South Africa: Country Manager, Zambia – explosives industry

Key focus areas for the position: Business Development drive business growth, market expansion Oversee the prudent utilization of the budget, assets and other resources to ensure accountability (budget management, driving cost control, and reviewing financial performance) Zambia experience, other African countries will be advantageous Oversee the handling, storage and use of explosives in mining operations Ensure compliance with Zambian mining regulations, including explosives handling and safety standards Ensure safe and compliant blasting People management Project management delivery of projects within the approved budget and timelines Stakeholder management oversee stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain effective relationships with customers, government regulators, partners and communities Provide expert technical guidance Implement effective systems to identify and mitigate business risks to ensure they are kept within acceptable levels Qualifications and experience: Mining/Explosives Engineering Over 12 years experience in mining/explosives Over 10 years in a leadership role International experience in Africa, especially for multinational companies would be an advantage