About the Role
Managing Director will be responsible for running the Field ReadyMozambique business on a day-to-day basis, delivering the growth plan, securing and delivering sponsorship contracts, expanding the candidate base, and ensuring operational excellence across training programmes and the employability platform. The MD must be a strong business developer and operator, capable of translating opportunity into results.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years in senior management or director-level roles in Mozambique, preferably in oil & gas, infrastructure, education/training, or human capital sectors.
Strong track record in business development and sales with proven ability to secure major contracts and sponsorships.
Experience running operational teams and delivering results against KPIs and budgets.
Proven stakeholder management skills with employers, contractors, and sponsors.
Experience in Project delivery and Management in remote and underprivileged areas.
Fluency in Portuguese and English.
In-depth knowledge of the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors in
Mozambique, including market trends and regulatory requirements.
Prior exposure to Operational and Business operating processes.
Desirable Experience:
Exposure to regional or pan-African workforce or training programmes.
Familiarity with donor-funded projects (World Bank, AfDB, EU, USAID).
Experience in scaling subscription or digital platforms.
Skill Requirements
Exceptional sales and business development skills.
Strong commercial acumen with ability to close deals.
Operational discipline in managing delivery, finance, and compliance.
Collaborative leadership style, working with Chairman and government relations lead.
Entrepreneurial drive with a results-oriented mindset.