The Africa Data Centres Zimbabwe Executive’s role entails achieving profitable growth and optimal business valuation by leading the development, execution, and decision-making of Data Centre business strategy in Zimbabwe, encompassing data Centre operations, infrastructure investments, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Develop and oversee the implementation of medium to long term strategies for the Data Centre business to ensure growth and profit opportunities are compatible with key objectives and within acceptable risk standards. -Identify and investigate new investment opportunities and develop appropriate investment strategies to capitalize on opportunities to enhance the growth of the Data Centre business and assets. -Develop and execute business models for Africa Data Centres Zimbabwe. -Overall accountability for the Data Centre business P&L, setting and monitoring performance against targets, as well as implementing mid to long term tactical plans to improve performance. -Direct the development of, and monitor performance against investment return forecasts, ensuring that overall performance supports Company objectives and investment needs. -Lead the preparation and review of divisional budgets aimed at facilitating effective execution of divisional strategies and activities and ensure that the budgeting process aligns functional strategies to the achievement of corporate strategies. -Develop, manage, and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including clients, partners, investors, government authorities and an internal organizational network), building networks and leveraging relationships to support the long-term strategy and maximize opportunities. -Ensure that good working relations are maintained with regulators such as RBZ, POTRAZ, Local Authorities, Government Ministries and Departments etc. -With the Financial Controller, review annual and half-year consolidated financial statements (including subsidiaries) and ensure that they comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and accurately reflect the performance of the company. -Review the company annual report for consistency with consolidated financial statements. -Entrench the culture of the organization in the division by facilitating the adoption of the corporate values at all levels. -Ensure that business policies and procedures are in line with best practice at all times. -Lead the development, review, and digitization of processes for the company. -Ensure compliance of the divisions with relevant legislation, by-laws, regulations, quality certifications, and business standards. -Ensure through the GM-Technical that the roll-out of systems and network deployment occurs within the agreed timelines and meets the business objectives. -Ensure that the business continuity plan for the business is developed, updated, and maintained.
Qualifications and Experience
-Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Commercial, Sales or equivalent. -MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is mandatory. -8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar or related environment with 6 years in a Senior or Top Management position.
