Purpose of Job

To plan and direct all aspects of the Company’s operational policies, objectives and initiatives, ensuring the attainment of short and long-term financial and operational goals and directing the development of the organization to ensure future growth.

Main Outputs and Responsibilities

Manage and provide Strategic Management and leadership in the Depot
• Implement strategies for the delivery of results on a day to day and quarter to quarter basis
• Ensure that required tools, resources, business process, policies are developed, communicated and implemented
• Monitor the execution of operations that support organizational objectives

Manage and implement Operational and technical services in the Depot
• Foster a culture of compliance to conduct activities both lawfully and ethically.
• Develop and implement standards controls, systems and procedures to regularly evaluate the performance of all divisions.

Manage Financial and Revenue collection in the Depot
• Manage relationships with decision-makers in key clients to maximise benefit of infrastructure and business contacts.
• Liaise with investors and Board members to gain new business, manage relationships and assist with opportunities/problems.
• Direct and coordinate approved programs, projects and major activities in collaboration with the management team.
• Oversee risk mitigation strategies regarding operational issues.

Manage and implement Contracts and stakeholder Relationships
• Drive performance measures for the operations’ efficiencies, effectiveness and frequently review indicators.
• Distribute and utilise scarce resources in order for the Company to maximise value for its stakeholders.

Forge and maintain strategic partnerships and manage optimal resource utilisation
• Develop and sustain close business relationships with senior stakeholders from public and private sectors.
• Liaise with management team regarding contracts/potential business
• Collaboratively define company culture in line with the company mandate and ensure implementation and maintenance.

Requirements
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an operations management environment; at least 10 years industry experience (5 years of which must be at a senior management level)
• Knowledge of government legislation regarding financial management and small business development
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles
• Knowledge of mining sector