Africa Operations Head at JCDecaux Africa

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Structural / Mechanical /Civil Engineering background/MBA (Diploma/Degree Qualification)
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Minimum of 8-10 year’s Operational experience of which 5 should be on Senior Management level
• Designing/Drawing Capabilities Required
• Excellent Computer Literacy essential
• Industry knowledge preferable
• Health and Safety knowledge (OHS Act)
• Must have International experience (UK or Europe an advantage)
• Must have a valid passport, to travel to Various Africa locations

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Operations Role

• Negotiations with Suppliers/Contractors/Councils
• Maintain high operational standards / deadlines
• Control of project budget - H & S and any other project that you head
• Design steel advertising structures and oversee and sign off steel manufacturing
• Quality control of product (new and existing) – Traditional and Airports
• Accurate compilation of site sketches and building files
• Ensure that integrity of data on all assets are updated – (Trimbled and locations verified)
• Ensure that all assets are regularly maintained and per specific maintained schedule
• All repairs and maintenance carried out, are to be reported to the applicable General Manager and follow up to ensure that this happens
• Field reports are to be completed and submitted to RoA GM’s and CEO
• Advise on local & SLA’s subcontract daily wages  
• All opposition activity to be reported to the applicable General Manager & CEO
• Liaise with Sales Department (SA and Local) and clients, CEO & RoA GM’s
• Schedule provincial trips to inspect sites
• Monthly report of Operation
• Safety representative, report to the 16.2 appointee responsible for the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Check and control operational budget spending and report / recommend cost savings per country
• Ensure that sub-contractors adhere to OHS Act
• Train staff on various levels
• Planning and project management of new builds / maintenance
• Ensure that all Assets are appropriately branded with the Continental logo
• Develop and roll-out Contagious innovations
• Technical skills regarding wind loads, calculation if the structure can carry an additional load
• Inspect and monitor quality of work performed on structures by maintenance crews
• To be energetic, have a can-do attitude and be prepared to work hard and learn fast.
• To drive certain special projects as delegated by the GM.
• To form an opinion and offer solutions to the many challenges that the General Manager is faced with.
• Assist with budget and financial control of the business on a monthly basis (in consultation with the GM)

Skills

• Action orientated and “hands-on” person with high energy levels
• Good People Skills
• Must be self-motivated with a “can do” attitude
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Good negotiation skills
• Good Communication and Reporting Skills, both oral and written
• Good Organisational/Management/Planning and Admin Skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible and capacity to be “multi-skilled” and multi task
• Ability to liaise with Engineers to ascertain/maintain Engineering Specifications
• Ability to liaise with city councils to ascertain/maintain Advertising Regulations
• The ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge
• Ability to interact with clients at all levels
• Strong self- discipline and motivation
• Must be a team player

Attributes:

• Strike for 100%- First time Right
• Very good management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness to travel
• Above average Document control, administrative control
• Ability to investigate and respond to queries successfully and expediently
• Ability to control and monitor the submission of information and documentation within a confidential environment
• Confidence in dealing on a senior management level
• Computer Literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint