Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full Accounting Function
• Managing Cash Flow, Cashbook, Debtors, Creditors, Reconciliations up to Trial
Balance (Overseeing and Processing)
• All Statutory Calculations and Submissions i.e VAT, Income Tax Clearance
Certificates, Workman’s Compensation Fund and Annual Returns
• Payroll Journals And Reconciliations
• Maintaining Spreadsheets
• Updating Finances for Purchase requests, ensuring all entries are accurate
• Assist Finance Manager with Strategic plans, to reduce spending and increasing
profits
• Obtaining Financial Data from Teams such as expenses etc to ensure records are up
to date for accurate auditing at year end
• General Administration

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical – spot inaccuracies
• Organization – good organizations skills and prioritization to ensure that
tasks are completed on time and data can be found easily
• Self-motivated, efficient, trustworthy
• Multi-tasking, interpersonal and correction skills
• Problem Solving
• Strong Relationship with all staff
• Integrity – entrusted with companies’ confidential financial data, expected
to display integrity and confidentiality
• Communication skills – working with colleagues, clients and auditors on a
regular basis. Clear communications with a friendly disposition and a
professional demeanour.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Completed BCompt / BComm Acc / BCom Financial Management
• Completed SAICA articles (an advantage)
• Min 6 years’ experience
• Evolution Accounting
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Strong Analytical, Administration and Supervisory Skills

General

The Group Human Resources Manager (GHRMNG) assumes responsibility to develop the Group’s human resource (HR) strategy, supervise the administrative area of HR and support the other Companies of the Group.

The GHRMNG has overall responsibility to provide assistance, advice and support the Managers about HR issues. The GHRMNG will also be acting Group Mozambique’s HRMNG.

The GHRMNG reports directly to the CEO or his/her deputy.

Duties & Responsibilities

The scope of responsibilities of the GHRMNG covers all HR areas within the Group. This includes overseeing the administrative area and developing HR strategy. The objective is for the Group to reach the next level in the management of its HR.

Outline of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Group HR Strategic Plan definition and follow-up of the deadlines;
• Support the functional managers in staff related matters;
• Ensuring an adequate Recruitment & Hiring strategy is defined and communicated throughout the Group.
• Assist in improving the Group’s structure;
• Definition of Job Descriptions and Job Profiles for all top positions within the Group;
• Supporting the top management in the Team Evaluation and Appraisal Process;
• Design a leadership pipeline for the Group;
• Develop and Implement a Management Performance Evaluation Model;
• Establish training needs for all levels in the Group;
• Develop training plans for the Group with the Training Manager;
• Selecting external trainers when required and evaluating their effectiveness; Ensure Group standards are maintained;
• Ensuring Individual Development plans with the top managers, whenever necessary;
• Ensure payroll processes for the Group that all salaries are paid correctly and timely;
• Keep Salary scale up to date and ensure that Salaries increases process is fair and aligned with salary scale and performance appraisal process; ensure uniform criteria for all employees within the Group;
• Supervise all expatriate processes and ensure that all are in compliance with labour law;
• Supporting and liaise with HR System Developers, on the development of new Human Resources Management Modules; Ensure (where possible) all Group companies use uniform systems and processes;
• Define and implement Group Internal Policies in line with the Grouops reality and the current legislation; Contribute for the disclosure and implementation of Internal Regulation document;
• Coordinate Company communication to the Employees;
• Perform other tasks as may be required by the CEO or his/her deputy.

Job Profile

• Soft Skills – Behaviors / Personal Competences
• Good communication skills;
• Empathy and ability to work in a team;
• Good judgment and strong profit orientation;
• Hard worker, with high levels of energy and self-motivation;
• Results orientated with delivery capabilities and good time management skills;
• Planning and Organization Skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Leadership skills (Coach and develop leaders, assess and improve the performance of direct reports, manage boundaries and allocate resources, select leaders and build the organization);
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, Managers and external 3^rd parties (governmental);
• Conflict management ability;
• Pro-active management style with initiative, dynamism and assertiveness approach;
• Good judgment and ability to lead by example by demonstrating high ethical and moral behaviour whilst ensuring compliance with the Health, Safety, Environmental & Security and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies for yourself and any of your direct reports;
• Available to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role;
• PRO: BA/CD.

Hard Skills – Background / Technical Competences

• Academic Background: Degree in Organizational Psychology or Human Resources Management;
• Experience required (minimum/maximum): 5-10 years, preferably in Transports, Logistics or Human Resources Consultancy in International Companies;
• Good understanding of the Business and Business Needs;
• IT knowledge: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (word; excel; power point);
• Age (minimum / maximum): 30-40;
• Others: English – full command of the English language, both written and spoken;
• Time availability;
• LI: Minimum of 25.

Working Hours

Regular Office working hours:

• From Monday to Friday:
  • 07h30 – 12h30
  • 13h30 – 17h30
• Saturday’s:
  • 07h30 – 12h30

Requirements:

B. Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years general management experience and a history of market and product growth.

Position Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated executive to lead and grow our clients own manufacturing business unit within the Group.

The role requires a leader that will develop a market and product orientated strategy for their business unit and successfully drive its implementation.

The leader will have full accountability for the profit and loss of the business and for establishing an organisational culture that will attract and retain the best people to service the customers, grow the market and manage an efficient manufacturing entity.

This established business is currently a leading manufacturer supplying products.

The business also manufactures a range of industrial products used in specialised packaging, hygiene products and in the agriculture and building sector.

The business recently acquired a company that recycles fabric which is sold into the automotive and bedding industry and has advanced plans to grow into the agricultural and building markets.

The opportunity exists, with the right focus and leadership, to grow the businesses industrial product offering in the above sectors.

The shareholder is committed to doubling the size of this business within the next 5 years and providing the required investment to achieve this goal.

The successful incumbent will lead the Division.

Our client is the leading manufacturer in their field with a national footprint in South Africa and an operation in Namibia.

Essential Requirements:

• B degree with bookkeeping experience (PREFERABLY CHARTERED)
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Strong leadership skills and experience.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Innovative with entrepreneurial flair.
• Proven strategic aptitude and ability.
• Ability to influence at a senior level, both internally and externally.
• Tenacious and results driven with sound business judgement.
• Passionate about achieving high levels of excellence.
• Highly energized and motivated with a high level of commitment.
• Experience in African countries besides South Africa

Financial Management

• Developing and implementing the financial strategy for the business.
• Understanding the value drivers of the business and identifying profitable commercial opportunities to grow revenue.
• Collating and analyzing business data pertaining to all commercial activities.
• Implement and Maintain financial controls
• Prepare and Manage cash in and out-flows
• Create budgets
• Ensuring that all commercial activities meet or improve on budget, cost, volume and efficiency targets (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) in line with business objectives.
• Manage the payment of salaries and wages and associated activities.
• Prepare the monthly management accounts.
• Assist the company accountants in the preparation and publishing of the annual financials.
• Present monthly financial management reports in line with agreed agendas.
• Manage all outsourced Service companies.
• Negotiate contract terms with customers and suppliers
• Complete tender documents and other financial related application forms
• Manage people
• Manage all general accounting activities i.e. Debtors, Creditors, Vat returns etc.

Bookkeeping to balance sheet which includes:

• Allocate all expenses to the correct account codes.
• Cashbook reconciliations
• Processing of Monthly Journal entries
• Monthly Debtor Invoicing and account reconciliations and following up on outstanding payments.
• Loading payments on the banking profile of various accounts
• Maintain the Fixed asset file
• Assist with Income tax workings for auditors and other year-end requirements.

KPI’s

1. Demonstrate effective control of the Business finances.
2. To ensure that debtors are timeously invoiced and payment made according to agreed terms.
3. To ensure that creditors are paid cost effectively and that good relations are maintained.

