JOB DETAILS:

About our company

Quantum Foods is a diversified feeds, poultry and egg business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The Group is listed on the JSE main board in the “Farming and Fishing” sector under the share code QFH. Quantum Foods has fully integrated egg and broiler businesses with access to superior genetics in both fields. The Feed Producing Unit has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strategic alliance with an international company to ensure cutting edge technology transfer. Quantum Foods’ head office is situated in the town of Wellington in the Western Cape.

Introduction

Quantum Foods has a career opportunity at its Ugandan subsidiary for a Managing Director to join their team. Quantum Foods has a career opportunity for an individual who displays a high level of energy and is a self- motivator at its subsidiary in Uganda. Quantum Foods is looking for a Managing Director to join their team in Kampala. This position will report directly to the Quantum Foods Executive: Africa Operations and will be responsible for delivering on all business results for Quantum Foods Uganda’s operations.

Job description

• Implement, drive and deliver the organization’s strategy
• Deliver business results in relation to sales, marketing, cost management and all operational efficiencies
• Deliver financial results (profit after tax, ROA, asset turnover, cost per unit)
• Manage a team of people in delivering on set goals

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3 year Degree/ National Diploma
• Previous experience in a leadership position with a successful commercial and operational track record of at least 5 years
• Sound financial experience or qualification
• Experience in an Agricultural environment will be advantageous
• Relevant knowledge of or experience of Africa (excluding SA), and specifically Uganda will be advantageous
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams in delivering on agreed goals
• Need to be self-motivated and able to operate to an extent in isolation
• High energy, high intellectual capacity and ability to work constructively with people (customers, suppliers, staff, and government officials) are essential
• Willingness to relocate to Kampala, Uganda – company housing and vehicle provided