Head of Operations, managing team across borders: Mauritius, Zambia, DRCDetailed analysis of business trends including sales performance, customer relationship management and financial KPIsStrategic management of suppliers and clientsPolicy and Procedure development: Standard Operating Procedure for Operations DepartmentContract Management with both suppliers and clients

In everything that we do, we believe in enabling organisations from across the globe to trade in the DRC.We combine years of supply chain experience with local knowledge of the intricacies of trading in the DRC, from changing legislative requirements to a complex socio-economic climate.These factors are integrated into a comprehensive route to market solution for any organisation looking to conduct trade into the DRC, and the commodity producers located therein.

Afritex Ventures is an investment holding company with strategic investments in African based fishing operations that market seafood to a global base of customers, with fully operational state of the art fishing and processing facilities in Mauritius and Mozambique and a global retail operation in South Africa and America.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Inventory Management from Purchase Orders of Raw Materials to Final Product DeliveriesAssist in Logistical arrangement for all… Show more Afritex Ventures is an investment holding company with strategic investments in African based fishing operations that market seafood to a global base of customers, with fully operational state of the art fishing and processing facilities in Mauritius and Mozambique and a global retail operation in South Africa and America.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Inventory Management from Purchase Orders of Raw Materials to Final Product DeliveriesAssist in Logistical arrangement for all goods/dealsDemand Planner for USA based clientsProvide project level analysis – producing required project analysis, short- and long-term.Presentation of summarised information to executive management and business managersAnalyzing possible new deals from inception to close out.Creating and taking ownership of a variety of models, including but not limited to: sales forecasting models, production requirement models, national and global sales analysis models.Create and maintain project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time and resources, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project life-cycle, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions and resolving conflicts.Detailed analysis of business trends Setting and tracking business performance targets and KPIsAssisting the financial team with budget analysis, financial modelling and daily reporting responsibilities. Show less

Key Roles and Accountabilities:Procurement, Logistics and Operations Manager for all Mozambique and Madagascar based Clients and Accounts Relationship management with key international suppliers and clients Managing all orders placed from conceptualizing to final deliveryDevelop and manage the strategies for growth of businessDeveloping internal policies and SOP'sManaging all logistics from various international suppliers to delivery of clients in Mozambique, Mauritius… Show more Key Roles and Accountabilities:Procurement, Logistics and Operations Manager for all Mozambique and Madagascar based Clients and Accounts Relationship management with key international suppliers and clients Managing all orders placed from conceptualizing to final deliveryDevelop and manage the strategies for growth of businessDeveloping internal policies and SOP'sManaging all logistics from various international suppliers to delivery of clients in Mozambique, Mauritius and MadagascarTeam management of buyers and import/export specialistsParticipating in management of profit margins and strategies to improve and build financial well-being Show less

This role is a broad role including everything from software to consultancy services. Key Roles and Accountabilities:• Category Manager for Environmental Services, Human Resources, Data, ICT, Commercial, Geotechnical and Laboratory Services• Operational and Strategic support to the business side • Secretary of the Major Contracts Board for 12 months responsible for Minutes of Meetings• Strategic Sourcing – overseeing full tender cycle, ensuring KYC of all tender… Show more This role is a broad role including everything from software to consultancy services. Key Roles and Accountabilities:• Category Manager for Environmental Services, Human Resources, Data, ICT, Commercial, Geotechnical and Laboratory Services• Operational and Strategic support to the business side • Secretary of the Major Contracts Board for 12 months responsible for Minutes of Meetings• Strategic Sourcing – overseeing full tender cycle, ensuring KYC of all tender participants, completion of compliance process within internal business policy and Companies Act• SAP Transactional work• Conceptualizing approaches to the market• Designing, creation and executing of contracts for above mentioned categories• Post award contract management, including reporting on budget overruns and savings of contracts throughout life-cycle.• Relationship management with internal and external clients; on an individual and group level• Mentoring and management of junior BuyerAwards and recognition during this role: Awarded the Rising Star award for 2016, nominated for the “Standard Bank National Rising Star” award. Show less

Contracts Engineer forming part of Sasol E&P International's Supply Chain Management team within the Well Delivery department. My main focus at the moment is an onshore drilling and exploration campaign in Mozambique as well as an upcoming onshore Seismic Acquisition project. Pre-award phase: tenders & negotiations:Compilation of EOI/RFI documents for pre-qualification as well as market research purposes.Drafting of tender documents as well as evaluating received… Show more Contracts Engineer forming part of Sasol E&P International's Supply Chain Management team within the Well Delivery department. My main focus at the moment is an onshore drilling and exploration campaign in Mozambique as well as an upcoming onshore Seismic Acquisition project. Pre-award phase: tenders & negotiations:Compilation of EOI/RFI documents for pre-qualification as well as market research purposes.Drafting of tender documents as well as evaluating received Tenders/Proposals commercially. The coordination input from a Cross-Functional Team before pursuing the economically best option.Preparing of tender evaluation criteria (Commercial section) and getting it approved by the Major Contracts Board.Part-take in clarification and alignment meetings with suppliers.Expectation management internally as well as externally with all stakeholders involved.Contract management:Preparing, reviewing and implementing contracts with suppliers through the official Invitation To Tender and Request for Information processes.Identifying and advising on contract strategies on the short, medium and long term basis.Aligning inquiry adjudication and negotiation results with contract terms and conditions.Collaboration with a cross-functional team in the compilation of final contractual agreements. Show less

My responsibilities include:PRE-AWARD PHASE: TENDERS & NEGOTIATIONS CONTRACT MANAGEMENTThe areas and contracts I have been responsible for includes: Engineering and Design, Professional services, Consultancy services, Lease Agreements, Farm-Out Agreements, Manpower, Recruitment, Construction and my main focus: Drilling Services.