Country Manager

Country Manager

Two Roads
Closing Date:
20/01/2025,
 5:00 pm

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the business strategy for the West African region in alignment with the company’s global objectives.
  • Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive advantages to drive regional expansion.

Operational Management

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
  • Establish and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and achieve financial targets.

Business Development

  • Lead the identification and acquisition of new clients and projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry bodies, and corporate partners.

Engineering Leadership

  • Provide technical oversight and ensure that engineering projects meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
  • Leverage technical expertise to guide the team and support client engagements.

Team Management

  • Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
  • Mentor and develop local leadership talent to strengthen organizational capacity.

Risk and Compliance Management

  • Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance standards across all operations.
  • Implement risk management frameworks to safeguard company assets and reputation.

Desired Skills
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical and commercial priorities.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in French is an added advantage.
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Cross-cultural communication and adaptability
  • Financial and operational management
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
Additional Information
Years Of Experience
Minimum 3 Years
Job Type
Full-Time
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related field); a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the engineering or industrial sectors.
  • Proven track record of managing regional operations or large-scale projects in West Africa.

If you meet the above requirements, please forward your detailed word format CV and qualifications to 

vacancies@2roads.co.za before 
5:00 pm on 
20/01/2025. 

For enquiries contact the HR Department on