 years’ senior management experience with full P & L responsibility, preferably in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
  • Strong operational leadership and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and cost management.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy that drives growth and profitability.
  • Hands-on, commercially-minded leader with strong interpersonal skills, resilience and a high level of personal accountability.

Kindly note that you will be redirected to the Ditto website in order to submit your application for this position.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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  • We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching of suitable opportunities
  • We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
  • The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date

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