Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy General Manager - Agriculture Jobs in Zambia

Job Purpose

The General Manager shall provide overall oversight and leadership of the company to ensure that formulated strategies are implemented in line with the overall strategic.

Oversee the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures across all business units to ensure consistency and quality assurance in all business activities.

Working with the Exco team, adopt effective Corporate Governance Framework and best practices which promote and advocate transparency, accountability and responsibility. .

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Take the leading in the Corporate Strategy and Policy Formulation and implementation

• Ensure that the company is completely setup, operationalized and embarks on growth path to profitability.

• Interpret the Company’s Vision and Mission to work towards achievement of set goals.

• Ensure that a proper Performance Management System is in place and is effectively applied at all levels so that individual KPIs are aligned with Company goals and objectives.

• Ensure that competent leadership and operational systems are in place, to drive and foster change across all business aspects of the company.

• Ensure health, safety and wellness initiatives are supported and that relevant policies are understood, followed and implemented by all employees

• Keep the financial position consistently under review to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of long-term and short-term finance, and that adequate cash flow is available for day-to-day business activities

• Provide leadership in development of Operational and Capital Expenditure Budgets each year and ensure presentation of the same to the Board of Directors and eventual approval.

• Ensure a proactive approach to product and service modification to ensure customers are met at their point of need

• Ensure an excellent brand positioning and a healthy visibility in the market through application of suitable marketing strategies.

• Work closely with the Chairman in order to ensure that the focus of Board Meetings is on the right issues, information is available in a timely and effective manner and the best advice and counsel are drawn from

• Board members during meetings and as required

throughout

• Develop an effective Business Continuity Plan and ensure deliberate and regular effectiveness reviews are conducted and necessary changes are proposed, approved and implemented.

• Ensure that operational areas have an updated risk management framework and register in place linked to the company’s risk management strategies

• Ensure that all business production areas and facilities are always covered by relevant and adequate insurance policies.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong Leadership skills

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Strategy Formulation

• Sound understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes

• Ability to keep up-to-date with legislative and policy changes

• Change Management Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• Result orientated

• Achievement Orientation

• Strategic thinker

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Agricultural, Economics or Engineering

• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Relevant/Similar Field

• At least a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience holding a similar position or a senior management position in a reputable organisation

• Must have a minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience in the Agricultural or Manufacturing sector

• Working experience with a company that deals in Leaf, Forestry or Timber will be a plus

• Must be well connected with different Southern Africa Agric/Food Market players and Government Agencies

• Proven experience of transforming organisations to profit making

• Must have extensive knowledge in Business Planning, Strategy Formulation, Corporate Governance, Sales and Marketing and Financial Management

• Should be conversant with the Zambian legal and regulatory frameworks

• Must have a good understanding of Business, Government and Agric/Food Manufacturing Industry Processes

• Must be a member of a relevant professional body

How to Apply

If you fully meet the hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to:

jobs@bemconsult.com and copy in bemconsult@outlook.com

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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