Managing Director - Namibia

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Managing Director - Namibia

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Context & Environment

• Geographical Context: Namibia is a vast, sparsely populated country with significant environmental sensitivities, resulting in long supply routes, dispersed customer locations, and operational complexities across a large territory.
  
• Market Environment: A highly competitive market where TotalEnergies holds a relatively modest market position, requiring accelerated growth initiatives, strategic investment, and market share expansion in a rapidly evolving economy. 
  
• Supply Constraints: Limited sourcing flexibility due to reliance on designated supply channels (managed by TotalEnergies
• Marketing South Africa) and restrictions on accessing alternative supply sources available to competitors, requiring strong supply chain optimization and risk management.
• Infrastructure Challenges: Aging logistics infrastructure, including port and rail limitations, constrained storage capacity, and the need for continued investment to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with Group standards.
  
• Talent & Workforce: Scarcity of critical skills in the local market, combined with regulatory constraints on expatriate employment, requiring a strong focus on talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Regulatory Environment: Highly regulated petroleum industry with significant government oversight, requiring proactive stakeholder engagement and rigorous compliance management.

Activities

Governance, Ethics & Compliance

• Act at all times in the best interests of TotalEnergies, in full compliance with Group policies, Affiliate procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and to the values, principles, and standards set out in the Company Code of Conduct and Charters.
• Ensure that TotalEnergies’ policies, procedures, and practices are fully respected across all activities, and that employees are appropriately informed, trained, and compliant.
• Represent the TotalEnergies Marketing Namibia within the country to ministries, regulatory authorities, administrations, clients banks, suppliers, embassies, and other key stakeholders.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

• Provide visible leadership on HSE matters, fostering a strong safety culture across the Affiliate.
• Chair the Affiliate HSE Committee and ensure effective governance and follow-up of HSE action plans.
• Lead the Affiliate Crisis Management Team and actively participate in the Emergency Response Team.
• Conduct regular safety tours and inspections at offices, depots, and service stations to identify, prevent, and mitigate hazard and HSE risks.
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of One Maestro, HSE management systems, and Group standards.
• Define annual HSE objectives, ensure staff awareness, and monitor performance against set targets.
• Actively participate in Company safety awareness programs and initiatives.

Strategy, Business Development & Performance

• Define, establish, and implement the business and investment strategy of TotalEnergies Marketing Namibia in line with Group strategy.
• Drive subsidiary ambitions and ensure delivery of approved budget targets and strategic objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and materialize new business and growth opportunities.
• Analyze the evolution of commercial, logistical, financial, and operational indicators, and implement corrective measure where required.

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong leadership to the employee base, fostering performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Oversee the performance management and job appraisal processes.
• Promote talent development, coaching, and succession planning within the organization.

Financial Management & Internal Control

• Ensure overall management and supervision of internal control frameworks governing business transactions and company activities.
• Approve investments in accordance with the Delegation of Authority and Group governance rules.Ensure effective risk management and financial discipline across all operations.

Stakeholder & Commercial Relations

• Maintain effective interfaces with General Trade (GT) customers, dealers, and resellers.
• Protect and enhance the reputation of TotalEnergies Marketing Namibia through professional, ethical, and constructive stakeholder engagement.
• Provide guidance and leadership on sustainable development initiatives in line with Group commitments and local priorities. 

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field; postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years’ senior management experience, preferably in the energy, petroleum, or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of the downstream petroleum sector, including regulations, pricing mechanisms, supply chains, and products.
• Solid expertise in financial management, budgeting, internal controls, and statutory reporting.
• Experience with Group international financial systems and reporting, with working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High financial acumen and business judgment.
• Planning, organization, and execution capability.
• Ability to operate under pressure in a complex, regulated environment.
• Integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to Group values.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Additional Information

Domain: General Services

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Employer company: TotalEnergies Marketing Namibia (Pty) Ltd