General Manager – Tower Group (Pty) Ltd 879 views

About the job

Our client in mineral processing equipment manufacturing seeks the expertise of a General Manager for their business in Botswana. The ideal candidate will be tasked to develop core business strategies to facilitate business development whilst providing operational and personnel support to ensure the functionality and sustainability of the Business Unit as a whole.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification and Matric
• 8+ years management experience

 

Main Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation
• Business is established and directed to align with company strategy and objectives in Africa
• Plans to increase competitive share in the market are followed through
• Business Unit is structured for optimal operation
• A profitable business plan is developed and executed
• Business Unit’s market segment and market position is identified and developed

 

• Commercial Management
• Manages Company’s Management Accounts, financial analysis
• Perform statistical analysis, analyses the underlying data and reports on these periodically as required by the MD
• Prepares annual budgets (Income statement, Balance Sheet & Cash flow including Sales, Capex, Raw Material, Staff costs, opex)
• Supports annual Contract price, adjustment proposals and negotiations
• Review agreements with legal department as and when required
• Reviews standard commercial terms of all trade contracts with relevant divisional managers
• Adequate financial records and internal controls are in place
• Regular asset management including tools and equipment

 

 

• Operations Management
• Sheq processes are managed as per company policy
• Areas for continuous improvement (including R&D) are identified and addressed
• Product and service proposals to customers are price and technologically competitive
• Relationships and networks with key stakeholders and influencers are established and maintained (including venture partner organisations, service provider and potential customer organisations)
• Products and services which would best suit the business in the region are determined
• Annual marketing and production plan (including annual budget, product improvement and product and pricing strategy) are submitted as required by the Company
• Management reports are submitted monthly and annually
• Annual SED projects are implemented and managed as per budget allocated

 

• Compliance
• Quality and safety standards are adhered to
• Compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements
• Sound corporate governance and adherence to principle of internationally accepted environmental, health and quality standards

 

• People Management
• Plan, select, develop, and maintain manpower capabilities for the function as required by the operation
• Policies, standards, and procedures for the business unit are developed and maintained
• Technical direction is provided according to staff needs
• The unit is resourced as per operational requirements and within legislative requirements to meet company objectives
• Develop contingency plans to ensure organisational sustainability

 

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