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Deputy Managing Director

Deputy Managing Director

Human Destiny Executive Search And RecruitmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
18 hours ago
Job description

Overview

The Deputy Managing Director will play a strategic leadership role in guiding the organization's growth, operational excellence, and business development initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong management experience in engineering-related industries, with a particular understanding of lightning and surge protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Managing Director in defining and implementing the company's strategic direction.
  • Drive business growth through new market development, partnerships, and innovation.
  • Oversee organizational performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Lead executive decision-making and participate in high-level strategic planning sessions.

Business Management & Development

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the electrical and civil engineering sectors.
  • Develop and maintain key client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Lead the preparation and execution of tenders, proposals, and major project bids.
  • Ensure financial sustainability and contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

    • Operational Oversight

  • Provide leadership and direction to departmental managers, ensuring effective performance and accountability.
  • Oversee project delivery at a high level, ensuring adherence to technical standards, timelines and budgets.
  • Promote continuous improvement, innovation and quality within operations.

    • Technical & Industry Knowledge

  • Apply a sound understanding of lightning protection systems (LPS), earthing, surge protection, resistivity, and reticulation principles.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, preferably IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards.
  • Engage with engineering teams to assess and guide the technical aspects of projects as needed.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum N6 / NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
  • 5+ years of senior management or executive experience, preferably within an electrical contracting or civil engineering environment.
  • Proven experience in business development, strategic planning, and leadership roles.

    • Skills & Attributes

  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • High level of business and financial acumen.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships at executive and client levels.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Technically competent with knowledge of LPS, earthing, resistivity, and IEC standards.

    • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Achievement of business growth and profitability targets.
  • Successful execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Improvement in operational efficiency and quality standards.

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