Postmaster General

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from highly competent, experienced and qualified persons to fill the position of POSTMASTER GENERAL that has arisen within the organisation.

Reporting to: The Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• To provide inspired leadership and strategic direction to the business to ensure that Zimpost (Pvt) Ltd fulfills its mandate.
• To coordinate the crafting of strategies for profitability and attainment of key performance targets in areas of Human Resources, Finance, Universal Service, Marketing and Operations.
• To ensure that Zimpost meets corporate social responsibility targets over and above the business revenue targets.
• To create a conducive environment for industrial harmony and individual growth.
• To ensure strict adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
• To implement requisite structures, systems and procedures that drive agreed strategies.
• To develop business plans and budgets in line with the approved strategic direction.
• To develop, for board approval, policies that ensure that standards and guidelines are in place.
• To ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
• To regularly provide performance reports to the shareholder so that performance is in line with key deliverables as agreed with the Board.

Required skills and Attributes

• Strong and outstanding leadership skills
• Time Management skills
• Sharp analytical skills
• Good financial management skills
• Strategic planning and management skills
• Good tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills
• Good grasp of contemporary business issues
• Critical thinking, innovative skills and ability to challenge convention.
• Ability to motivate staff

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A University Degree plus an MBA/MBL and a minimum of ten years working experience at senior level, preferably in a commercial environment.
• Professional qualifications in Marketing, Strategic Management or Business leadership will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated competences in Postal Management, people management, change management. financial management, and strategic management and Marketing skills.