Managing Director

Managing Director

Recruiter: Fempower

Job Ref: 524178

Date posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: MANAGING DIRECTOR About the Role This is a senior leadership role for a commercially-minded, results-driven executive ready to take strategic and operational ownership of a growing business. You'll be responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, leading a high-performing team, and expanding the organisation's presence across African markets. Key Result Areas Strategic Leadership — Define and drive the overall business strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives Financial Performance — Own full P&L accountability; drive revenue growth, manage costs, and ensure sustainable profitability Business Growth — Identify and execute on new business opportunities, market expansion, and revenue-generating initiatives People Leadership — Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team; foster a strong performance and growth-oriented culture Client Relationship Management — Maintain and grow key client relationships, ensuring high levels of service delivery and client retention Operational Management — Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across the business Governance & Risk — Ensure sound corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management Stakeholder Engagement — Report to and engage with the Board/relevant stakeholders on business performance and strategic direction Market Positioning — Strengthen the organisation's reputation and competitive positioning within its sector and target markets Requirements A demonstrable track record of growing businesses, with actual, measurable results Strong working knowledge of the IT/SAP landscape Strong leadership ability — able to build, inspire, and manage high-performing teams Solid sales ability and a commercially-driven, growth-oriented mindset Experience operating in or servicing African markets A genuine growth mindset — resilient, adaptable, solutions-focused Background within the recruitment/resourcing industry would be a strong advantage A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous, though not essential given the right track record Based in, or willing to relocate to, Johannesburg To Apply Please send your CV to anthea.