Regional Manager: Organisation Operations (Human Capital Moz)

Reporting Line: General Manager Operations

Role Mandate

To operationalize, lead, manage and set strategic objectives for ORGANISATION aligned to ORGANISATION’s Group Strategy that will enable the achievement of stated financial, sustainability and other strategic objectives. The Regional Manager: ORGANISATION plans, directs, coordinates and accounts for implementation of activities at the highest level of management, with the contribution of managers and employees. Furthermore, ensure that ORGANISATION is well positioned in its industry and amongst its stakeholders; and that a conducive environment is created for employees to perform and grow. Develop, drive and execute Forestry and Processing Plans in order to maximize profitability and efficiency for the ORGANISATION Operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Increase financial value for ORGANISATION operations;
• Develop, manage and oversee implementation of the product innovation plan for ORGANISATION operations;
• Develop, manage and oversee the implementation of ORGANISATION tactical and operational plans;
• Develop, manage and oversee the execution of the Annual Plan of Operation (APO) for planting, thinning, pruning and harvesting operations;
• Analyse monthly benchmarking data and reports received from the above entities, as well as international publications and market intelligence service providers;
• Conduct strategic and other presentations to GM: Operations, EXCO, the ORGANISATION Board and Shareholder, when requested;
• Manage and oversee trading activities where operations procures lumber and related products from external suppliers and sell same to compliment own production;
• Manage and oversee consignment stock agreements and monitor ORGANISATION’s share of the lumber market;
• Ensure product deliveries in accordance to the sales plans and allocations;
• Manage ORGANISATION operations to achieve the budgeted results by optimal use of resources (equipment, people, funding);
• Manage and oversee ORGANISATION operations (core operations) to achieve the budgeted results utilizing resources efficiently and profitable;
• Develop and oversee asset plan and ensure implementation of appropriate controls;
• Monitor, oversee and ensure efficient management of growing stock;
• Monitor, oversee and ensure efficient management of moveable and immoveable assets;
• Facilitate FSC certification of plantations in ORGANISATION and ensure it is maintained once certified;
• Oversee and ensure maintenance of TUP areas of less than 3%;
• Manage and oversee the maintenance of the ORGANISATION risk strategic and operational register for all ORGANISATION operations;
• Manage and oversee the implementation of the ORGANISATION risk mitigating measures;
• Manage and oversee the implementation of appropriate action/s to prevent repeat findings from internal and/or external audits;
• Ensure succession planning of key and critical positions within ORGANISATION and other talent management interventions;
• Lead, coach and develop high performance middle/junior management team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12;
• 4 year BSc Degree in Forestry;
• 8-10 years’ experience in Forestry of which at least 3 years at a Senior Management level;
• Master’s Degree in Forestry/Business Administration/Business Leadership will be an added advantage;
• Mozambique Citizen/Fluently speak/write English and Portuguese;
• Valid drivers’ licence.

Behavioural Competencies

• Assertiveness;
• Diplomacy;
• Judgement;
• Result Oriented;
• Rational thinking.

Skills

• Persuasion and Influence;
• Strategic Thinking Ability;
• Organizational and Commercial Focus;
• Analysis and Problem Solving;
• Coaching and Mentoring.