Quarry General Manager

PRI is recruiting a Quarry General Manager, to be based in Cabo delgado.

Duties

• Actively engage with and lead all stakeholders
• Manage quarry design, planning and implementation process
• Coordinate with and manage potential Quarry Operator on all required activities as to bring Quarry ready for operational phase and within the established timeline and framework
• Follow up on and manage external advisors supporting Licensing requirements including potential ownership transfers and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities during operational phase

• The Quarry Manager will have overall responsibility for managing all aspects of the business (e.g., commercial, financial, operational, legal & regulatory, HR & PR, etc).
• Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
  Commercial
• Controlling sales and output
• Closing and managing commercial contracts and agreements
• Financial & Administrative
• Responsible for the efficiency and profitability of the quarry
• Managing the quarry\'s budget
• Providing management with monthly reports and statistics on the quarry\'s performance
• Ensuring the Quarry’s budget is managed efficiently and reported on at any interval as requested by shareholders
• Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of administrative requirements

Operational

• Checking that the quarry\'s production levels are maintained safely to schedule
• Developing and implementing inspection systems and checklists
• Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out as per the agreed highest standard
• Assessing equipment and production materials levels
• Checking that all vehicles and machinery on site are maintained to a good standard
  Legal & Regulatory
• Ensuring that key government Regulations are maintained throughout the site
• Keeping up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments
• Undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all regulations

HR & PR

• Managing and recruiting staff
• Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise
• Developing links with local groups, community and organizations

Requisites

Basic Job Requirements

• The candidate will ideally have minimum 10 years experience with 5 years experience in management roles in delivering successful projects preferably in the Aggregates and Construction Services sectors
• A Business, Project Management or Civil Engineering degree and/or proven expertise in the relevant area is required
• Fluency in English and Portuguese
• Experience working for Quarries and/or working in Mozambique is preferred
• Willingness to live in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and good relationship with stakeholders
• Good problem-solving skills
• Understand the techniques and processes used in quarries
• Be able to keel calm and make quick clear decisions while coping with pressure
• Be able to prioritize and be flexible
• Objectivity and analytical thinker
• Result / Goal orientated
• Sense of responsibility, integrity and honesty

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted