Commercial Head
ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter
Carlysle Human Capital
Job Ref
GTG001912/TR
Date posted
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Location
Centurion, South Africa
Salary
Annually
SUMMARY
Commercial Head: Commercial, Legal & Finance
Location: Centurion
Are you a commercially astute leader with the rare ability to bridge strategy, finance, legal governance, and real operational delivery? This role places you at the centre of a fastâgrowing engineering organisation that is reshaping mineralâprocessing practices through innovation, sustainability, and highâperformance execution.
Our client is a young, fastâpaced, solutionsâdriven engineering company with a strong culture of ownership, action, and continuous improvement. With 500 employees,
30+ sites, they maintain a solid, diverse pipeline of projects across multiple commodities. Their designs are green from the outset, and sustainability is embedded in every decision.
POSITION INFO
About The Role
As the Commercial Head, you will lead the full commercial, legal, and financial landscape of the business. You will drive revenue growth, protect margins, manage commercial risk, and ensure that all business functions — from engineering to sales — are aligned with financial targets and strategic objectives.
This is a General Manager–level position for someone who thrives in a highâperformance environment and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with handsâon commercial oversight.
Key Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong interest in Business Management
- Additional Legal Qualification essential
- Proven Financial Management experience
- Mining or mineralâprocessing industry experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ Business Management experience (postâfinance)
Who Will Succeed Here
A decisive, commercially minded leader who enjoys autonomy, fast decisionâmaking, and working in an environment where innovation, accountability, and delivery matter. Someone who can partner with engineering teams while safeguarding the company’s commercial and legal position.
If you’re ready to step into a role with real influence, real complexity, and real impact — this is it.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.