General Manager / Operations Director

Pretoria
Salary: R75 000.00 - R80 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Management
Reference: 154777

Apply before Dec 22 2025 | 9 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager / Operations Director to take full ownership of day-to-day operations within a timber truss manufacturing and installation company in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The ideal candidate will oversee design, production, dispatch, and site installations, manage key client relationships, and drive operational improvements, freeing company directors to focus on business development, systems optimisation, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full operational process: design, manufacturing, dispatch, and site installations.
• Manage core client accounts, handle escalations, and ensure delivery performance meets expectations.
• Visit sites as required to resolve issues and maintain client relationships.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvement plans.
• Lead, manage, and develop multi-disciplinary teams across design, production, and dispatch.
• Track and report on operational KPIs (DIFOT %, rework %, margin %, client satisfaction).
• Provide operational feedback and performance insights to directors.

Requirements:

• BEng / BSc Civil or Structural Engineering (non-negotiable)
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate business qualification (advantageous)
• 7–10 years in construction manufacturing or structural engineering operations
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (design, production, site)
• Experience in timber or roofing-related manufacturing is a plus
• Comfortable operating in both office and field environments

How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.