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Managing Director Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Mindcor-InterSearch
Title: Managing Director
Company: Mindcor-InterSearch
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Managing Director – FMCG (Food & Beverage) Sector
Our client within the food and beverage sector is seeking a commercially astute and entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead the organisation through its next phase of expansion.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a well-established, high-demand product category, within a business that has experienced significant growth and continues to scale at pace.
Purpose of the Role:
The Managing Director will take full accountability for the strategic direction, operational performance and continued growth of the business.
Reporting to the Board, this role requires a hands-on, commercially driven leader who can balance strategy with execution, while building a high-performance culture across the organisation.
The successful individual will lead a business that has already demonstrated strong growth momentum and will be expected to unlock further value through innovation, market expansion and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Growth:
- Define and execute a clear commercial and growth strategy aligned to market opportunities.
- Translate long-term vision into actionable, measurable plans.
- Leverage market insights and consumer trends to drive competitive advantage.
Financial & Commercial Accountability:
- Take full ownership of the company’s P&L, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
- Drive margin improvement and cost optimisation across the business.
Leadership & Talent Development:
- Build, lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional executive team.
- Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning and talent retention.
- Foster a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement.
Brand & Market Leadership:
- Champion the brand within the industry, strengthening market presence and reputation.
- Drive sales and marketing effectiveness across channels and geographies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and partners.
Operational Excellence:
- Optimise business processes to improve efficiency, scalability and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality and safety standards.
- Lead a fast-paced, agile operating environment.
Sales & Business Development:
- Develop and execute innovative sales strategies across channels, including export markets.
- Lead strategic partnerships with retailers, wholesalers and distributors.
- Oversee and support high-level commercial negotiations to secure long-term value.
Experience
- Proven executive leadership experience (10+ years), with a strong track record in FMCG (food and beverage preferred)
- Demonstrated success in scaling a business and delivering sustained growth
- Experience operating at full P&L level within a mid-sized or scaling organisation
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery
- Experience engaging with and influencing Board-level stakeholders
- Track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams
- Exposure to export markets and multi-channel distribution environments is advantageous
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Educational Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or a related field
- An MBA or postgraduate business qualification would be advantageous
This role is best suited to a hands-on, commercially driven executive who thrives in a growth environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and scale a business with strong market momentum.
Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.
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