Commercial Manager

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Personnel (Pty) Ltd Full time

International Company based in Johannesburg that is a vertically integrated plantation forestry business, producing plywood and other timber products Sierra Leone is looking for a Commercial Manager for their Sierra Leone branch. The Group continues to establish a total of 2,000 hectares per annum, which upon maturity is principally converted into plywood for the local, regional and export markets. They also produce wooden electricity transmission poles and agricultural posts, as well as some edge glue panels and sawn timber products.

You will be responsible for the following:
Manage and be responsible for the business operations / administrative departments of the Company including finance and human resources

Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities, development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales

Promote the Company nationally and locally, developing and building new and existing business relationships and support

Take a leading role in ensuring departments manage and maintain appropriate spare parts by implementing and monitoring preventative maintenance programs, spare parts stock databases, management and control, and efficient procurement to replenish spare parts

Oversee all asset management to drive for highest equipment uptime and service life, with clear schedules and rationale for asset replacement

Responsibility for the Company's finance and accounting functions directly line managing the Company's Finance Officer

Monitor the proper implementation of financial systems and controls demanded by the Group CFO

Prepare the annual budgets together with the General Manager and Group CFO

Prepare monthly rolling forecast and management accounts (BS, P&L and cash flow statement) including commentary on variance against budget

Continue to develop operational controlling instruments (plantation & sawmill)

Accrual accounting for plantation and saw mill / industrial operations

Carry out reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities

Oversee staff recruitment from general labour upward to ensure that the process is well targeted and efficient. The recruitment of labour should result in the rapid provision of labour to departments in need, and where commuting distances are minimized

Support and promote Company compliance with the principles and criteria of the Forestry Stewardship Council and other relevant certification bodies as determined by the Company

Ensure adherence to the Company policies and procedures

Manage all legal compliance and legal actions by / against the Company

**Education**:
A high level of financial and business administration (including HR, legal and relationship management) competence with a proven track record of managing, at a senior level, similar business through similar phases of growth and development

Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, ability to interact constructively with people across different cultures, disciplines and institutions

Experience living and working in developing countries

Fluency in English and excellent computer literacy

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary in US Dollars

Significant annual performance bonus

Accommodation and transport provided by the Company

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent



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