The successful candudate will be the chairman of the African Executive Team consisting of the Heads of Departments,
which meets regularly to review company performance and direction, progress of strategies, the
exploration of new opportunities and dealing with any unforeseen challenges.
STRATEGY
Responsible for overseeing the African Business Plan and directly responsible for writing the Corporate
Business Plan, Corporate Sales Plan and Executive Business Summary.
MANAGEMENT
Day to day management of the Operations, Sales, Service, Engineering, Marketing and Finance
Departments. This includes:
? Setting KPI’s to manage and monitor activity within the business.
? Recruitment, mentoring and training of staff. Ensuring a positive working environment and
culture.
? Performance managing members of the team including:
– Quarterly consults
– Probationary reviews
– Yearly performance reviews
– Executive Committee
? Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with the Head Office.
? Participate in regular weekly meetings between Australia and Africa
– Finance
– Production Administration
– Production
– Engineering
– Managing Director
SALES
Management of the entire sales and service function within the company, including:
? Preparing and setting yearly sales budgets
? Increasing sales turnover in accordance with budget or at least at an agreed level as set out
by the directors.
? Using your strong negotiation and relationship building skills to assist the BDMs with
meeting clients to build, maintain and enhance relationships as well as negotiating and
closing deals.
? Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry influencers and key strategic
partners.
? Oversee and manage the company CRM. Ensuring the sales team update the CRM effectively.
? Quote authorisations
? Commercial negotiations – sales contracts, hire agreements, conditions of sale, vendor and
supply agreements.
? Conduct monthly sales meetings and bi-annual sales conferences held in July and December
– please note, July conference is held internationally.
? Evaluation, management and support of distributors, agents and OEMs.
? Entertain clients and industry stakeholders, attend trade fairs, expos and industry functions.
MARKETING
Working with the Marketing Manager to develop and drive the Marketing Department to deliver
global marketing plan, oversee the annual marketing budget and review metrics to ensure ROI.
? Collaborating with the AUS Marketing Team and assisting with the marketing plan for Africa
and South Africa.
? Closing the gap between marketing and sales, ensuring all marketing strategies are running
parallel to sales strategies.
? Attend and present at expos and conferences.
PRODUCTION / MANUFACTURING
Management of the production / manufacturing function within the company, including:
? Ensuring that all build and test procedures are adhered to and are in line with Head Office
protocols.
? Ensuring that all QA / QC protocols are met and in line with ISO9001:2018.
? Ensuring that build quality is to the highest standard on every occasion.
? Fostering relationships with key suppliers and partners.
? Ensuring that build lead times are met.
FINANCIAL
Expenditure control for the facility; includes:
? P & L responsibility
? Monitor expenses to ensure expenditure is in line with operating budgets.
? Travel authorisations
? Approval of credit card expenses
COMPANY
Ensuring the business is managed professionally and ethically, in line with Head Office expectations. This
includes:
? Upholding the values, policies and procedures set by the company and ensure that staff
reporting to you does the same.
? Ensure that the company, its Directors, Shareholders and Employees are never brought into
disrepute.
? Ensure the safety of all staff by complying with all regulatory requirements
To be successful you will need to possess the following attributes:
? Tertiary qualifications
? Previous experience working in a high level management position.
? Strong entrepreneurial skills and a natural ability to spot opportunities for revenue generation
and diversification
? Highly motivated with a passion for driving sales
? Successfully developed and executed strategic plans that have led to an increase in sales revenue
/ growth / market share across the business
? Strong, proven strategic ability
? Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
? High level communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and commercial skills,
? Have a strong technical aptitude
? Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead, mentor and coach successful teams.
? Exceptional time management skills as you work with multiple employees whilst overseeing
multiple projects.
? Strong budgeting, forecasting and math skills
? Commercial awareness with an eye for seeing business improvement opportunities
? Well-developed computer skills
? Ability to travel regularly and when required, at short notice
? Working in different time zones.

