Job Roles at Mohinani Group

Role Summary 

• The New Business Ventures Lead will be instrumental in the identification, assessment, and strategic planning & evaluation of new business opportunities across multiple industries in Sub-Saharan Africa. They will provide investment feasibility analysis, evaluating payback periods, ROI, risk assessment, and market viability to drive strategic investment decisions for the company.

Key Activities

Business Evaluation & Feasibility Studies

• Assess investment opportunities across multiple sectors and determine market viability, ROI, and financial sustainability.
• Conduct feasibility research, including economic, legal, and operational aspects.
• Prepare investment proposals with clear payback calculations and profitability projections.
• Present findings to the investment committee, providing data-backed recommendations.

Strategic Growth & Industry Analysis

• Conduct market research on industry trends, competition, and emerging opportunities.
• Identify new markets and sectors that align with business expansion goals.
• Develop frameworks for risk mitigation and financial modeling in investments.

Financial & Commercial Assessment

• Work closely with finance teams to analyze investment risks and returns.
• Ensure investments align with budgetary constraints and long-term financial goals.
• Build strong business cases that support scalability and profitability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Deal Structuring

• Engage with local regulators, government bodies, and industry leaders to drive investment success.
• Lead negotiations and due diligence processes for acquisitions or partnerships.
• Foster relationships with potential investors, business owners, and financial institutions.

Lead Generation and Prospecting

• Generate leads and prospects through various methods, such as cold calling, networking, and attending industry events.

Performance Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor and analyse the performance of new ventures, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.

Key Competencies

• Financial & Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Teach Savvy
• Customer Centricity
• Negotiation

Scope of the Role

Position profile

• Strong Accounting & Financial Expertise - Deep understanding of financial modeling, feasibility studies, and investment analysis.
• Proven Experience in Business Acumen & Development – Thorough understanding of business principles, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.  In addition to the aability to assess industries, evaluate payback periods, and drive strategic investments.
• Sub-Saharan Africa Market Knowledge – Experience in operating within emerging markets and navigating economic volatility.
• Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Ability to present investment cases to senior leadership and influence decision-making.

Position Requirments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. MBA is a plus
• FCA-qualified or a Chartered Accountant
• Certification in Business Analysis & Financial Modeling/Strategic Planning/Project Management a plus
• 5-7 years of experience which should include Business Development Management – developing projects from conception to completion. Private equity experience a plus
• Pan-African experience required; outside of Africa a plus
• Knowledge of designing and implementing frameworks for long-term goals

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Role Summary 

• The Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management within an organization. They will set up the PMO, develop and implement PMO strategies, manage the project portfolio, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. 

Key Activities

Governance

• Establish the PMO role and create a Center of Excellence in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company requirements.
• Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation
• Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, tools, templates, policies and metrics
• Monitor compliance with project policies and standards.

Team Leadership

• Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
• Establish the PMO organization structure, hire and manage project staffing requirements in line with project objectives
• Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Analysts, Market Leads, CXOs, Regional Directors, and support contractors in a direct and indirect reporting structure.
• Set annual performance targets for direct reports and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.

Tracking and Monitoring

• Track and provide project status and audit reports.
• Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.

Prioritization

• Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

Change Management

• Be an agent for change within the organization, driving forward continuous improvement and working closely with the wider Organisational Change/Transformation team to mobilise and embed functional and cultural change

Key Competencies 

• Budget and Financial Management
• Project Planning and Management
• Change Management
• Adaptability and Problem Solving

Scope of the Role

Position profile : Strong project management experience preferred; consulting and managing transformation projects a plus. International experience desired.

Flexible, adaptable and resourceful when managing changing timelines and multiple deliverables and stakeholders

Position Requirments

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related field desired
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience
• Expert‐level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM)
• Proven ability to establish credibility with senior stakeholders, excellent influencing skills to build and maintain relationships and work collaboratively