General Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF, 1619Full-time2026-09-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead Eaton's Electrical business in South Africa, accountable for the P&L, sales growth, profitability, and market share.

Role type

General Manager (Country Head)

Builds

Eaton's Electrical business operations and strategy in South Africa

Domain

Industrial Electrical / Power Management / Construction & Data Centre

Required skills

P&L management, strategic planning, sales leadership, business development, organizational leadership, financial forecasting, negotiation, market intelligence, digital/AI adoption, change management

Preferred skills

MBA, background in Data Centre and Buildings/Construction segments, deep knowledge of South African electrical market

Technologies

CRM/Salesforce, commercial analytics, AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Define and execute country growth strategy, own P&L performance, build strategic customer relationships, lead and develop high-performing teams, drive digital transformation and operational excellence, collaborate across matrix organization

Seniority

Senior, Executive Leadership

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.