About the Role:

• The suitable candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge, skills and experience in the following key performance areas to manage the profitability of VKB Fuels (Pty) Ltd:

To ensure that the financial objectives of VKB Fuels are achieved by:

• Growth of VKB Fuels in terms of market share and profitability.
• Effective communication and revision of VKB Fuels’ financial objectives

 Strategic direction:

• Determine short- and long-term strategic goals and priorities of VKB Fuels
• Formulation and implementation of the marketing strategy of VKB Fuels
• Optimal management and utilization of the assets
• Analysis of VKB Fuels ‘policies, processes and practices to identify where risks exist and where additional measures are required

Strategic engagement with stakeholders:

• Continuous liaison with the Board, Executive Management, shareholders, business chambers, government institutions, suppliers and members of management to establish and nurture long-term relationships and strengthen the identity of VKB Fuels within the VKB Group as well as independently.
• Ongoing support and advice to management teams, shareholders, internal and external clients to create a healthy work environment where the full potential of employees are utilized and developed.
• Represent VKB Fuels on public forums and at meetings where necessary
• Build synergy with other divisions within the VKB Group

Operational involvement and direction:

• Maintain & develop strong relationships with different departments within their company to ensure smooth operation of the different sites
• Play the lead role in advising around pricing of products within the retail stores of the fuel stations
• Ensure correct procedures are followed and legal documents are obtained when opening new branches/ renewing current contracts
• Monitor performance of VKB Fuels using key metrics and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders
• Continuous forecasting and project revisions as required to mitigate possible risks
• Build effective working relationships with clients and suppliers to support alignment and better understanding of their perspectives. Use that knowledge and relationships to strengthen VKB Fuels’ financial position

Requirements and Skills:

• Relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualification(s) in Marketing/ Business Management etc.

At least 10 years Executive Management experience in the following areas:

• General Management of the whole business cycle within a fuel station with a retail store
• Proven experience in the alignment of strategic-, operational- and financial goals
• Excellent proven financial skills
• Insight and vision in the fuel industry in South Africa
• Strong focus on compliance and regulatory frameworks within the fuel industry in South Africa
• Effective conflict management skills
• Comprehensive networking, communication and negotiation skills
• Steadfast character with regard to ethical values, consistency and integrity
• Strong leadership- and change management skills
• Team player and protect and live out VKB’s unique and healthy culture at all times
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement through analysis
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Ability to manage both internal and customer relationships
• Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities