Job Opportunities at Michael Page

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Managing Director and Executive Board, the Managing Director, East & Southern Africa will be responsible for providing overall leadership of the petroleum & energy solutions business and the successful execution of the business strategy.

• Develop and implement the vision, core values and strategic plan to deliver the significant growth plan set for the business.
• Drive profitability and significant growth in a highly competitive environment.
• Develop streamlined corporate operational procedures and implementation of appropriate systems to improve the operations in the business.
• Direct development and management of annual budgets, reporting into an Executive board.
• Executive leadership across multiple countries across East & Southern Africa.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Managing Director, East & Southern Africa will fit the below description:

• At least 10 years working experience in oil and gas sector, three of which should be at senior management level in a comparable petroleum & total energy solutions business.
• Strong business negotiation skills and proven track record in business development
• Successful leadership and management of business across multiple regions, specifically within the East & Southern African region.
• Strong financial skills and previous budget responsibilities.
• Driven and delivered multiple projects within the oil & gas sector.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of business including working with an Executive Board.
• Master's degree in Business Management.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, benefits and incentives.

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Job Description

Payroll Management:

• Effectively manage the monthly payroll process for our affiliates in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria with the support of our external payroll service providers
• Give pay related input to the Distributor HR
• Oversee statutory compliance
• Respond to employee related queries around their salary payments

Remuneration review & Policy design

• Finding and analysing remuneration structure and benefits offered by other employers in the industry. Ensure pay packages are competitive and in line with statutory requirements and industry standards.
• Spearheading the year end total increase exercise; providing strategic thoughts, formats to Business HR in line with Performance Management strategy
• Participate in yearly compensation surveys, analyse the survey results
• Recommending changes in employee benefits/ remuneration structure. This includes salary, allowances, Variable Pay, medical insurance, group life and accident insurance, car benefit and relocation.
• Create Pay related policies

Annual Business Planning and cost tracking

• Give updates on actual salary costs for each Country unit and flag budget concerns to the HR Director
• Support HR Director with salary cost planning for the next year
• Developing Manpower Plans in line with ABP

HR Business Partnering C&WA

• Decide with Line Managers on the selection of candidates.
• Build up strong partnership with recruitment agencies and ensure timely filling of all vacancies.
• Drive Key People processes such as Performance Management, Talent Reviews, probation confirmations, Individual Development Planning & Related Developmental interventions, Salary increments and bonus pay

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in either Human Resources, Finance or Economics
• 5-8 years experience in HR, at least 3 years experience as Compensation & Benefits Manager or Specialist
• Experience in managing payroll data
• Experience in interpreting Hay and Mercer data and setting up policies
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Other advantages: recruitment experience, FMCG background

What's on Offer

Competitive package