Job Description
The business is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader capable of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and forward-looking innovation across a diverse business portfolio
This role will suit an executive with a strong track record in leading complex operations, scaling businesses, and cultivating exceptional stakeholder relationships with suppliers and clients across multiple industries. A key priority will be steering the division toward sustainable growth in alignment with the group’s long-term strategic objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the divisional strategy in alignment with broader organizational goals
- Anticipate market trends, competitive dynamics, and industry shifts to position the division for future success
Operational & Commercial Performance
- Lead and optimize operational performance across all functions, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Take full accountability for divisional revenue, profitability, and long-term value creation
Growth & Expansion
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, commercial partnerships, and adjacent markets
- Drive commercial plans that support expansion, diversification, and competitive differentiation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders
- Represent the division externally in key forums, negotiations, and strategic engagements
Leadership & Culture
- Inspire, mentor, and develop senior leadership teams to foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
- Champion operational governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the division
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate qualification in business will be advantageous
- 15+ years’ experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
- Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-disciplinary operations
- Experience working across the African continent would be ideal
- Experience in cash management, fintech, or banking is essential
- Proven track record of scaling businesses, driving profitable growth, and achieving measurable commercial outcomes
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in P&L ownership and strategic decision-making
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
- A people-centric leader with a strong history of building high-performing teams and developing future leaders
Apply now — the client is looking to appoint for this role as soon as possible
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I also specialise in recruiting for:
- C-Suite / CxO roles across Africa growth markets
If you have not received any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Corne Booysen
Senior International Recruitment Consultant
Executive Search & International Recruitment – Africa
Connect with me on LinkedIn:
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