Lubricants (Lubes) Manager for Africa

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)

B2B Manager for Africa

As the Regional Key Account Manager for Distributors across the region, the incumbent will be responsible for developing Puma Energy’s Lubricants Strategy for Africa. S/he will be accountable for strategy implementation across the region and will be the point of contact for Castrol Africa, Fuchs and other potential suppliers. In addition, the incumbent will be accountable for the Lubes P&L across the region.

Profile required for the above management roles:

• Relevant tertiary education
• Knowledge of and experience in working with Fuels, Lubricants and Total Fluid Management offer
• Financial knowledge
• Good balance between strategic and tactical views
• Good negotiation and sales skills
• High energy levels.

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