PRINTING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is an autonomous parastatal under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is an internationally accredited examinations board. ZIMSEC is an examinations board responsible for assessment, evaluation and documentation of the academic readiness, learning progress, and skill acquisition of students at primary and secondary school levels in Zimbabwe. The Council is inviting suitably qualified and motivated persons for the following vacant position that has arisen.
PRINTING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Printing and Business Development Director serves as a Senior Management member of the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) team and oversees all printing production and business development requirements by ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. The position requires a technical person capable of managing the high-tech and modern printing technologies to meet demand of various security print products for Council specialised varied needs.
Council is looking for a detail – oriented and driven Executive to increase revenue by identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long term business growth strategies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Planning, monitoring and performance management;
• Manage a team of print production staff, providing guidance, support, and training as needed to ensure the administrative and print flow is achieved;
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline print production and reduce costs to achieve quality of production and dispatch of printed products;
• Improve on safety and production volume through SHEQ systems;
• Monitor industry trends and developments, keeping abreast of new technologies and techniques;
• Review, approve and/recommend cost estimates for print projects, considering a variety of factors such as quantity, turnaround time, and shipping costs as well as keep accurate records of printing press jobs, including job numbers and invoices,
• To achieve quality, timeliness and quantity in the production of examination and examination related materials
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and build relationship with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors;
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new Council offerings to satisfy customers’ needs as well as provide advice on product development and distribution and promotion strategies.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports for senior management and Council Board Committees;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Degree in Production Engineering/ Manufacturing in the Printing industry or relevant industry
• A Business Development qualification is a must.
• A relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Excellent Project Management skills
• 10 years experience in the Printing, Packaging and finishing industry.
• 10 years experience in a managerial
• Proven Business development, sales or marketing experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to plan and direct the efficient and cost effective operation of the Council printing Business Unit;
• Valid driver’s licence is required.