General Manager / Managing Director (diesel Generator) South Africa

PRAMAC Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Published 2026-02-04

Description

Pramacpart of, Generac Group , is looking for a General Manager / Managing Directorfor its South Africalegal entity.
Generac is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms.
Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions.
The Company provides power generation equipment (i.e.
diesel and gas generator), energy storage systems, energy management devices and solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, data & telecom, and industrial markets.
Generac is a global company with approximately USD 4.4 billion in annual revenues and direct subsidiaries in more than 18 countries worldwide.
The Company continues to expand its energy technology offerings in pursuit of its mission to Power a Smarter World and to lead the evolution toward more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.
Pramac , from is Regional HQ based in Europe, is managing for Generac Group all the business outside of US/Canada.
As part of his aggressive global expansion plan is looking to hire a leader for a commercial and manufacturing set up based in Johannesburg that will manage the business in South Africa and in his adjacent countries.
This is a high-impact, commercially driven leadership role reporting to the Regional General Manager based in Europe.
The selected candidate will have full responsibility for defining and executing Pramac's strategy in India and for driving business development, managing sales operations, overseeing manufacturing, project and service operations, and delivering the overall financial performance of the legal entity.
The role requires strong commercial leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to build a scalable and sustainable organization aligned with the group global standards and values.
Key Responsibilities Define and execute the commercial and growth strategy for South Africa and his adjacent countries, with a strong focus on market expansion, customer acquisition, and long-term value creation.
Lead the local sales organization and channel network, including key partnerships with distributors, strategic customers, and industry influencers.
Provide leadership oversight of manufacturing, project execution, and service operations, ensuring alignment between market demand, production planning, and delivery performance.
Manage full P& L responsibility across sales, service, and production operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash management.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all aspects of the business, with a focus on efficiency, quality, safety, and scalability.
Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a strong performance culture aligned with Generac's values and long-term objectives.
Act as the primary interface with the Board of Directors and Generac global leadership, providing clear visibility on performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements Proven experience in business development, sales management, and operational leadership within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience in technology-driven capital equipment businesses (such as diesel generators, HVAC, or commercial and industrial pumps); strong knowledge of the power generation industry is a plus.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
Demonstrated success in managing full P& L responsibility and building high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Strategic vision combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Location

Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Occupation General manager / managing director (diesel generator) south africa
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