Country Manager South Africa

2 weeks ago


Germiston, South Africa Knuth SA (Pty) Ltd Full time

Established in 1923, KNUTH is a leading, international machine tool supplier in the manufacturing industry, with a global presence in over 30 countries. Today, the family-owned business is run by the 4th generation of the Knuth family with the group’s headquarters located in Germany.

KNUTH SA is the group’s youngest subsidiary run by a group of young driven professionals with diverse backgrounds but one mission: To conquer the African machine tools market Acquiring more than 70% of their customers through online channels KNUTH SA is disrupting the way traditional B2B companies sell - and we’re hungry for more

**Your responsibilities**:

- Full P&L responsibility of the South African entity: Revenue, profit, and budget
- Driving successful expansion of the business in the entire Sub-Sahara Africa region
- Designing and executing growth strategies, business plans, as well as implementing KPI systems in collaboration with the group management
- Managing, motivating, and coordinating a 10 FTE team consisting of sales, service, and admin staff as well as recruiting and onboarding new staff
- Ensuring world-class customer service across all teams and functions
- Managing international suppliers as well as supply chains

**Your profile**:

- Proven track record in managing sales teams and working in a senior management role (min. 5 years)
- University degree with a major in a technical or business field
- Min. 5 years in a technical/industrial B2B business, ideally in an international setting
- Exceptional organizational skills and a strong drive for success
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding negotiating skills
- Analytical thinking with superior problem-solving skills, decisive and committed
- Great leadership skills and an ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Strong knowledge in CRM systems
- Good financial literacy (P&L, Balance Sheet, Liquidity Plans)
- Ability to travel

**What we offer**:

- A significant opportunity for personal and professional growth: Working with driven, young professionals around the globe
- Working together with a young and hungry team in SA
- Close cooperation with 4th generation management in Germany bringing in substantial experience from high-growth digital industries
- Attractive remuneration for hitting growth targets



  • Germiston, South Africa ZF Full time

    **What's Next? Join ZF!**: ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers...

  • Key Account Manager

    7 days ago


    Germiston, South Africa Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd Full time

    **INTRODUCTION**: Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager: Mining to join our dynamic organisation situated at our Head Office in Germiston. This role is an all encompassing, one point-of-contact for heavy mining equipment key customer accounts and coordinates/ facilitates stakeholders in all activities from the development of a...


  • Germiston, South Africa Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd Full time

    Engineering Sourcing Specialist – Sub-Saharan Africa. Main function: Full procurement function for SA and neighbouring countries.Location: East Rand.Salary: R1,2 mil per annum, negotiableDuties:Strategic roleSource and approve suppliers.Supplier management.Problem solving.Anticipate and mitigate risk.Supplier onboarding according to the company policy.ERP...


  • Germiston, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

    The Draftsman is responsible for creating technical drawings and plans for the production of woodworking products. This includes determining the most efficient use of materials, and ensuring that the design meets all applicable standards and regulations. The Draftsman works closely with the production team to ensure that the plans are feasible and will...


  • Germiston, South Africa The Right Company Full time

    **OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS MANAGER - JOHANNESBURG - R35000 to R40000** Currently recruiting for an **OPERATIONS LOGISTICS MANAGER** for a Catering Equipment Supply Company based in Johannesburg to ensure, maintain, and enhance current company supply chain processes and systems. Over and above the usual import exports experience we need someone that has...


  • Germiston, South Africa Profession Hub Full time

    We are looking for an experienced, passionate, responsible, and proud Operations Controller in the Transport Industry. **Requirements**: - Relevant business qualifications - 5 to 7 years experience in a similar position - Well-spoken with the ability to communicate well at all levels - Good analytical and organizational skills and the ability to...

