Group General Manager Operations

Job Description : GROUP GM OPERATIONS EAST AFRICA a global mining services company who require a Group GM Operations with their primary responsibility being entrepreneurial, possessing the ability to identify opportunities with new and existing customers for the group. Able articulate and present to the board growth opportunities. Provide leadership and manage Eastern & Southern Africa operations and corporate governance to achieve the overall business. This role reports directly into the COO. Responsibilities: · Provide leadership and direction to achieve project targets · Identify opportunities with new and existing customers · Articulate and present to the board growth opportunities · Ensure efficiency and profitability through compliance with financial, administrative and operational systems and procedures · Propose capital expenditure projects to expand capacity or improve operations · Ownership and effective management of consulting spends and relationship · Ensure employee development and training on all compliance matters · Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place · Oversee new projects and shutdowns · Oversee the recruitment and employee development plans · Work with Finance and Support to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including Taxation labour, mining commission and corporate governance · Assist Finance and Support to manage liaison with all regulatory authorities and unions · Work with Finance and Support to assess, monitor and mitigate corporate risks for the business · Ensure the Company has appropriate systems to enable it to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically · Collaborate with other management colleagues and corporate executives to achieve overall business objectives · Work with Finance Support to manage employee relations and HR aspects · Other duties as required Requirements: Qualification and Skill · Relevant tertiary qualification preferable, ideally with a managerial diploma/degree · Preferably a mining engineer with thorough knowledge of all drilling techniques · Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role · Business Development and Entrepreneurial · Ability to influence people at all levels and make difficult decisions · Ability to overcome difficulties and solve problems with a positive attitude · Strong communication skills (verbal and written) · Strong interpersonal skills and team building/development focused · Previous experience with ERP system preferred · Advanced MS Office Benefits and Contractual information: · Competitive executive package · Expat FIFO or residential – negotiable · Ability and willingness to travel regularly, and work site hours/days when required

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