Group Chief Executive Officer

Description

• As Group CEO of, Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd you will play a key role in shaping the strategic and growth trajectory, and financial success of our operations spanning Namibia and the SADC Region
• Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will create shareholder value by providing the vision, leadership, strategy, and general management skills necessary to lead the company
• In this position, the CEO will provide transformative leadership to a versatile executive team, nurturing a culture of excellence, growth, collaboration, and innovation

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership to management as well as the senior executive team
• Ensure the strategies are implemented, and key strategic indicators are achieved
• Ensure operational excellence
• Fostering and expanding relationships with key stakeholders such as shareholders, regulatory bodies, industry associations and partners
• Overseeing the overall fiscal wellbeing of all the entities
• Integrate cross-functional collaboration to develop and maintain policies and procedures that align with organisational goals and improve efficiency
• Ensure the overall growth and expansion of the business entities
• Ensuring succession of the executive team and development of the group human capital component
• Efficiently solves the complex challenges of a multi country operations
• Lead, motivate and promote the executive team promoting employee engagement and developing a high-performing leadership team
• Proactively identify and address business risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, industry standards
• Support/enhance a high-performance culture and acts as custodian thereof

Requisites

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or similar qualification
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years’ senior management experience with proven success record of growth
• Should have hands-on experience in food processing and value-adding activities
• Experience in agriculturally related industries will be advantageous
• Experience in working in the SADC region and international exposure will be valuable
• Good negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
• Should be a candidate that can resolve complex challenges and have change management capability
• High energy levels
• Preference will be given to a Namibian citizen
• Fluent in English
• Valid Drivers license

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The Company offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related
• Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Copies of Qualifications and Identification Documents (ID)

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at ceorecruit@NamibMills.com.na (not larger than 2MB) with the Subject line “Group Chief Executive Officer ”
• Only applications with this subject line will be considered
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na