Managing Director (MD): Mining and Power at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an effective approved strategic business growth plan for the company, in line with the overall Group Strategy, to ensure a sustainable and profitable business unit;
• Ensure that the strategic plans contained in the Business plan are well communicated and implementation is monitored continuously;
• Provide dynamic and effective leadership;
• Oversee key client management and retention strategies;
• Identify new growth opportunities on the continent;
• · Commercial structuring of appointments with sufficient commercial acumen to not limit growth and the provision of client solutions;
• Oversee the planning and preparation of expressions of interest, proposals and final bids to achieve fee targets, in conjunction with the Bid Office where necessary ;
• Cultivate and maintain regular contact with key existing and potential clients in conjunction with the Market Sector Coordinators, Project Managers and other relevant senior staff;
• Oversee the efficient delivery and performance of Projects;
• Lead and coordinate Commercial / Joint Ventures; and
• Represent the Group in a professional business-like manner to enhance the Group’s reputation at all times. 

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng in Electrical Engineering; 
• Pr Eng; 
• MSc or PhD (advantageous);
• MBA (advantageous).

Experience 

• 15+ years in Mining/Power sector (majority in Power);
• 10+ years in a management role in a professional services firm;
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role in a Power business;
• Private sector experience and led a business with at least R100m turnover;
• Successful sales generation & market development record, with current market knowledge;
• Strong business network in the private‑sector.