Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Career Prospects Limited
Our client, a leader in the production, management and supply of exotic forest plantations, forestry and quality wood products for the domestic and international markets, requires, a versatile, dynamic, self-motivated, highly credible and suitably qualified individual to fill the under listed position of;

Managing Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction and managing all functions as well as the day to day operations of the company in order to ensure effective management and sustainability of the business.

Main Duties and Accountabilities of the Job Holder
• Develop and execute the company's business strategies in order to attain the goals of the Board and Shareholders
• Provide strategic advice to the Board and Chairperson so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company's future
• Direct and manage all company functions and operations in order to ensure effective management and sustainability of the company
• Oversee the company's financial performance and innovate other business ventures;
• Spearhead the development of the company Strategic Plans and provide strategic advice to the Board of Directors;
• Provide vision and direction to garner the requisite synergies to maintain the company's competitiveness and sustainability:
• Implement, monitor and ensure achievement of set goals and objectives through Performance Management Contracts and/or Balance Score Cards;
• Coordinate departmental functions in order to ensure uniformity of actions, objectives and purposes;
• Plan and direct company operations, provide guidance and decisions on matters critical to the effective and efficient operations of the company;
• Monitor company performance against set objectives and ensure that Heads of Department implement corrective action and management resolutions,
• Consolidate corporate plans, reports and ensure timely preparation of budgets, for timely submission of the same to the Board of Directors for approval;
• Ensure timely submission of statutory, financial, Board, company and other relevant reports;
• Ensure that Board decisions are implemented timeously:
• Ensure that a cohesive and competent Management Team exists in the company and is adequately trained to execute duties by applying sound management practices
• Provide effective communication, conducive for effective undertaking of company operations;
• Attend Board and Committee meetings as a member.

Required Core Competencies, Attributes and Skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills:
• Strict adherence to good Corporate Governance;
• Strategic Management (including developing strategic business plans);
• Leadership in building and sustaining a high performance organization
• Developing and implementing operational systems and strategies;
• Stakeholder Management, Communications and Public Relations, Financial Management, Risk Management and Change Management;
• In depth understanding of the forestry sector and its regulatory environment;
• Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that may influence the business,
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance;
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• High integrity and ethical attributes, and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, ACCA/CIMA, Forestry: Production Management or other relevant field;
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Strategy or Forest Sciences will be an added advantage;
• Ten (10) years post qualifying hands-on experience in a Senior Management role;
• A demonstrated leadership skill at Chief Executive Officer level an added advantage; and
• Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should email their CV to: jobs@careerprospectslimited.com and/or Namucana.musiwa@careerprospectslimited.com.
The closing date for receiving applications is; 25th January, 2022.
For more details, please visit: www.careerprospectslimited.com

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