Country Manager - DRC - French Speaking Verfied

Salary Negotiable Abroad more than 14 days ago 30-03-2015 10:41:41 AM
27-04-2015 10:41:41 AM
The purpose of the job is to manage the mining blasting service delivery process to customers in a way that meets (or exceeds) their tangible and intangible needs, and enhances the relationships with them to ensure that the COMPANY will be their first choice service provider.

This service is delivered by ensuring that all the statutory, legal and company SHEQ requirements are administered and adhered to. Other responsibilities include the management of the department, its employees and the company’s assets in the form of stock, finances, materials, equipment and vehicles. The incumbent will also be required to implement and apply all the necessary managerial controls in the execution of duties.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

- Managing the operational service delivery value chain

- Acquire new business

- Managing stock and finances

- Ensure that SHEQ requirements are met

- Supervision, motivation and development of staff

- Quality management

- Maintenance of equipment and vehicles

- Responsible for setting standards for housekeeping in all work areas and ensuring that they are adhered to at all times

- Strong customer focus.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.

A blasting ticket and previous work experience in the mining industry

Diploma/Degree in Mining/Mechanical/ Engineering would be an added advantage

Work Experience

3- 5 years’ previous work experience as an expat in African countries

Working experiences in the mining industry

Proven track record in business development and Client management

Required Competencies

Sound knowledge of applicable legislations such as; Explosives Act, OHS Act, Mine Healthy and Safety Act

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email,etc)

Sound financial/ budgeting management skills

Effective planning and organisational skills

Sound people management skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Strong negotiations and business development skills, customer focus, analytical ability and sound decision making skills

Mechanical / technical insight

Tolerance for stress and ability to work with minimal supervision

Physically fit and energetic with sober habits must be willing to work additional hours if and when required.

Fluency in French

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. However, we will keep your CV on our database for any position that may become available