IntroductionA leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa is seeking for a Business Excellence Manager to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Business Excellence team, ensuring alignment with refinery goals and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage and oversee the long-term refinery strategy and the 5-year strategic plan. Ensure the refinery's strategy and annual business plan are aligned with AE Corporate Strategy.
• Act as the primary liaison with the AE Strategy, Sustainability and Operational Excellence Group to align resources, tools, and goals with refinery objectives.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including presentations to the Executive Committee (EXCO) and Board, to provide a unified refinery narrative.
• Lead reviews of critical refinery processes and procedures to improve operational efficiency and increase value generation.
• Oversee the Business Improvement Program, targeting margin enhancement, cost reduction, and capital expenditure optimisation to secure long-term refinery sustainability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of initiatives and alignment of resources.
• Develop and implement change management frameworks and methodologies to support new projects and processes.
• Steward refinery digitalisation efforts, integrating new technologies into operational and business processes to improve efficiency and innovation.
• Lead pre-appraisal and conceptual evaluations of new business development opportunities to support growth and strategic alignment.
• Lead the refinery energy efficiency and carbon abatement strategies and initiatives.

Desired Experience & QualificationMinimum Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering B.Sc or B.Eng
• An MBA qualification will be advantageous.

Work Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or refinery environment, preferably in a leadership or business improvement role.

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong understanding of refinery operations and the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business improvement, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in project management and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.
• Familiarity with process optimisation tools such as Linear Programming (LP) and other performance improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with performance benchmarking methodologies, such as Solomons, to drive operational excellence and comparative performance analysis.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, particularly OHSA compliance.

Package & Remuneration

Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.