Business Unit Head

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petrol Card

Voice minutes and Data

Voice minutes and Data

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Business Unit Head to direct and control business operations. This role involves developing strategies to drive revenue, managing resources, and mentoring a multi-skilled team. Applicants should have an Engineering Degree or B.Tech with significant experience in the Energy and Power Management industry. The position offers market-related salary and additional benefits like a petrol card and telecom allowances.

Qualifications

• 5 years of function-related experience.
• 10 years of leading teams.
• 15 years of project experience.
• 15 years in Energy and Power Management industry.
• Established business management track record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control business operations to achieve financial goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue and lower costs.
• Oversee and mentor a team to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage budgeting processes and monitor project progress.
• Develop and implement marketing and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Financial management

Ethics

Education

Engineering Degree or B.Tech

Post Grad management courses

BSc Engineering

Professionally registered engineer

Job description

Job Overview

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Business Unit Head to direct and control their business operations. A Business Unit Head is responsible for giving strategic guidance and direction for the company to achieve its financial vision, mission and long-term goals. The Business Unit Head reports directly to the Cluster Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Business development including research and implementation of new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintaining quality products that are competitive, all while delivering excellent customer support.
• Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments with company’s objectives.
• Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission.
• Remain close to all stakeholders including the cluster heads, employees, clients, key decision makers and external service suppliers.
• Manage resources, including attracting, hiring and retention of talent.
• Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain market relevance and promote products and services to increase sales within area of responsibility.
• Manage key personnel, clients and service providers.
• Oversee and develop a team of multi-skilled individuals setting clear expectations, empowering and mentoring employees, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring continuous improvement, and aligning performance with business goals and leadership values.
• Participate in budgeting, align individual targets with national objectives, monitor project progress within budget and timelines, and ensure effective management of all associated budgets.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree or B.Tech, Professionally qualified, and Post Grad management courses.
• Preferred-BSc. Engineering Degree and Professionally Registered Engineer, Post Grad management courses
• Function related experience: 5 years'
• Leading teams: 10 years'
• Project experience: 15 years'
• Other experience: 15 years' in Energy and Power Management industry
• Established business management track‑record and experience in a complex business/commercial environment.
• Proven ability to develop business strategy and objectives
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Important Requirements

• Power and Energy Management industry experience
• P&L Management
• Business Development & Business Profitability Management
• Financial Management Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Leading teams – Strong leadership and influencing skills up to C-level

Benefits

• Salary - Market-related
• Petrol Card
• Voice minutes and Data

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.