Required outputs: Functional

• Accountable for the long-term growth and profitability by leading strategic thrust into the region to secure mine growth, manage competitor activity and establish a dominant position within this strategically vital region.
• Accountable for current business which includes bulk, packaged explosives as well as accessories by defining and meeting the needs of the customer base with respect to quality, reliability, technical support etc. while delivering on shareholder requirements in terms of financial measures.
• Must actively promote and manage the Company’s vision and values by demonstrating a hands-on approach in the planning, leading, organising and control of this aspect.
• Assists the Managing Director in the management of existing performance contracts, the compiling of tenders for new business and has input into the preparation for annual price negotiations for customers within the region.
• Accountable for the preparation and delivery of the defined regions sales, profit, operating and fixed costs budgets and meeting set targets as stipulated.
• The incumbent is also accountable for caring and growing his/her people by administering the Company’s industrial relations procedures, applying fair discipline and planning their careers according to the set training gap analyses for each level.
• Manage and take responsibility for all operations, administration and resources in such a way as to comply with the Company’s World Class standards.

Requirements
Qualifications and expertise required (or equivalent)

• A technical qualification (NHD or Degree) preferably in Mining Engineering combined with a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience is required.
• The incumbent must have an intimate knowledge of the open-pit, quarry and underground massive mining markets. Possession of the Explosives Engineering diploma in these market segments is highly desirable.
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management levels is key.
The incumbent will have good project management skills. Project management is one of the strategic drives in the business and enjoys a lot of attention.
• The incumbent will have good business acumen. A business qualification (diploma or degree) will therefore be an advantage.