Deputy Managing Director - Africa - Offshore - FR / IT

Approach People Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A recruitment firm is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead a Congolese entity in the Oil & Gas sector. This role requires 15 to 20 years of operational leadership experience, ideally in industrial services, and command of English with either Italian or French. The position offers clear advancement potential towards the General Manager role and includes an expatriation package. The role demands strong leadership, operational oversight, and strategic capabilities.

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.
• Establish activity forecasts and budgets.
• Manage client relationships.
• Oversee the execution of services.
• Enforce internal policies and rules.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in French

Strong strategic and operational leadership capabilities

Excellent 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.