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Country Manager (Expat role based in the DRC) Jobs in Gauteng, South Africa at Network Recruitment International
Title: Country Manager (Expat role based in the DRC)
Company: Network Recruitment International
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
A leading international logistics and mining support organization is seeking a high-caliber Country Manager to oversee their comprehensive operations at a remote mine site in the DRC. This is a senior management role designed for a strategic leader who is equally comfortable in the boardroom and being "hands-on" within the operational environment.
The successful candidate will take full accountability for the country’s performance, managing a diverse portfolio that includes clearing, logistics, workshop management, and finance.
The Role & Opportunity:
Strategic Leadership: Manage and supervise multi-disciplinary teams across Finance, HSE, Clearing, and Workshop departments.
Operational Excellence: Oversee fleet and equipment maintenance plans to ensure a minimum of 90% availability, while managing daily job allocations and workflows.
Financial Stewardship: Take full ownership of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring strict adherence to group financial procedures, tax compliance, and robust monthly reporting.
Business Growth: Identify and develop new business streams, including equipment handling and clearing opportunities, backed by in-depth financial modeling and forecasting.
Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall financial performance.
Requirements:
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally within the logistics or mining sectors.
- Regional Exposure: Proven experience operating within the DRC or similar high-pressure, remote environments.
- Language Skills: Full professional fluency in both French and English is essential.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong financial modeling skills and analytical ability; knowledge of SAP or SAGE ERP systems is highly advantageous.
- Qualifications: Relevant academic background
- Personal Attributes: A proactive and flexible leader with the ability to influence stakeholders and meet constant deadlines.
Contract Details:
- Type: Permanent.
- Location: Primary duty station is a mine site in the DRC.
- Structure: A 9-week on / 3-week off rotation schedule.
- Package: Competitive and dependent on experience.