Description:
REQUIREMENTS
The role will be based in Sandton. However, the successful candidate will be required to work the first 3-6 months in Kariega to familiarize themselves with the business Affirmative Action South African citizen A recognised university Degree/ Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economy, with an inter-disciplinary background of politics, public affairs, and sustainability management as an advantage A minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive and/ or mining industry Working experience in automotive/ raw material associations in AfricaESSENTIAL SKILLS
Knowledge of the raw material market (main materials, producers, countries, regulations) Knowledge of ESG aspects of critical raw materials Knowledge in raw material regulation in Africa for the following materials: copper, plastics, aluminium, rear earth, magnesium, tungsten, Gallium, germanium, nickel, and graphite Ability to deal with different stakeholders within the raw material/ automotive industry as well as with development and education institutions Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent presentation, and argumentation skills Planning and management skills Structured working style Computer literacy is essential (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint) Self-motivated and driven Independent working style Strong teamwork skills Full availability to perform international business trips (within Africa) Multicultural competence Leadership and delegation Fluent in English Proficiency in German would be an added advantageRESPONSIBILITIES
Establish a bridge function (representative) for the group raw material purchasing onto the African raw material and automotive associations as well as for the group purchasing headquarters Additionally, a support function for public affairs in partnership or escalations subjects with local governments is part of this position’s scope Responsible for the management of the raw material regional office (personal, disciplinary and functional leadership) Participation in all local network associations for raw materials, raw material politics and raw material automotive policies within Africa as the regional representative for the group Construction of a centralized database that’s valid for the African countries considering local news, laws, regulations, and insiders as well as information regarding subvention programs with the scope of the mining and refining industry for the group's priority raw materials to support the group with alternative mining suppliers Identification of opportunities and risks via a risk analysis from regulations and initiatives and deriving suitable measures for the raw material s
12 Mar 2025;
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