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Job Summary

• The Project Finance Manager is overall responsible for the finance contribution in a project.
• He/she will cover finance support for the full Technical, Economics, Commercial, Organisational & Political (TECOP) spectrum and is single point accountable for the integrity of all financial data for the project.
• He/she drives the messages coming out of these data on behalf of the project so value/risk-based decisions can be made.
• The PFM is the custodian of the overall Governance and performance framework.
• The role provides support, advice and challenge with a target towards value & Top Quartile delivery throughout the full lifecycle of their project
• The PFM has the lead finance role in the project and drives full integration of all finance matters.
• He/she is the custodian of the risk-based financial and business control framework and all mandatory finance processes & standards of a project and ensures an early warning system is in place for all finance disciplines.
• The PFM has a pro-active responsibility to support continuous finance functional improvement, embed and share internal & external learning’s.
• The PFM drives ongoing ESSA, from the implementation of standardization opportunities to eliminating activity and the promotion of cost reduction opportunities

Key Responsibilities
Governance, Risk and Assurance (Lead):

• Ensure a robust risk based internal control and response framework and support a culture of ethics.
• Ensure Finance fully complies with Controls Framework , including Manual of Authorities (MoA) and Project Control Procedures (PCPs)
• Aggregate project specific risk management tools and relevant external factors in the venture risk & opportunity management
• Assure a risk-based project assurance plan is in place.
• Coordinator and executor of internal, stock and contractor financial stability audits
• Make suggestions to audit plans and coordinate agreed financial audit activities
• Ensure full use of the enabling ERP strategies, standard systems, business improvement through ERP usage Planning, Target Setting, & Budgeting (Lead)
• Accountable for facilitating business planning (strategic & operational), target, and budgeting processes
• Accountable for the financial integrity and challenge of the strategic & commercial sensitivities
• Provide assurance on costs and budget assumptions
• Owner of all costs data, assure correct cost classification and latest expenditure profiles are used

Performance Management and Appraisal (commitments, actuals, Latest Estimate) (Lead):

• Accountable for the project LE & drive the performance appraisal review and associated messages
• Accountable for quality assurance of performance management, budget monitoring & appraisal processes
• Accountable for accuracy and quality of Project Delivery Reporting
• Ensure ongoing focus on value delivery and KPIs (benchmarking/TQ initiatives)
• Partner with CP on RtP process, including contract commitments & budget controls
• Ensure compliance with the contingency & allowance release process
• Ensure finance representation on Management of Change and Contingency & Budget release Panel
• Ensure process for and full compliance with costs recovery guidelines and KPI’s
• Accountable for finance support and sign off of all internal and external reporting prior to communication
• Champion costs management and proactively support PM in the embedding of a costs focused organisation. Assure realized cost savings are made transparent and banked Commercial (Support)
• Provide timely challenge and support to commercial strategies in a competitive context and pursue adequate project/ venture responses
• Sound understanding of and compliance with agreements
• Represent Finance (support & interface) in commercial discussions on the project

Economics (Support):

• Ensure the quality of the finance, supply/demand & commercial assumptions to enable objective appraisal of opportunities.
• Ensure that the risks and opportunities are correctly reflected in the project economics Supply Chain Management (Support)
• Finance provides timely support to the development and evaluation of supply chain strategies
• Provide broad support on all financial aspects of management and implementation of contracts and counterparties throughout the contracting cycle. This also includes sign of on third party spend savings
• Provide finance support to all CP and chair project contract board
• Member of claims committee, and provide support to Management of insurance claims Accounting (Lead)
• Ensure reliable inputs to project and financial accounting for Group and fiscal purposes, incl. capital and fixed asset accounting and reliable recording of commitments, claims and value of work done (VOWD)
• Responsible that project (financial) results are correctly and timely recorded & reported in ERP system
• Ensure monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes are timely and accurately completed

Treasury / Cash management/Insurance (Lead):

• Ensure implementation of the Oilserv Treasury guidelines and set project hedging and insurance strategy
• Maximize and protect shareholder value through professional management of monetary assets (cash, investments), payment policies, liabilities (loans), guarantees, dividend policy and FX exposure
• Responsible for facilitating timely flow of funds to and from Oilserv and its partners in the project Functional Integration (Lead)
• Ensure optimal collaboration and integration of Oilserv Group functions & disciplines to drive max value and cash for the Oilserv Group: Risk & Insurance, Tax (Taxation & Corporate Structure), Legal, Finance operations HR (Lead)
• Ensure a fit for purpose finance organisation (in line with Finance Projects guidelines) and compliance with HR processes
• Mentor, coach and develop next generation of Project Finance leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any numerate discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years direct project controls experience.
• Any of CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA mandatory
• Expert user of Microsoft office.
• Expert user of ERP (SAP).
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a project

