Function General Manager

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Surbana Jurong Private Limited Full time

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Are you ready to embark on a career journey that transcends the ordinary and ignites your passion for excellence? Welcome to SMEC South Africa, where our values of People, Purpose, Integrity, Partnership, and Professionalism are more than just words; they are the cornerstones of our culture and the driving force behind everything we do.

At SMEC, we understand that the heart of any successful organisation is its people.

We believe that every individual has a unique contribution to make, and we're committed to fostering an environment where talent flourishes and dreams are realized.

As we grow and evolve, we recognize that our people are the key to our success, and we're dedicated to nurturing their potential, empowering their creativity, and fuelling their growth.


If you're ready to embark on a journey where your talent is celebrated, your purpose is fulfilled, your integrity is unwavering, your partnerships are enriching, and your professionalism is your trademark, then SMEC South Africa is the place for you.

Join us in shaping a future where these values are not just ideals but a way of life

The Role


Due to continued business growth, we have a career opportunity for a high-performing Functional General Manager, Water Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure and Energy group based in South Africa.

This is a leadership role responsible for guiding and overseeing the strategic direction of the Water Infrastructure group in Southern Africa.

There will be opportunities to work across the AMEP (Africa, Middle East and Pakistan) region.

In addition, the role includes providing leadership, fostering collaboration with other discipline leaders, ensuring operational and technical excellence, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities shall include the following, but not limited to:

  • To guide the team in the Region by offering operational, technical, and business development direction in alignment with SJ Group's vision and values. This can be accomplished by recruiting, developing, leading, and managing employees to meet global operational plans. Ensure excellence in all operational, technical, and business development activities within the portfolio.
  • Manage the profit and loss for the subsector in the Region by achieving financial targets including profit targets, budgeted fees, project contribution, and overhead targets; Commercial awareness, timely submission of invoices and financial reports, timely payment collection and management of lockup to agreed levels; Fee and contribution targets are met and managed effectively.
  • Ensure capability development and mobilization of Regional subsector resources by ensuring all staff working in your area of responsibility understand the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Integrity Policy and associated procedures; Compliance risks associated with your area of responsibility are understood and managed effectively; Implementing the appropriate processes and controls within your area of responsibility for managing compliance risk effectively; Managing the noncompliance and ensuring the region understands and follows the Company policies.

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, And Experience:

  • Appropriate engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/college
years' experience in relevant sectors

  • Experience in senior engineering management and/or senior design management positions
- within a multi-disciplinary environment

  • Proven track record in business development, proposals, and tendering
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills


At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.

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