Regional Manager - Welkom at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Contributes to and implements the Management/Leadership function in the region, i.e. being accountable for the long-term growth and profitability of the region.
• Accountable for current business which includes UBS, Packaged Explosives, Accessories, Centralized Blasting Networks and Value Added Services by defining and meeting the needs of the customer base in terms of quality, reliability, technical support etc. while delivering on shareholder requirements in terms of financial measures.
• Appointed in terms of the Occupational Safety and Health Act for SHE.
• Achieves and sustains acceptable World Class standards within area of control.
• Must actively promote and manage the Company’s vision and values by demonstrating a hands-on approach in the planning, leading, organising and control of this aspect.
• Assists the Divisional Director in the management of existing supply contracts, the compiling of tenders for new business and has input into the preparation for annual price negotiations for customers within the region, as well as being held accountable for the preparation and delivery of the defined regions sales, profit, operating and fixed costs budgets and meeting set targets as stipulated.
• The incumbent is accountable for effective management of his people via IR, Leadership & Growth, etc.

General

• Must be computer literate.
• Must be prepared to travel throughout the regions.
• Valid resident of South Africa.
• Must be able to work with customers from various levels within the mining industry.
• Must have a valid Red Ticket

Qualifications & Experience    

• BSC Mining degree or NHD plus a Mine Overseer’s or Managers Certificate.
• A business qualification would be advantageous.
• Full Explosives Engineers Certificate.
• Financial acumen & reporting.
• Negotiation skills.
• Business Acumen.

Job specification

• Specific experience required
• At least 5 years’ experience in AEL within the Sales & Marketing business.
• Experience as Underground Manager/Overseer in either a production or technical capacity.