  • Operations Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Germiston, South Africa Profession Hub Full time

    We are looking for an experienced, passionate, responsible, and proud Operations Controller in the Transport Industry. **Requirements**: - Relevant business qualifications - 5 to 7 years' experience in a similar position - Well-spoken with the ability to communicate well at all levels - Good analytical and organizational skills and the ability to...


  • Germiston, South Africa ZF Full time

    **What's Next? Join ZF!**: ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers...

  • Buyer

    60 minutes ago


    Germiston, South Africa ZF Full time

    **Become our next FutureStarter**: Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! **Buyer**: - Country/Region: ZA- Location: Germiston, GT, ZA, 1609Req ID 69908 Meadowdale,...


  • Germiston, South Africa Country Bird Holdings Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Diploma /Degree in Health and Safety management - SAMTRAC certificate would be advantageous - Minimum of 5 Years Occupational Health and Safety Experience - Experience in working with: OHS Act 85 of 1993, COID Act, National Environmental Management Act. - Previous experience in a poultry...


  • Germiston, South Africa Afrox, a Linde company Full time

    Afrox, a Linde company **Product Manager Special Gases** Germiston, GP, South Africa | req14181 **What you will enjoy doing** - You will be responsible for the close and regular management and review of financial performance for PM’s portfolio by defining rules & limitations for business units on pricing and commercial decisions (incl supporting and...

  • Key Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Germiston, South Africa DHL Full time

    **BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY** Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company. We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one...

  • Section Supervisor

    4 weeks ago


    Germiston, South Africa Country Bird Holdings Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: **Minimum Requirements**: - Grade 12 - Certificate in office administration/ supervisory role. - Proven experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment is preferred. - Excellent communication skills - Strong Customer service skills - Computer literate (MS Microsoft word, excel, outlook) is advantageous - Self -motivated and...


  • Germiston, South Africa Country Bird Holdings Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: **Minimum Requirements**: - 1-2 Years previous stores experience in a maintenance /engineering environment - Minimum Qualification: Grade 12. - Valid forklift licence advantageous - Basic computer skills - Proficiency in using inventory management software used to track and monitor stock levels. - Basic knowledge of the types of...


  • Germiston, South Africa NexChapter Recruitment Full time

    The Technical Sales Engineer will serve the business in South Africa, focussing on the needs of the client, show professionalism in presenting our products and solutions in a matter to serve the client with the optimum quality of work and advanced technology and highest revenue to the company.Business Development in telecom sector for power Infrastructure,...


  • Germiston, South Africa NexChapter Recruitment Full time

    The Technical Sales Engineer will serve the business in South Africa, focussing on the needs of the client, show professionalism in presenting our products and solutions in a matter to serve the client with the optimum quality of work and advanced technology and highest revenue to the company. Business Development in telecom sector for power Infrastructure,...


  • Germiston, South Africa Afrox, a Linde company Full time

    Afrox, a Linde company **Business Improvement Specialist** Germiston, GP, South Africa | req16283 **What you will enjoy doing** - You will use Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodology and tools to analyse complex data and to interrogate business processes to identify tangible and high impact business improvement initiatives - Success is therefore to...


  • Germiston, South Africa Afrox, a Linde company Full time

    Afrox, a Linde company **Continuous Improvement & Reporting Manager** Germiston, Johannesburg, South Africa | req15833 **What you will enjoy doing** - As the successful incumbent, you will identify areas for potential business improvements through continuous review and analysis of Best Operating Practices (BOP), Best Commercial Practices (BCP) and...


  • Germiston, South Africa Intercare Group South Africa Full time

    **ABOUT** Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are. At...

  • Internal Sales

    4 weeks ago


    Germiston, South Africa Flink South Africa (PTY) LTD Full time

    Our client within the Hardware Retail Industry is seeking to employ an Internal Sales role. Please note this is an EE Placement. Genral Requirements: - Qualifications required - **Matric, tertiary qualification will be beneficial.**: - **7 to 10 years working experience in any administrative and/or fasteners & fixings environment with similar duties as...