Titre du poste

General Manager - Freetown

Description

Position : General Manager - Freetown

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead and oversee all operations of our engineering-based organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, financial performance, and technical leadership across the business.
This role requires a strong combination of engineering expertise, commercial acumen, and executive leadership capability. The General Manager will ensure the organisation delivers high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining profitability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company’s strategic plan to achieve sustainable growth
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards
  • Lead engineering, project management, operations, finance, and commercial teams
  • Drive revenue growth through business development and strategic partnerships
  • Manage P&L performance, budgeting, and financial forecasting
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to track operational and financial performance
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
  • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Required profile for job ad : General Manager - Freetown

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field)
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in engineering or technical operations
  • Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership or general management role
  • Strong understanding of project-based engineering environments
  • Proven experience managing P&L and driving financial performance
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional technical teams

Key Competencies

  • Strategic leadership and decision-making
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Operational excellence and process optimisation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Risk management and problem-solving ability
  • Change management and organisational development

What We Offer

  • Competitive executive compensation package
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Leadership role with high impact and growth potential
  • Dynamic and innovation-driven work environment

Job criteria for job ad : General Manager - Freetown

  • Job category :
    Management - Production, maintenance, quality
  • Industries :
    Chemistry, petrochemistry, raw materials, mining - Distribution, selling, wholesale - Engineering, development studies - Industry, production, manufacturing and other
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Freetown
  • City : Freetown
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master
  • Number of Position(s) : 2
  • Salary expectations :
    SLL 48,000,000 - 65,000,000
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Strategic Plan
  • Change Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality
  • Quality Standards
  • Risk Management
  • Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Process
  • Business Administration
  • Leadership
  • Compliance
  • Maintenance
  • General Management
  • Forecasting
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Date de publication
3 mars 2026
Valide jusqu’au
2 mai 2026
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