Head of Aftermarket Africa (m/f/d)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider seeks a Head of Aftermarket Africa to drive strategic and operational goals across the sub-region. This role requires a strong leadership presence, with experience in Aftermarket business, negotiation, and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree and a deep understanding of the political and economic landscape in Africa. Willingness to travel is essential. Join us and shape the future of mobility!

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Aftermarket business across all segments.
• Experience in political, social, and economic developments in Africa.
• Ability to drive channel profitability and transformational goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive Aftermarket strategic and operational goals in Africa.
• Develop leadership team cohesion and collaboration across functions.
• Represent ZF Aftermarket in front of unions and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in complex matrix organization

Relationship management

Strategic mindset

Financial acumen

Negotiation with unions

Network with associations and customers

Education

University degree in engineering, economics, or comparable

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Head of Aftermarket Africa (m/f/d)

Country/Region: ZA

Location: Germiston, GT, ZA, 1609

What you can look forward to as Head of Aftermarket Africa (m/f/d):

• Drive the sub-region to achieve or exceed ZF Aftermarket strategic and operational goals and targets within Africa
• Develop the leadership team ensuring team cohesion and collaboration across all Sub regional functions and locations to achieve or exceed the targets
• Design and implement customer- and product specific strategies for African accounts - in collaboration with Business Lines
• Ensure effective customer coverage and efficient usage of resources across all Business Lines and functions in the Sub-Region
• Design, implement and monitor the best performance measurements enabling financial and commercial performance in line with Plan as well as risk anticipation and mitigation
• Drive successful delivery of key projects in the sub-region, incl. structural adjustments, synergy creation and business transformations
• Develop robust networks with ZF peers and industry associations in the sub-region, promote best practice sharing and collaboration; position ZF Aftermarket as a reliable partner
• Represent ZF Aftermarket in front of respective unions and focused ZF Group functions as well as ensure deployment of internal communication initiatives across all locations
• Act as main point of escalation for external (All African customers) and internal topics in the sub-region as well as become the face of ZF in the region to encourage strategic dialogue & Partnerships

Your profile as Head of Aftermarket Africa (m/f/d):

• Successfully completed university degree in engineering, economics or comparable qualification
• Deep understanding of Aftermarket business across all segments and of OE as well as OES business across all segments
• Deep understanding of Political, social and economic development in Africa to mitigate risk and drive profitable growth with the right and relevant market offering
• Robust network/credibility with associations, customers and ZF unions as well as experience in negotiation with unions
• Proven ability to lead in complex matrix organization, strong relationship, management and influencing skills
• Sound financial acumen to drive full channel profitability, transformational mindset and key role player / participant in industry governing bodies
• Collaborative leadership to drive efficiencies and positive staff performance
• Strategic mindset to translate IMEA developmental requirements into KPIs
• Ensure good corporate governance principles according to the relevant markets
• Willingness for travel

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Aftermarket Africa (m/f/d) and apply now!

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At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.