Description:
- To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities
- To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures
- Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.
- Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines, as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.
- Represent the automotive company within the Group as well as externally
- To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners
- To engage with Group, Regional, Local, and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.
- Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets
- Managing the evaluation as well as the implementation of new projects, primarily local production activities, in Africa.
- Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.
- Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long-term needs.
Qualification & Experience requirements
- Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent
Essentials
Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level Financial analysis capability Automotive experience is an advantage Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments Ability to think, plan, and execute at a strategic project management level Sound decision-making ability Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels Ability to plan, execute, and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues, and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment. Conflict management ability Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level. Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO, etc.) Ability to analyze the external environment, draw relevant insights, and antici
09 Jul 2025;
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gumtree.co.za