Business Development and Operations Manager - explosives industry - Zambia

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading player in the explosives industry, is seeking an exceptional Manager to lead and expand their operations in Zambia.
This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of a business that has recently entered the Zambian market and drive its next phase of growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening market presence, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring the effective management of all operational and commercial activities.
Must have technical knowledge of explosives and associated safety standards.

POSITION INFO:
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

• 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