Business Development Manager
A successful company that manufactures safety equipment is looking for a dedicated and successful business
development professional to provide our products into the mining, tunnelling, construction and chemical
processing industries throughout Africa
Reporting to the International Sales Manager, will be responsible for:
? Proactively prospecting and securing new business opportunities.
? Maintaining and building customer relationships.
? Achieving budgeted sales.
? Processing new sales leads including preparing and sending quotes and quote follow up
? Negotiate terms and conditions of sale with the client – payment terms, freight and currency
? Updating the company’s CRM.
? Travel as required to customer sites, expos and conferences.
? Ensuring that refuge chambers sold are commissioned and serviced in accordance with the company’s
specification.
? Coordinate service and operator training with your customers.
? Developing the yearly strategic plan for the region.
? Present sales results and opportunities to Management during monthly consultations.
? Motivate, train and mentor agents and distributors
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:
? Experience in selling and supplying plant and or equipment into the mining, construction,
petrochemical industries.
? Ability to present to all levels within an organisation including Senior Management
? Technical aptitude
? Proven ability in achieving sales budgets.
? Demonstrated ability to source and maintain customer accounts.
? Self-motivated and career focused.
? Ability to travel.
? Ability to effectively use MS Suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
? Ability to present at seminars, conferences and corporate functions.
? Certificate IV in training and assessment would be an advantage.

Meetings
? Service Meeting Minutes
? Pre Start Meeting Minutes
? Site brief and Debrief Minutes
Service
? Quotes & Follow up on quotes
? Updating SAP opportunities
? Service order on SAP
? Update equipment cards
? Training Certification
? Write Service Reports
? SAP and Excel Service update
? Forms excellent Customer relationship
? Convince customers to service as per schedules
? Follow up with customers on expired consumables
? Invoicing of Service parts and labour
? Updating customers on order status
? Manage Technicians Schedule
? Schedule and book Site visits
? MASA to MAF intercompany billing
? Work to ISO 9001-2015 compliance requirements
Dispatch
? Goods outwards communication
? Freight arrangements
? Freight documents
Reports to Service Manager

Meetings

• Service meetings
• Pre-start meetings
• Site brief meetings

Admin

• Service reports

Service

• Service refuge chambers and other MineARC products on site
• Liaise with customers on site regarding their servicing requirements
• Install all components in chambers according to quality management, internal procedures and CE certification guidelines
• Conduct onsite training, service and operations
• Test all relevant installations in and on refuge chambers

Workshop

• Manufacture of refuge chambers
• Assembly of other products
• Meeting assembly deadlines
• Stores work as required
• Installation of permanent refuge chambers as required

Requirements

Must have excellent communication skills – face of the company in front of clients so must be well spoken and able to generate reports

Must be willing to travel to site (international travel)

Computer literate

Engineering / electrical certification / tertiary education beneficial, product training will be provided.

Reporting to the Operations Manager this role would be best suited to candidates who have extensive experience within a production / manufacturing facility.

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Reporting

• This position reports to Operations Manager
• Inventory Controller, Logistics Coordinator and Storeman report to this position

Projects

• Entering sales orders
• Setup Project on SAP
• Opening and updating of project file
• Processing production orders
• Overseeing the bill of material process on SAP
• Invoicing and Down payments for Customers
• Checking of Project
• Pre-closing of Project
• GP Report and GP comparison with other related projects
• GP report on service, spares and consumables
• MASA to MAF intercompany billing
• Manage outstanding Orders
• Review and implement administrative policies and procedures

Export of Projects

• Supervising the logistic coordinator on export roles and responsibilities

Finance:

• GP Reporting monthly director
• GP reporting on service spares and consumables GM
• Vendor applications including BBBEE
• Set up and manage vendor Portals

Meetings

• Daily prestart Meeting
• Weekly Production Meeting
• CRM Meeting
• CRM Follow up Meeting
• Weekly Project Meeting

Work to ISO 9001-2015 compliance requirements

To be successful in your application, you should posses the following:

• Have strong finance and accounts experience
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Understand exports documentation is highly regarded but not essential.
• A thorough familiarity with accounting packages, MS Office, and general office procedures,
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Superior communication skills, written and verbal.
• The skill to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Good data entry skills, with high level of accuracy
• Previous experience as a Production Administrator would be advantageous
• Must be systematic and will uphold company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously