General Manager (Steel / DRI / Sponge Iron / MBA) at CA Global

Reference Number: 006 1102 RR

Job Description:

• Our client a Natural Resources and Steel producer, plan to do backward integration for Steel operations in Nigeria. We are looking for a dynamic leader to join as its General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, who will report to the board of directors

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Project Management Consultant and other consultants involved during the Project Implementation stage and ensure the timely completion of project.
• Work closely with Project team and supervise the preparation of budget and ensure strict adherence to budget.
• Preparation of annual strategic and financial plan.
• Evaluate company’s financial and operational performance and devise action plan for continual improvements.
• Foster relationships and consistently maintain communication with board members.
• Work closely with HR and set Key Performance Indicators/Key Business Objectives for all department heads. Implement system to identify the training needs of manpower, optimum staffing and provide conducive requirement to achieve higher retention.
• Act as spokesperson for company in media, conferences, government agencies and general public; attend board and shareholder meetings.
• Work closely with the Finance and Operational team and supervise the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial budgets.
• Always work closely with Tax and Legal team and assure statutory compliance.
• Liaise with various Government Agencies for compliances under applicable rules and regulations. 
• Develop and implement organization wide policies and procedures that will improve operational and financial effectiveness of the company.
• Continuous interaction with staff at all levels and collect feedback for effective bonding between senior executive team, managers and junior staffs and achieve common goal.

 
Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Engineering Degree preferably in Mining/Metallurgy
• Master’s in business administration or similar relevant field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in Mining/Sponge Iron (DRI) industry out of which 10 years in Senior Management Level.
• Prior experience as CEO is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of other business functions such as finance, legal, marketing, HR etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Good knowledge of Corporate Governance.
• South African citizens are encouraged to apply 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive salary package, fixed component (USD)
• Accommodation, Medical Aid and Company vehicle
• Annual Performance Bonus, variable component (up to 30% of Annual Package)  
• 2 tickets per year, with 28 days leave (14 days per roster)