01.05.2024
General Manager - South Africa
Hexagon Mining
South Africa, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Hexagon Mining is part of the Hexagon Group, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. Hexagon is a global company with over 16,000 employees.Our Vision: To be the number one smart technology partner for integrated life-of-mine solutions.Our Mission: Hexagon Mining is committed to Shaping Smart Change by optimizing design, planning, and operations for safer, more productive mines.Our Values: We are profit driven, We are professional, We are innovative, We are engaged, We are customer focused, We are entrepreneurial.Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with more than 30 offices across five continents, Hexagon Mining is a dynamic network of talented mining professionals delivering technology, service and support.ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:A General Manager focused heavily on revenue growth and is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of a business operations with the primary goal of increasing revenue. Overall, the General Manager focused on revenue growth plays a critical role in driving the financial success and long-term sustainability of the business by implementing strategic initiatives to increase revenue and profitability. Responsible for managing all aspects of the Woodmead Johannesburg office, including strategic planning, operational execution, and financial performance. You will provide leadership and guidance to the mining team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, industry regulations, and company standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and implementing innovative solutions to optimize productivity and efficiency.Key objectives and responsibilities of this role typically include:Growth Strategy: Developing and implementing strategic plans to drive revenue growth across all business units and product lines.Sales and Marketing Leadership: Leading the sales and marketing teams to identify new opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and execute effective campaigns to increase sales and market share.Management: Managing the financial performance of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring profitability targets are met or exceeded.Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction to drive repeat business and referrals.Excellence: Ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness across all departments to maximize revenue generation and minimize costs.Analysis and competitive Intelligence: Conducting market research and analysis to identify new market opportunities, trends, and competitive threats to inform strategic decision- making.Development and Innovation: Working closely with the product development team to identify and develop new products or services that meet customer needs and drive revenue growth.Development: Developing and mentoring a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Management: Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact revenue growth, including market risks, regulatory risks, and operational risks.Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence: Providing regular reports and analysis to senior management on revenue performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.Healthy and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental policies for the Leica entity.MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING:Creation of a new group within the businessDealing with conflicting prioritiesManaging delivery under pressure and in conjunction with other stakeholdersFinding innovative solutions to maximize the value delivered to customers when faced with restrictions in available resources or time.Remaining attuned to the MarketManaging diversityManaging across time zonesDECISIONS EXPECTED:Own AuthorityManagement of an agreed regional budgetApproval of expenditure within the approved budget being mindful of the overall performance of the company – revenue and EBITSetting of priorities within overall priority listingQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:ExperienceExperience in mining or related industry advantageous.Successful track record in a similar project or product management roleDemonstrated experience working as part of a product development process.Proven leadership capabilitiesCritical Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommitment and results driven with a commercial focus, acting as a role model.Management of a both technical and non-technical resourcesAbility to commercially assess the viability of products.Ability to work within a senior management team environment.Understanding of product and product development lifecycleUnderstanding of the operation of a mine site and the business drivers of our customersExperience with fleet management, GPS and machine automation technologies is a major advantage.Strong documentation and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to analyse and communicate risks and apply strategies to minimize them.Demonstrated ability to proactively improve processes whilst achieving outcomes with a commercial focus and in line with the business’s strategic direction.Ability to form strong relationships with peers and customers representing the company professionally.Strong time management and prioritization skillsAbility to set and meet team and individual goals and deadlines.Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team environment.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks.EDUCATION: Btech Degree/ Degree (NQF Level 7) Mining Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Geology/Metallurgygraduate MBA/ MBL/ Leadership ProgramGCC (Mines and Works)8 years of Senior Management experience5 years’ of work experience in an Operational Mining environmentTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Domestic and international travel will be a requirement of this role.Please note this role has been equity bonded. Hexagon is an equal-opportunity employer. Closing date for applications is 26 April 2024. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within 14 days.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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