General Manager: Engineering

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational & Engineering Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day engineering operations across multiple projects
  • Ensure the effective planning, execution, and delivery of engineering and construction activities
  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality systems
  • Financial Management:
  • Take full responsibility for division budgets, cost control, and financial performance
  • Monitor project margins, cash flow, forecasts, and expenditure
  • Approve project variations, claims, and commercial decisions
  • Work closely with finance to ensure accurate reporting and profitability
  • Contracts & Commercial Management:
  • Manage client and subcontractor contracts (FIDIC / NEC / bespoke contracts advantageous)
  • Oversee contract negotiations, risk management, claims, and dispute resolution
  • Ensure contractual compliance and effective change management
  • Support tendering, pricing strategies, and contract reviews
  • Leadership & Strategy:
  • Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management
  • Contribute to the business strategy, growth initiatives, and resource planning
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and governance
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related)
  • Experience in engineering environments, with senior management exposure
  • Proven track record managing engineering operations, budgets, and contracts
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Experience leading large teams and multiple concurrent projects
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and decision-making skills
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1632016
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned