Country Operations Director – Fleet & Commercial Growth

CA Global; Central (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Global is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The role covers logistics, fleet management (100+ trucks), finance, HSE, and workshop functions, with a strong emphasis on profitability and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will balance operational expertise with strategic leadership and business development, ensuring compliance and robust financial reporting for the DRC operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CFA) advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, ideally within the mining or logistics sector in Africa (DRC exposure preferred).
• Strong commercial and financial management background.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet and logistics operations.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in remote site operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee country operations across logistics, finance, HSE, and workshop.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks, ensuring preventive maintenance plans achieve 90% availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality control, and procurement standards.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, P&L, and financial reporting for the DRC operation.
• Supervise and review performance across clearing, finance, and workshop teams.
• Address tax authority queries and ensure timely monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee parts procurement and reorder processes (China, Europe, South Africa) while minimising local purchasing costs.
• Manage workshop organisation and manpower to meet operational needs.
• Ensure rapid recovery response for breakdowns and maintain asset tracking and documentation.
• Identify and oversee social community development initiatives (e.g., infrastructure or hospital rehabilitation).
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams in logistics, equipment handling, or related sectors.
• Analyse financial data and operational performance to drive efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Decision-making

Financial management

Fleet management

Logistics operations

Fluent English

French advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Logistics / Engineering

ACCA / CIMA / CFA

Tools

SAP

SAGE ERP

Job description

CA Global is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The role covers logistics, fleet management (100+ trucks), finance, HSE, and workshop functions, with a strong emphasis on profitability and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will balance operational expertise with strategic leadership and business development, ensuring compliance and robust financial reporting for the DRC operation.