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Deputy Managing Director

Human Destiny Executive Search and RecruitmentCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

20 hours ago

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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 . This role requires a balance of strategic vision, business acumen, and technical insight to support and execute the company’s objectives.

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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