Description:
Minimum requirements (Qualifications and Skills)SA Citizen. Valid passport. No restrictions preventing relocation to Mozambique. Financial qualification (CA, CFA, or equivalent). Fluent in English, and ideally Portuguese for contact negotiations. Alternatively, excellent in languages and willing to learn. Willing to relocate with your family (not negotiable) as the position is permanently based in Mozambique. Proven expertise in managing and optimising working capital (Not negotiable). Proven ability to implement and maintain robust reporting and internal control systems. Demonstrated expertise in stock management and inventory optimisation. Senior leadership experience at Executive level (Managing Director, Director, or General Manager preferred). Experience within the Industrial manufacturing or related sectors connected to the mining industry. Proven track record in business development, contract negotiations and commercial contracts. Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common objectives. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
Key Responsibilities
This senior leadership role requires a results-driven Managing Director with a proven track record in achieving operational excellence and strategic growth within the industrial and/or mining sectors. Provide strong, visible leadership to the local team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and high performance. Take full accountability for branch profitability, with specific focus on working capital management, cash flow optimisation, and cost control. Implement and maintain robust reporting frameworks and internal control systems to ensure financial integrity and governance. Oversee stock management, inventory optimisation, and stock movement processes to improve turnover and reduce risk. Lead and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
Oversee all operational activities to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with company standards and objectives. Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and relevant government or regulatory bodies. Drive sales strategy, identify new business opportunities, and actively grow market presence and revenue. Define, implement, and monitor performance metrics, regularly reporting on branch performance and corrective actions. Ensure adherence to ethical standards, corporate governa
27 Jan 2026;
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gumtree.co.za