General Manager job at A Private Company
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Apr-11
Location: Uganda, Kampala
General Manager 2026-04-10T10:14:42+00:00 A Private Company https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Management, Business Operations, Construction, Engineering Services 2026-04-20T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background A wellâestablished, specialist geotechnical and construction services group based in Uganda, operating across multiple African markets, is seeking a General Manager to lead and scale its regional operations. This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for strategy, performance, profitability and governance across a growing, multiâcountry business. As the General Manager based in Uganda, you will assume endâtoâend leadership of the groupâs operations, with accountability spanning strategy, operations, finance, commercial management, plant and equipment, health & safety, and business development. You will work closely with the Board to execute growth plans while ensuring strong governance, disciplined execution and sustainable profitability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a technically strong business through its next phase of expansion, building scalable systems, strengthening leadership teams and driving operational excellence across borders. Success will be measured through: - Revenue growth and improved profitability
- Consistent, highâquality project delivery
- Strong health, safety and operational performance
- Effective plant utilisation and investment
- Expansion into new markets and longâterm client partnerships
Key Qualifications & Experience Qualifications - Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)
- MBA or senior management qualification (advantageous)
Experience - 10â15 yearsâ experience in piling, geotechnical or heavy construction environments
- At least 5 years in a senior executive, general management or regional leadership role
- Proven track record managing complex, multiâcountry operations (preferred)
- Strong commercial, contractual and financial management experience
Key Responsibilities - Set and execute regional strategy in alignment with the Board
- Oversee operational, financial and commercial performance
- Lead major tenders, negotiations and strategic client relationships
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Drive governance, reporting and operational consistency
- Guide plant, equipment and asset investment decisions
- Build and develop highâperforming leadership teams
Key Personal Skills - Strategic, decisive and outcomesâdriven leader
- Handsâon executive with strong operational discipline
- Confident communicator and negotiator across stakeholders
- High integrity with a strong governance mindset
- Entrepreneurial approach to growth and opportunity
- Set and execute regional strategy in alignment with the Board
- Oversee operational, financial and commercial performance
- Lead major tenders, negotiations and strategic client relationships
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Drive governance, reporting and operational consistency
- Guide plant, equipment and asset investment decisions
- Build and develop highâperforming leadership teams
- Strategic, decisive and outcomesâdriven leader
- Handsâon executive with strong operational discipline
- Confident communicator and negotiator across stakeholders
- High integrity with a strong governance mindset
- Entrepreneurial approach to growth and opportunity
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)
- MBA or senior management qualification (advantageous)
JOB-69d8cd92aa5eb Vacancy title: General Manager Jobs at: A Private Company Deadline of this Job: Monday, April 20 2026 Duty Station: Uganda | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background A wellâestablished, specialist geotechnical and construction services group based in Uganda, operating across multiple African markets, is seeking a General Manager to lead and scale its regional operations. This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for strategy, performance, profitability and governance across a growing, multiâcountry business. As the General Manager based in Uganda, you will assume endâtoâend leadership of the groupâs operations, with accountability spanning strategy, operations, finance, commercial management, plant and equipment, health & safety, and business development. You will work closely with the Board to execute growth plans while ensuring strong governance, disciplined execution and sustainable profitability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a technically strong business through its next phase of expansion, building scalable systems, strengthening leadership teams and driving operational excellence across borders. Success will be measured through: - Revenue growth and improved profitability
- Consistent, highâquality project delivery
- Strong health, safety and operational performance
- Effective plant utilisation and investment
- Expansion into new markets and longâterm client partnerships
Key Qualifications & Experience Qualifications - Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)
- MBA or senior management qualification (advantageous)
Experience - 10â15 yearsâ experience in piling, geotechnical or heavy construction environments
- At least 5 years in a senior executive, general management or regional leadership role
- Proven track record managing complex, multiâcountry operations (preferred)
- Strong commercial, contractual and financial management experience
Key Responsibilities - Set and execute regional strategy in alignment with the Board
- Oversee operational, financial and commercial performance
- Lead major tenders, negotiations and strategic client relationships
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Drive governance, reporting and operational consistency
- Guide plant, equipment and asset investment decisions
- Build and develop highâperforming leadership teams
Key Personal Skills - Strategic, decisive and outcomesâdriven leader
- Handsâon executive with strong operational discipline
- Confident communicator and negotiator across stakeholders
- High integrity with a strong governance mindset
- Entrepreneurial approach to growth and opportunity
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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