Current Career Opportunities

General Manager, Member Society

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:49:48 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position with a strong emphasis on project management, operational excellence and execution. The General Manager is a senior operational leadership role responsible for translating the Member Society’s strategic objectives into effective operational execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will oversee the day-to-day management of the Society, ensuring that strategic priorities, projects and initiatives are planned, implemented and delivered successfully in support of the Executive Committee and broader Society structures.

KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Must have a Bachelor degree
At least 3 years’ experience in middle to senior management roles
Exposure to the healthcare sector, a professional association, or a statutory/regulatory environment would be advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in operational leadership and end-to-end project management.
Proven track record of translating provided strategic objectives into a Project scope, managing and delivering multiple complex projects across different functions or business areas.
Experience working in complex stakeholder environments, ideally involving boards, committees, volunteer structures or professional/member-based organisations.
Experience supporting senior executives and working within governance-driven environments would be beneficial

Send your details in confidence to: eriella.flaum@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Amrop Woodburn Mann will verify the qualifications of candidates prior to client interview. Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.

Head of Plant, Mining & Infrastructure Services

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:10:31 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head of Plant will assume executive responsibility for the strategic leadership, operational performance, reliability, maintenance, and lifecycle management of the company’s operational equipment fleet across multiple operating sites in one of the top three East African Economies.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Minimum 10–15 years’ senior leadership experience within heavy industry, engineering services, asset-intensive operations, infrastructure, industrial services, or related environments, with responsibility for enterprise-wide plant, fleet, or asset management functions
Proven track record leading large mobile asset fleets across geographically dispersed, operationally critical environments, with demonstrated success improving asset availability, reliability, utilisation, maintenance performance, and operational readiness
Extensive experience implementing preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance strategies, with the ability to transform reactive maintenance environments into disciplined, systems-driven asset management operations
Strong operational leadership experience managing multi-site workshops, field service operations, maintenance planning, reliability engineering, component lifecycle programmes, and technical support functions within complex asset-intensive environments
Proven ability to lead organisational transformation, develop high-performing technical teams, strengthen leadership capability, and embed a proactive, reliability-focused culture centred on planning discipline, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable capability development
Hands-on, highly credible operational leader with strong workshop and field experience, capable of balancing strategic asset management leadership with practical execution within demanding, high-utilisation industrial environments across Africa

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (essential)
Additional qualifications in Asset Management, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related disciplines will be advantageous
MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Commercial Management, or a related field will be advantageous

Send your details in confidence to: emily.peters@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.

Business Unit Executive – Fluid Control, Industrial Distribution – Flow Control / Valves / Pipes / Fittings

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:50:44 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

The incumbent will assume full P&L responsibility for the Fluid Control Business Unit (~R1.2bn revenue), leading and directing all commercial, operational, procurement, technical, and branch activities. The role requires the establishment of strong execution discipline, restoration of customer service levels, and delivery of sustainable profitable growth across a technically complex, import-driven industrial distribution business serving mining, water, infrastructure, energy, and related sectors.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Minimum 10 years’ senior leadership experience, including full P&L accountability for a business unit or division of at least R500 million turnover (preferably ~R1 billion), with direct responsibility for profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management
Proven track record in industrial distribution or engineered technical B2B environments (e.g. valves, piping, fluid systems, mining, water, infrastructure), operating in import- and inventory-intensive supply chains
Demonstrated history of business turnaround or measurable performance improvement, including margin expansion, operational recovery, and service level enhancement in complex environments
Experience leading multi-site operations and cross-functional teams of 200+ employees, integrating sales, operations, procurement, technical, and branch network functions
Strong commercial and technical judgement with experience engaging OEMs, international principals, suppliers, and engineering-led customers in specification-driven environments
Visible, hands-on leadership style with strong execution discipline, high accountability standards, and effectiveness within a matrixed, governance-driven industrial organisation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Management, Supply Chain or related field
Engineering qualification preferred (particularly mechanical, industrial, or related disciplines involving fluid systems or process industries)
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification will be an advantage

Send your details in confidence to: siziwe.bulube@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Group Chief Revenue Officer, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:41 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

The Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) will be responsible for integrating, scaling, and leading all revenue-generating functions across the organisation’s digital platform ecosystem. The CRO will drive enterprise-wide revenue strategy, ensuring alignment between go-to-market execution, platform monetisation, industry solution packaging, ecosystem partnerships, and customer lifecycle management. This executive will cultivate strategic partnerships, unlock new revenue streams, optimise sales and marketing performance, and build scalable revenue infrastructure to support sustainable, high-margin growth.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated success as a Chief Revenue Officer, or in a comparable commercial leadership role within a dynamic business environment, including at least 5 years at executive level within a platform, SaaS, or digital services organisation.
Proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative strategies, including new product development, effective marketing initiatives, strategic branding, and successful partnership ventures.
Extensive leadership experience overseeing diverse teams, including senior-level professionals, with accountability for P&L management
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, make informed decisions, and contribute to overall financial success
Demonstrated success in developing and executing monetisation strategies within platform- or ecosystem-based business models.
Proven track record of successfully selling solutions into both the private and public sectors.
Experience conducting business beyond South Africa’s borders would be advantageous.
Proven ability to cultivate and leverage strategic partnerships that contribute significantly to revenue growth and market expansion

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or Technology-related discipline
Preferred Qualifications: MBA or advanced leadership qualifications in Sales Strategy / Revenue Operations

Send your details in confidence to: emily.peters@amropwoodburnmann.co.za

Note: Amrop Woodburn Mann will verify the qualifications of candidates prior to final client interview. Should you be interviewed by Amrop Woodburn Mann you will be asked to sign a consent form to permit us to verify your qualifications. Scanned copies of your degrees and diplomas may be asked for and can be sent to us when sending us your educational and career details.

Chief Financial Officer, Natural Resources Sector

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:55:47 GMT

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will serve as a true ‘right hand’ and strategic partner, providing operational and financial leadership to drive an ambitious growth agenda. The CFO in partnership with CEO will drive business strategy, growth, ESG, efficient procurement, improve product realisation and overall business performance including production improvement, cost reduction and CSI. To lead the Finance function by enabling creation and execution of business plans, tracking performance through financial reporting and cost tracking, facilitating capital allocation and investments (through Treasury), drive robust financial governance via systems, audit, controls and compliances, drive efficient working capital management and supervise IT with the objective of ensuring smooth business operations and realisation of short-term and long-term business objectives.

The CFO’s enhanced focus will be to drive the company’s governance framework, compliances, transparent and timely reporting, ensuring enough cash availability in the business through internal and external resources to drive production enhancement, drive overall cost control to make sustainable, as well as department budgets, design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures and be responsible for smooth conduct of both internal and external audits.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the incumbent must have previous experience having served as a trusted strategic partner and “right hand,” combining strong operational capability with sound financial acumen and the credibility to engage effectively with investors and key stakeholders.
Demonstrable experience in finance and accounting within large or mid-sized process industrial organisations (preferably mining).
Experience in FP&A function in a large / mid-size process industrial organisation (preferably in mining) with exposure to IFRS standards, knowledge of tax and treasury operations and corporate governance
Proven track record of operational excellence and financial leadership, including direct experience managing investor relations and representing the company to external stakeholders.
Substantial experience in financial management, planning, and analysis in the mining or related process industries.
Track record of driving business transformation, cost optimisation, and value creation

QUALIFICATIONS:

CA/ ACCA/ MBA/ CIMA or equivalent finance qualification

Send your details in confidence to: emily.peters@amropwoodburnmann.co.za