Commercial Plant Manager

Abantu Staffing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee financial and operational functions in Botswana's automotive manufacturing sector. The role requires 10 years of industry experience, including management at the plant level, to ensure effective budgeting, cost control, and coordination across departments. The successful candidate will also manage HR operations and liaise with various governmental entities.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in managing costs and budgets in automotive manufacturing.
• 5 years at plant manager level required.
• Experience in HR related matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and cost control.
• Lead budgeting and detailed cost analysis.
• Coordinate IT, Finance, and HR functions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data extraction

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance and ACCA

Job description

Relocation assistance - Successful candidate will have to relocate to Botswana

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance and ACCA; or any related professional qualification
• 10 years’ experience in managing costs, budgets, and administration aspects of a business in an automotive manufacturing environment, of which 5 years must be at plant manager level
• Data extraction tools for analysis
• Leadership and Project management skills
• Experience in HR related matters

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial and cost control management
• Advise Plant Management on all financial and performance matters
• Budgeting and detailed cost analysis
• Managing purchasing commitments, tenders, and service contracts
• Administration management
• Liaising with BURS and Customs
• Coordination of IT, Finance, and HR in large manufacturing environments
• Broad understanding of payrolls and payment authorizations
• Ensuring adherence to internal control processes
• Pricing and delivery of service contracts
• Coordination with government and other Botswana entities
• Handling legal matters affecting the company
• Managing internal control processes and purchasing
• Overseeing tender processes for services
• Human Resources: Ensuring smooth HR operations and support to the plant
• Monitoring personnel costs, headcount, payroll authorizations, and deviations
• Authorizing bonuses
• IT support for technical and personnel needs
• Supporting finance functions with local accounting
• Budget preparation and forecasting
• Monthly reporting and variance analysis with corrective actions
• Preparing monthly controlling reports and KPI reports as needed
• Coordinating adhoc costs for claims to suppliers and customers