Global Aviation Manager - Puma Energy International

Puma Energy International is a vertically integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in Africa, Latin America, North East Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Currently, the group operates in 29 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Switzerland. Puma Energy directly employs more than 2 350 people and is a subsidiary of Trafigura Group – one of the world’s largest independent commodity traders.

Puma Energy offers challenging and exciting career opportunities within the energy industry. We are looking for the best people in the business. To keep talented people there is ample opportunity for progression and development within the organisation, where ability and commitment are rewarded. This environment drives the success of the company and its people. A career with Puma Energy is more than just a job. It is an opportunity for driven, ambitious and hardworking individuals to join a successful and growing company based at our offices in Johannesburg.

Are you ready for the challenge of working in a fast-growing company with an ever-expanding global footprint, where change may just be the only constant?

Puma Energy International is expanding its reach in Africa and we are looking for talent to join our fast-growing African team.

Aviation, Business-to-Business (B2B)
Mining and Lubricants (Lubes)

Global Aviation Manager

Puma Energy is currently active in more than 25 airports, spread over Africa and Central America. The incumbent will develop and manage Puma’s new and ongoing Global Aviation business in order to achieve the overall key objectives of the business (ie volumes, margins, EBIDTA, Capex investments, Opex, etc). He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives as well as coaching, training and developing aviation staff, while establishing and implementing quality initiatives, efficient customer service and improving staff productivity. Building effective relationships with local market stakeholders also forms part of his/her duties.

Profile required for the above role:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the aviation fuel business
• Track record of developing business for setting up business from scratch and/or leading a market entry to a more mature state
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to interact with large external clients and vendors as well as key internal stakeholders, work independently, be a strong team player and work on multiple projects concurrently.

Other Opportunities
We are looking for Finance Managers with downstream and office work experience across our African operations, with current requirements in Benin and Malawi. Applicants should be nationals of these countries. As we are currently expanding, we are regularly looking for talent in other functions, including: • Commercial Aviation • Engineering: Engineers and Project Managers • Operations.

In addition to relevant qualifications, technical competence and skills in the above areas, knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an advantage. All of the above roles require travel into Africa.

Please apply by visiting our Careers website: http://www.careersinafrica.com/en/puma-energy/job-opportunities

Closing date: Friday, 16 March 2012