Deputy Managing Director - Africa - Offshore - FR / IT

Approach People Recruitment; À distance; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Deputy General Manager for a subsidiary in Africa. The ideal candidate should have 15-20 years of experience in operational leadership, preferably in industrial services. Fluency in English and either Italian or French is required. The role involves business development, operational management, and leadership. An expatriation package is offered as part of the role. This is a unique opportunity to help transform and grow an established organization in the Oil & Gas sector.

Prestations

Expatriation package

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years in a general management or operational leadership role.
• Experience in offshore project management is a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Define and steer the commercial strategy.
• Oversee preparation and validation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Establish activity forecasts and budgets for the entity.
• Guarantee execution of services in terms of safety and quality.
• Manage social dialogue with employee representative bodies.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Strategic leadership capabilities

Operational leadership capabilities

Understanding of QHSE requirements

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Are you looking to give new momentum to your career as a Deputy General Manager and take part in the transformation of a well-established industrial player?

Our client, a subsidiary of an international group (French group), is seeking to appoint a new Deputy General Manager to support the growth of its Congolese entity, which comprises over 500 employees.

The position offers a clear development path toward the General Manager role within 2 years.

Join a growing company operating in a niche sector (Oil & Gas), delivering maintenance services, production operations, major project management, and more.

Position based in Africa, specifically in Congo.

Main Responsibilities

1. Business Development

• Define and steer the commercial strategy in coordination with the Group President.
• Structure and manage client relationships based on proximity, listening, and satisfaction.
• Oversee the preparation and validation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate contracts in compliance with delegated authorities.

2. Operational Management

• Establish activity forecasts and budgets for the entity, ensuring monitoring and updates.
• Mobilize the human, technical, and financial resources required for project delivery.
• Guarantee the proper execution of services in terms of safety, quality, deadlines, and costs.
• Define the operational organization and supervise the preparation and follow-up of interventions.
• Ensure compliance and prevention regarding workplace hygiene, health, and safety.

3. Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Apply and enforce internal policies and rules (safety, quality, ethics, CSR).
• Manage social dialogue with employee representative bodies, in partnership with the HR Director.
• Produce regular reports for the Group Management.

4. Leadership & Management

• Define and implement the subsidiary’s organizational structure.
• Lead and unite teams while maintaining direct and constructive communication.
• Ensure compliance with social regulations and support the deployment of HR policies (recruitment, skills development, career management, mobility).
• Travel is required as part of the role.

Profile Sought

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent.

Experience

15 to 20 years in a general management or operational leadership role, ideally within industrial services or maintenance. Experience in offshore project management is a strong asset.

Skills

• Fluency in English + Italian, or Italian + French.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of QHSE requirements.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership and sense of responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision.

An expatriation package is offered.