Business Unit Manager
AMS HADEN INSTRUMENT & MINING · West Rand, Gauteng
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AMS Haden Instrument and Mining is seeking a commercially driven Product / Business Unit Manager – Mining Safety Products to lead business growth, profitability and operations across South Africa and Africa, while strengthening customer relationships and ensuring compliance with mining safety standards.
Location : Head Office - Westrand, Honeydew, Gauteng
Key Responsibilities
Financial Performance
- Deliver revenue, profit, and margin targets
- Manage pricing, costs and working capital
Market & Strategy Execution
- Drive regional growth plans and new market opportunities
- Use market intelligence to shape product and business strategy
Sales & Customer Management
- Execute national and Africa-wide sales strategies
- Build strong customer relationships
- Manage tenders and ensure high customer satisfaction
Product Quality & Compliance
- Ensure full regulatory compliance
- Maintain product reliability and resolve quality issues promptly
Operations & Service Delivery
- Oversee supply chain planning and on-time delivery
- Manage distributor performance and service support
Safety & Risk Management
- Promote a zero-harm culture
- Ensure compliance with all HSE and regulatory requirements
- Identify and mitigate business risks
People Leadership
- Lead, motivate and develop diverse teams
- Foster a high-performance culture
- Ensure ongoing product and compliance training
Marketing & Product Positioning
- Execute marketing initiatives and product campaigns
- Maintain accurate product documentation and materials
- Enhance product visibility and brand growth
OEM & Partner Management
- Manage relationships with OEMs, distributors and regulatory bodies
- Drive collaboration and technology integration
Regional Expansion & Projects
- Lead new regional business initiatives
- Identify technology and growth opportunities
- Support corporate expansion projects through to implementation
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 10+ years in mining health & safety products or systems
- 5+ years in a senior leadership or Business Unit Management role
- Proven experience managing national and Africa-wide operations
- Strong exposure to safety-critical mining equipment or electronic instruments
- Experience engaging with regulators and mining authorities across Africa
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of African mining health & safety regulations
- Commercial and strategic leadership capability
- Cross-border contract and tender management
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and cultural management
- Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven with strong business acumen
- High integrity and commitment to safety and compliance
- Able to lead diverse teams in a dynamic, multi-country environment