Country Manager (ACCA / CIMA / CFA / Fleet Operations / Commercial Management) – DRC

MyPetroCareer.com; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 2 051 000 - 2 565 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the DRC. The ideal candidate will manage logistics, fleet operations, and customer relations with a focus on profitability and compliance. Minimum 10 years’ experience in the mining or logistics sector required. Proficiency in English and preferably French is essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of country operations including logistics and finance.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks and ensure high availability.
• Lead business development initiatives and identify new revenue streams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Logistics management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering or related discipline

Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CFA)

Tools

SAP

SAGE ERP

Job description

Reference No. 016-1102NM

Country Manager (ACCA / CIMA / CFA / Fleet Operations / Commercial Management) – DRC

Our 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 and fleet management (100+ 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Nthabeleng Mohlala
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short‑listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.