Site Managing Director (acting as a CEO)

About the position

Our client based in Gauteng is seeking a Site Managing Director to join their team. This would be a 6-month Contract. 

To act externally in the capacity of CEO on behalf of the Company to fulfill the vision of the company by managing relationships with stakeholders and providing sound internal and external leadership. 
Internally, the role requires the incumbent to act as Director, with executive responsibilities to the board, ensuring performance objectives are met and effectively managing sub-contractors.  The above delivery is made possible by implementing an approved strategic plan.
In addition, the individual will have responsibility

• for the total P&L of the company’s contract
• to report to the Board of Directors through the appointed Chairman satisfying all South African legal and commercial obligations (as part of the concession agreement)
• to provide leadership in directing all company resources and managing all assigned company assets, including internal and external supply contracts in fulfillment of the Maintenance Commercial Contract under agreement with the BOC.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Resume main responsibility for safety in the organization
• Effective execution of board responsibilities
• Achievement of agreed targets
• Effective execution of the company transformation process
• Effective development, implementation and measurement of the MEP (Margin Enhancement Plan)
• Effective post-project support and provision of continuing maintenance service to the Operator
• Effective executive level contract management (with associated compliance, governance and negotiation)
• Effective stakeholder relationship management
• Effective leadership and people management
• Effective self-management

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
GENERAL:

• 8-10 years+ management experience (preferably in a multi-national organisation)
• Executive level contract management, with a proven track record of successful contract negotiation
• Proven track-record in leading a large team (100 people+), whilst driving sustainability and service in order for contract renewal and other business to be awarded
• Proven track-record in achieving profitability and 100% compliance to SLA’s
• Sound knowledge of relevant and associated industries – transport and rail
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills

COMPANY:

• Sound knowledge of company’s vision, values and strategy
• Sound knowledge of how strategy can convert into successful execution of business
• Sound knowledge of the integration model between company and the overarching business
• Sound knowledge of company policies and procedures including governance requirements
• Sound knowledge of company’s supply chain and associated processes
• Sound knowledge of relevant customers and stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of the Maintenance and Services divisions

ROLE:

• Sound knowledge of directorship responsibilities
• Sound knowledge of customer relationships as well as related agreements
• Expert knowledge of specific business deliverables (e.g. P&L, profitability, renewals)
• Sound knowledge of sound corporate governance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education: Post-graduate degree (business qualification); MBA highly advantageous
• Training / Experience: Previous experience in similar position
• Number of Subordinates: ± 150

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• Site Managing Director
• Contract negotiations
• Stakeholder Management