Managing Director Job (1)


Job Deadline 16 November

Our client, the Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone Limited (LS MFEZ) is a subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). LS-MFEZ Ltd was incorporated on 25th June 2012 with a mandate to manage, operate and develop the LS-MFEZ. The main purpose of establishing the LS MFEZ is to promote manufacturing activities, to be supported by commercial and residential facilities. The line Ministry for LS-MFEZ Ltd is Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. LS-MFEZ Ltd is headed by the Managing Director who is supported by managers in various divisions.

Responsibilities

  • To plan, coordinate and control operations of the company and provide strategic direction for the company, its development and growth within the mandate given by the strategic plan, the Board and general guidelines and to develop policies, philosophy and plans to ensure that LS-MFEZ conducts its business in line with its mission
  • Develops and implements the strategic plan for the company in order to generate satisfactory levels of shareholder value and positive, reciprocal relations with stakeholders
  • Evaluates and implements LS-MFEZ Ltd annual operating budget plans including strategies against objectives or policies and procurement plans submitted by subordinates from all Departments, and thereafter presents the budget to the Board for approval
  • Reviews constantly the Company’s performance against set objectives and plans as given in the Company’s strategic plan and budgets
  • Ensures that necessary resources are marshaled to finance, equip and run the planned operations and capital projects
  • Ensures the continuous improvement in the quality of marketing strategies for the company
  • Prepares and presents to the Board objective periodic reports of the Company’s affairs or performance and related issues, and implements resolutions of the Board within agreed time frames
  • Provides leadership, supervises subordinates, agrees, monitors and reviews their performance in order to ensure that they meet their agreed performance objectives or targets
  • Coordinates the implementation of technical policies and programmes of the LS-MFEZ
  • Ensures that the best Corporate Governance practices are followed

Qualifications

  • Full Grade 12 School Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance or relevant field
  • Master’s Degree in related field
  • Ten years post qualification experience, of which Five years should be at senior management level
  • Membership to a relevant professional body
  • Good strategic and business Planning skills
  • Good interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Excellent communication skills, as the jobholder has to interact at the highest level with major stakeholders
  • Good management and leadership skills
  • Able to galvanize the entire Company into achieving results
  • Good analytical skills
  • Team building skills
  • Effective negotiations skills
  • Must be proactive and result oriented

How to apply
The position title being applied for should be included in the subject of your e-mail.
Failure to adhere to the instructions above will invalidate your application.
Your attachments must bear the position title you are applying for and your full name
Additionally, applicants are required to quote the advert reference number in their application (email subject or on envelope). A detailed Curriculum Vitae (in MS Word Format) must be submitted together with copies of academic and professional certificates and names, contact numbers, and addresses of four referees using one of the following methods:
Submit it with your CV to:
Laura and Partners Consulting Ltd,
397 Independence Avenue, Woodlands,
PO Box 51388
Lusaka.

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