Country Manager

Mypetrocareer; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the DRC. The role requires managing logistics, finances, and fleet operations effectively. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the mining or logistics sector, with a strong commercial management background and operational leadership skills. Proficiency in English and French is preferred. This position offers a significant role in developing business operations within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in mining or logistics sector.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet and logistics operations required.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of country operations including logistics and finance.
• Oversee a fleet ensuring preventive maintenance for high availability.
• Lead business development initiatives to identify new revenue streams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

SAP

SAGE ERP

Job description

Reference No NMCountry Manager (ACCA / CIMA / CFA / Fleet Operations / Commercial Management) – DRCReference Number : NMJob DescriptionOur client is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee their operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics, fleet management (+ trucks), customer relations, finance and HSE.

This role requires a commercially astute, hands‑on leader with proven experience managing large‑scale operations within the mining or logistics sector in Africa. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance of operational expertise, strategic leadership and business development acumen, while ensuring compliance, profitability and sustainable growth across all country functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics, finance, HSE and workshop functions.
• Oversee a fleet of + 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or 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.
• SAP or SAGE ERP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, planning and decision‑making skills.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in remote site operations highly desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management capabilities.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV to the contact below:

Nthabeleng Mohlala
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining