Petrochemical Industry Manager

Qe Services (Qe Services); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical sector is seeking an experienced Petrochemical Industry Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves strategic leadership, ensuring operational effectiveness, and fostering collaboration while driving sales and managing risks. Ideal candidates will possess a Chemistry Engineering background and significant leadership experience in the petrochemical field.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in chemical supply, 5 in petrochemical leadership.
• Proven track record in sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic leadership and ensure a committed workforce.
• Develop and implement business strategies and risk management plans.
• Drive long-term sales and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Growth

Financial Understanding

Relationship Management

Performance Culture

Risk Management

Education

Chemistry Engineering degree or diploma

MBA or Business Management certification

Job description

My client, based in Johannesburg, is currently seeking a Petrochemical Industry Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

1. Provide dynamic leadership for the business unit to ensure a motivated and committed workforce.
2. Show strong operational leadership.
3. Build and maintain collaboration and teamwork across all areas and operations within the group.
4. Develop and implement the vision, mission, and values for the petrochemical business, including its suppliers, customers, and staff, to ensure long-term market leadership.
5. Develop and execute individual product and principal business strategies, budgets, cash flows, people development, and succession plans.
6. Drive long-term sales, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line growth proactively, creatively, and sustainably.
7. Identify business risks, develop responses, and manage risk mitigation.
8. Plan and direct regional and customer activities to achieve targets related to performance, quality, ethics, culture, and legislative compliance.
9. Oversee the performance of various product lines via cohesive regional teams, reinforcing ethical organizational philosophy and corporate culture, in line with MD directives.
10. Develop and maintain values and reputation for ethical leadership with all market players, including customers, suppliers, partners, and regulatory bodies.
11. Report to the MD on business strategies, plans, performance, and future opportunities, including capital and operational expenditures.
12. Build alliances, partnerships, and networks to support long-term viability and growth.
13. Execute responsibilities in compliance with lawful requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• A Chemistry Engineering degree or diploma, preferably in the petrochemical sector.
• Additional qualifications such as an MBA or Business Management certification are an advantage.
• At least 7 years of experience in the chemical supply field, with 5 years in petrochemical ingredient leadership.
• Proven track record of growing sales and understanding of bottom-line impact.

Competencies

• Experienced manager and hands-on leader with high performance standards.
• Ability to build and manage relationships successfully.
• Skilled in creating a performance culture through personal interaction.
• Strong understanding of financial performance and control.
• Knowledge of raw material procurement mechanisms in the chemical industry.
• Experience managing in Africa and understanding the full value chain.
• Good grasp of sales and marketing drivers in chemical raw materials.
• Streetwise and able to handle various situations confidently.
• Experience working constructively with government and third-party suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage change successfully.
• Ability to work effectively with a board of directors as a senior team member.
• Strong communication skills.

If you are ready for the next step in your career and wish to apply, please send us your updated CV for review.