General Manager Jhb

General Manager – Magnet Binder Services

Location: Randburg Johannesburg

Full-time | On-site

Working Hours 07H30 to 16H30 Monday to Thursday

07H30 to 15H30 Friday

As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for a seasoned General Manager to optimise and oversee the operational backbone of the business — from procurement and production, to finance, inventory, and logistics.

ABOUT US:

Magnet Service Binder (South Africa) cc is the sole distributor of all Binder, Kendrion, Siegerland, Linnig and Merobel brake products in Africa, we are also the distributor of Binder solenoids, Wistro Force cooling and EMG thrusters. We combine decades of expertise, advanced equipment, and a commitment to service excellence to deliver high-quality products to clients across the continent. Our company has served the market since 1981 and has a wide knowledge of components such as clutches, brakes, drum brakes, disk brakes, force cooling permanent and electromagnets as well as A.C/D.C solenoids.

Our products serve a wide spectrum of the light and heavy industry from:

• AC motors

• Equipment manufacturing industry

• Geared motors

• Handling technology

• Lifting and materials handling technology

• Crane construction

• Paper-making and printing machines

• Heavy machinery construction

• Gate drives

• Packaging machinery

• Commercial vehicle systems

• Industrial engine applications

Our products are held in large quantities ensuring the shortest possible delivery time.

Our innovative Team of 30 employees can react quickly to market changes and special customer requirements. With our staff's strong technical knowledge we can solve most of your braking and access control needs or requirements.

We also offer an extensive service to our customers by fitting brakes to motors, extension of fan cowls and fitting of force cooling to motors to mention a few. All these processes are being continuously supervised by a quality assurance system to ISO 9001 standard.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between sales, engineering, production, stores, buying, finance, and HR.

• Drive operational efficiencies across departments to reduce waste, optimise turnaround times, and improve profitability.

• Maintain and enforce quality assurance standards aligned with customer and supply expectations.

• Improve process reliability and consistency while reducing operational bottlenecks.

• Take accountability for day-to-day performance, budgets, staffing, and compliance.

• Work with heads of departments to manage the HR operations of the company.

• Oversee the operations of the buying and stores departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the entire operational flow — from order intake through production, procurement, warehousing, and delivery.

• Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage inventory levels, stock accuracy, procurement timelines, and vendor performance.

• Conduct regular reviews of department output, operational KPIs, budget variances, and cost controls.

• Work closely with finance manager.

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks.

• Proactively resolve conflicts, performance gaps, and interpersonal challenges across departments.

• Serve as a systems watchdog — identifying inefficiencies and taking action to improve workflows (including leveraging software tools like Syspro and Wrike).

• Managing and controlling buying and stores departments.

• Oversee HR for the business.

REPORTING LINES

• The General Manager will be reporting directly to the managing member.

• The General Manager will report monthly to the Board of Members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in General management, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Proven success in leading multi-department teams and delivering operational results.

• Strong financial acumen, with hands-on experience managing budgets and cost structures.

• Excellent people leadership skills, with the ability to delegate, develop, and hold others accountable.

• Confident in conflict resolution and negotiation, particularly across functional teams.

• Tech-savvy with a strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Syspro).

• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in General Management, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.

• Exposure to Continuous Improvement practices.

• Fluency in multiple South African languages is an advantage.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN 12 MONTHS:

• Production targets are met consistently with reduced lead times and minimal waste.

• Clear accountability and structure across operations.

• A reliable, high-performing team with improved morale and communication.

• Improved stock accuracy and reduced procurement delays.

• Leadership team empowered with clean, real-time operational reporting.

KPI:

• Deliver on quoted delivery times.

• Optimisation of stock holding.

• Improve collaboration between departments.