Skills:

• Experienced professional in commercial or finance discipline, with at least ten years of relevant experience in either Oil and Gas, C&P or Construction, etc
• Ability to manage change in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to integrate a diverse range of commercial and finance services
• Strong business and control perspective and proven leadership and influencing skills in management roles
• Sound Financial management background and capable of working with senior leaders to analyse and solve financial-related issues
• Service minded attitude and strong communication skills in a multi-cultural environment .

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2025.

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Job Summary

• The Fleet Manager will oversee the daily operations of the company’s logistics fleet, ensuring optimal utilization, cost-efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• The role involves managing drivers, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the movement of vehicles, goods, and drivers.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate fleet staff, including drivers and support team.
• Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Track fuel usage, mileage, and expenses to optimize costs.
• Manage fleet documentation including licenses, insurance, and permits.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and report on fleet performance using KPIs.
• Handle incident reports, accidents, and insurance claims.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, and management to ensure smooth logistics operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fleet/logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, transport regulations, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in the logistics, oil & gas, or FMCG industry.
• Good understanding of route planning and cost control.
• Proven track record of improving fleet efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2025.

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Job Summary

• The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production process at our lubricant and plastic manufacturing plant.
• This role involves strategic planning to ensure optimal production efficiency, quality assurance, cost control, and adherence to safety standards.
• The Production Manager will lead and develop a team of skilled professionals to meet production targets and support the growth of the company.
• This position also requires fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities
Operations Planning & Management:

• Create and execute detailed production schedules aligning with sales forecasts to meet customer demand without overstocking.
• Analyze production data to determine areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance production efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with logistics, procurement, and sales to synchronize production efforts and align with business objectives.
• Ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Production improvement planning.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure seamless procurement of raw materials and timely deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as R&D and Quality Control to drive product innovation and quality improvements.

HSE Compliance:

• Develop and enforce comprehensive safety policies to minimize workplace injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead HSE audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as required to uphold safety standards.

Team Leadership & Management:

• Inspire and motivate production teams through effective leadership, maintaining high levels of engagement and performance.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, identifying skill gaps, and facilitating targeted training and development programs.

Maintenance Metrics:

• Planned vs. Emergency Maintenance Work Orders: Indicator of scheduled versus disruptive, unplanned maintenance.
• Downtime in Proportion to Operating Time: Direct measure of asset availability for production.

Key Performance Indicators
Financial:

• Budget Management (% Actual to Budgeted Costs)
• Cost Savings
• Production Volume
• Product / Material Wastage / Error
• Production Efficiency (per period, per person, per labour hour, per machine hour)

Internal Process:

• Compliance/Non-Compliance Levels – ISO; GMP
• HSE Indicators – Compliance levels, Incidents/Accidents reported, Cost of accidents, Days lost to Injury
• Actual to Target Production Output
• Increase in production capacity utilization of at least 3% per year

Customer:

• Customer Feedback

Learning & Growth:

• Self and Team Development – Competency Development; Skills Improvement
• Training Hours

Efficiency Metrics:

• Throughput: Volume produced on a machine, line, or plant over time.
• Capacity Utilization: Extent of manufacturing output capacity used.
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Combines availability, performance, and quality to evaluate equipment or line effectiveness.
• Schedule or Production Attainment: % of time target production is achieved within the planned schedule.

Innovation Metrics:

• Rate of New Product Introduction: Speed of moving from design and development to manufacturing and customer delivery.
• Engineering Change Order Cycle Time: Time taken to implement design changes or modifications into production.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical Science or Engineering discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of cognitive experience in lubricant operations.
• Experience in production and manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Lubricants formulation and production operations.
• Business and Financial Acumen; Financial Management; Knowledge of P&L.
• Quality Control and Assurance.
• Operations Management.
• HSE practices and procedures.
• Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship Management
• Logistics and Warehouse Management.
• Inventory Management.
• Planning & Organisation.
• Managerial Skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Result-driven, Resilient, Creative, Inspiring, Collaborative, Assertive.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2025.