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Managing Director South Africa

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide leadership and full P&L accountability for the HPE Enterprise Group business in South Africa, serving as the senior representative to customers, government, and partners.

Role type

Managing Director (General Manager)

Builds

HPE Enterprise Group business operations and growth strategies in South Africa

Domain

IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, and Services

Required skills

General management, P&L ownership, strategic planning, sales organization leadership, stakeholder management, financial acumen, crisis management, talent development

Preferred skills

International IT industry experience, complex IT solutions expertise, global matrixed organization experience, established senior-level network in South Africa

Technologies

Enterprise IT solutions, infrastructure, hardware, software, services

Responsibilities

Provide leadership responsibility for the HPE business in South Africa with full P&L accountability; Serve as the senior HPE representative to employees, customers, partners, government bodies, and media; Develop and execute country-wide growth strategies; Lead location strategy implementation and strengthen strategic alliances; Sponsor large strategic deals and manage customer escalations; Legally represent HPE entities and support HR on employee relations and unions; Drive compliance with company policies and local governance requirements; Own fiduciary responsibilities including balance sheet, cash flow, and tax considerations; Lead country management teams and oversee workforce planning; Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Seniority

Director level, Executive