Our client, a reputable Solid Waste Management Company based in Lusaka, seeks a highly competent, results-driven, quality-conscious, and suitably qualified individual to run the firm as:

GENERAL MANAGER

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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will provide overall strategic leadership and oversee the effective management of operations, finance, and business growth.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee daily operations, including waste collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational efficiency
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, and performance targets
• Manage stakeholder relationships including local authorities, regulators, and clients
• Drive revenue growth, cost control, and service excellence
• Prepare and present management and performance reports to the Board

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• A Master’s Degree (MBA, Environmental Management, or similar) will be an added advantage
• At least six (6) years post-qualification experience in a busy, fast-paced environment, with a minimum of three (3) years at senior management level
• Demonstrated experience in solid waste management, utilities, logistics, environmental services, or municipal services is highly desirable

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills
• Sound financial and operational management expertise
• Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of environmental and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

• Oversee daily operations, including waste collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational efficiency
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, and performance targets
• Manage stakeholder relationships including local authorities, regulators, and clients
• Drive revenue growth, cost control, and service excellence
• Prepare and present management and performance reports to the Board

• Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills
• Sound financial and operational management expertise
• Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of environmental and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• A Master’s Degree (MBA, Environmental Management, or similar) will be an added advantage
• At least six (6) years post-qualification experience in a busy, fast-paced environment, with a minimum of three (3) years at senior management level
• Demonstrated experience in solid waste management, utilities, logistics, environmental services, or municipal services is highly desirable