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

MyPetroCareer.com; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The successful candidate will manage logistics, customer relations, finance, and more for a fleet of over 100 trucks. They should possess a bachelor’s degree and have at least 10 years of experience in the mining or logistics sector within Africa, with knowledge of SAP or SAGE ERP being advantageous. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of driving efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in mining or logistics sector.
• Strong commercial and financial management background.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of country operations.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.
• Lead business development initiatives in logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Logistics management

Decision-making

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

Overview

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.

Application

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.