Permanent
General Manager - Engineering / Mining Enviroment
General Manager - Engineering / Mining environment Based in Randfontein R35 000 - R45 000 ctc
Unknown, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd
General Manager - Engineering / Mining environment Based in Randfontein R35 000 - R45 000 ctc
Minimum requirements:
Role Purpose
The General Manager is responsible for the overall daily management of the company, ensuring smooth coordination between the oil laboratory, sales team, safety department and operations. The role focuses on driving sales growth, operational efficiency, client satisfaction and regulatory compliance while maintaining a high-performance culture.
Minimum Requirements
* STEM Degree (Engineering, Chemistry, Data Science, or similar)
* Minimum 5 years management experience
* Experience in technical services, engineering or industrial environments advantageous
* Valid driver’s license
* Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
* Oversee daily activities across all departments
- Ensure efficient coordination between lab, safety, sales and operations
- Remove operational bottlenecks
- Ensure work orders are completed on time
- Improve company processes and productivity
Sales Management
* Ensure monthly sales targets are achieved
- Monitor individual sales performance
- Drive new business development
- Ensure client retention and satisfaction
- Hold sales accountability meetings
Client & Supplier Relations
* Visit key clients weekly
- Maintain strong client relationships
- Resolve escalated client issues
- Maintain strong supplier relationships
- Negotiate pricing and service agreements where required
Safety & Compliance Management
* Ensure safety files are completed on time
- Balance safety workload with operational needs
- Prioritize safety work based on project urgency
- Ensure compliance without unnecessarily delaying operations
- Support safety officer with planning and prioritization
Team Management
* Lead department staff
- Manage performance expectations
- Support staff productivity
- Resolve departmental conflicts
- Build a culture of accountability and teamwork
Business Growth
* Identify new revenue opportunities
- Improve internal processes
- Support strategic growth initiatives
- Assist director with business planning
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Sales
- Monthly revenue targets achieved
- New client acquisition
- Client retention rate
Operations
- Work completion turnaround time
- Reduction of project delays
Safety
- Safety files completed on schedule
- Compliance maintained
Leadership
- Department productivity
- Staff performance improvement
Required Competencies
* Strong leadership ability
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage pressure
- Strong organizational ability
- Commercial mindset
- Problem solving ability
Success Indicators
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Consistent achievement of sales targets
- Efficient coordination between departments
- Strong client relationships
- On-time completion of safety files and work orders
- Improved operational efficiency
- Business growth
Authority Level
The General Manager has authority to:
- Direct daily operational activities
- Set departmental priorities
- Approve operational schedules
- Escalate resource needs to director
- Implement process improvements
Ideal Leadership Profile
We are seeking a strong, technically capable leader who can balance operational demands, compliance requirements and sales growth while maintaining strong relationships with staff, clients and suppliers.
Consultant: Angie Botes - Dante Personnel Greenstone
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful