General Manager at Dragnet Solutions Limited

Dragnet Solutions Limited – Our client, an integrated marine service and logistics provider in Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Job Description

We are recruiting for the role of a ‘General Manager’. The ideal candidate will report to the Group CEO and lead the Terminal Free Ports under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-day management of the operation in accordance with current legislation and the general policies/specific directions of the Board.
Enhance and facilitate the profitability of the Port, its public image and positive contribution to the economy of Nigeria.
Prompt execution of all resolutions and decisions of the Board of Directors
Develop, implement, monitor and report on the Performance Management System of Terminals.
Provide good Commercial and Business acumen leadership especially in the areas of port and shipping economics and management to explore opportunities for revenue generation, business growth and enhancing/promoting efficient and safe port operations
Oversee the efficient running of all the Divisions of the organization to ensure they are operating at a high standard, executing all their functions and roles, achieving their goals to ensure each Division and the Authority achieves its mandate;
Provides advice to the Board that reflects the analysis of a broad range of issues affecting port operation, management and development.
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of political, social and economic factors affecting the organization.
Builds and sustains relationships within the organization, the Board of Directors, NPA, port users and with a diverse range of external stakeholders
Drives a culture of achievement and commitment to achieving outcomes beyond expectations.
Drives activities that support organizational sustainability, operational efficiency and flexible resource management; engender a culture of accountability and transparency
Provides Leadership in enterprise-wide compliance to the statutory corporate governance and process compliance standards.

Job Specifications

Good University Degree
Minimum of 15 years of quality work experience; 5 of which must have been spent at Strategic Senior Management level in the Shipping/Port Industry
Professional qualification e.g. MSc/MBA Management is compulsory
Advanced knowledge of port operations and management.
Working Knowledge of all relevant International Port related regulation standards
Working Knowledge of port and shipping industry is of critical advantage.

Job Competency Requirements: