Managing Director at Tharisa

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

The Managing Director is responsible for giving strategic guidance and direction to the board to ensure that the Company achieves its financial vision, mission and long-term goals, direct and control all business operations.

Job Role

Technical work responsibilities:

• Give strategic advice and report results and findings to chairman and board members.
• Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments online with company’s objectives.
• Manage resources, including the attracting, hiring and retention of personnel.
• Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission.
• Create and report on business plans, monitoring its efficacy and progress.
• Remain close to all stakeholders including the chairman and board members, staff, clients, key-decision makers and external service suppliers.
• Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintain quality products that are competitive, all while delivery excellent customer support.
• Continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue/sales targets are met.

Core work outputs:

• Primary focus is on effective operation of the fabrication units to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of products
• Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain market relevance and promote products and services to increase sales.
• Manage key personnel, clients and service providers.
• Maintain the quality of products, services, customer support and level of service in line with service level agreements and other retention strategies.
• Promote the wellness of staff and implementing policies in line with labour legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment.
• Preparation of annual reports and attending/presenting at board meetings.

Requirements

• Degree in a Business / Finance related field
• Masters or MBA degree would definitely count in your favour
• An Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma
• 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing company
• Computer Literate
• Valid driver’s license

Closing date: 22 June 2023