General Manager, Operations – Dawa

Closing on: Nov 26, 2026
Subsidiary: Dawa City Ltd.
Purpose: The General Manager, Operations will oversee the overall operational effectiveness of the company’s industrial park developments and management activities, providing strategic leadership, resource management, and stakeholder coordination while working closely with the Managing Director to drive growth, optimize operations, and ensure that TFZE and DIZ maintain international standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company’s vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the direct reports, ensuring clarity of objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company policies in all operational areas.
• Develop and manage the annual operations budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Oversee large-scale development projects from conception to completion, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Work closely with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and external partners to facilitate smooth operations and compliance.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies across all operational units.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to direct reports, fostering professional development and succession planning.
• Any other task assigned by MD
  

Qualifications/Experience

• MSc. or MBA in Finance, Building Technology, Land economy, Architecture, Planning, Civil/Structural Engineering or Land Surveying with high business acumen.
• Membership of the relevant professional body.
• A certificate in Project Planning and Management from a recognised institution is desirable.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant working experience, six (6) years of which should have been in senior management.
• Proven experience in a General Manager or similar executive role.

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