Managing Director-MD Africa at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• Ability to develop and execute effective strategies and strategic plans
• The ability to continuously scan the macro environment and its implications on the business
• Understanding of financial concepts related to project evaluation, budgeting and financial forecasting, return on investment, cash flow analysis, and cost accounting, as well as financial measurement
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to direct and deliver professional product ideas and presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment and in client interaction with emphasis on excelling in relationship building
• Leadership and management proficiency, including sound people management processes
• Excellent capability to independently and proactively service multiple clients and effectively manage multiple priorities

Qualifications    

• Post Graduate Degree in Agribusiness, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or related Qualification
• MBA / MBL / MSc or related Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field

Experience    

• 7 to 10 years executive leadership level
• 5 years or more experience as a senior role in agribusiness, production and/or manufacturing and/or engineering business
• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing strategies and business plan
• Experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement management
• Proven people management experience and managing high performance diverse teams
• Experience in governance, risk and compliance management
• Exposure to lean manufacturing initiatives (including measurement and audit tools) in a manufacturing / production environment

Duties    

• Develops and ensure execution and implementation of strategies, policies, and programs related to agricultural development and food security within the African continent
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including member governments, international donors, agricultural producer organizations, and other relevant actors
• Leading the development and implementation of programs that support all farmers, increase productivity, and promote sustainable agriculture practices
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with national and regional organizations focused on agricultural development and food security
• Providing strategic leadership and oversight in the areas of budgeting, financial management, and reporting, in line with Africa's broader objectives
• Representing Africa Agriculture at regional and international meetings, conferences, and events, promoting the organization's interests and objectives
• Managing the overall operations of the Africa Agriculture sub division, including staff recruitment, training, and development, in order to ensure effective functioning and delivery of the organization's mandate
• Responsible for achieving sustainable growth, profitability, cash flow and other business goals and objectives for Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality; Supply Chain; Production.Operations & Finance and Brand Awareness, Promotion & Marketing functions. Responsible for maturing the people, process and technology capabilities and measurement, reporting as well as continuous improvement, ensuring efficient
• Effective, timeous, consistent, predictable and reliable quality outputs and services
• Ensure execution of a governance, risk and compliance frameworks for Production, Supply Chain, HR, SHERQ, Marketing and Africa Operations including
• policies, processes and procedures that are aligned to Omnia Agriculture and the Omnia Group

Job Competencies    

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Leading and Supervising
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts

Closing Date    
2023/05/31