General Manager Job at Dragnet Solutions Limited

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, an integrated Marine Service and Logistics Provider in Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager

Job Location: Calabar, Cross River

Key Job Responsibilities


  • Responsible for the day-day management of the operation in accordance with current legislation and the general policies/specific directions of the Board.
  • Enhance and facilitate the profitability of the Port, its public image and positive contribution to the economy of Nigeria.
  • Drives a culture of achievement and commitment to achieving outcomes beyond expectations.
  • Drives activities that support organizational sustainability, operational efficiency and flexible resource management; engender a culture of accountability and transparency
  • Prompt execution of all resolutions and decisions of the Board of Directors
  • Develop, implement, monitor and report on the Performance Management System of Terminals.
  • Provide  good Commercial and Business acumen leadership especially in the areas of port and shipping economics and management to explore opportunities for revenue generation, business growth and enhancing/promoting efficient and safe port operations
  • Oversee the efficient running of all the Divisions of the organization to ensure they are operating at a high standard, executing all their functions and roles, achieving their goals to  ensure each Division and the Authority achieves its mandate;
  • Provides advice to the Board that reflects the analysis of a broad range of issues affecting port operation, management and development.
  • Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of political, social and economic factors affecting the organization.
  • Builds and sustains relationships within the organization, the Board of Directors, NPA, port users and with a diverse range of external stakeholders
  • Provides Leadership in enterprise-wide compliance to the statutory corporate governance and process compliance standards.

Job Specifications

  • Good University Degree
  • Minimum of 15 years of quality work experience; 5 of which must have been spent at Strategic Senior Management level in the Shipping/Port/Terminal/Logistics Industry
  • Professional qualification e.g. MSc/MBA Management is compulsory
  • Advanced knowledge of port operations and management.
  • Working Knowledge of all relevant International Port related regulation standards
  • Working Knowledge of port and shipping industry is of critical advantage

Job Competency Requirements

  • Leadership (Leading From the Front, Leadership by example)
  • Business Acumen
  • Management Skills( Technical, Financial, People, Project)
  • Communication
  • Visioning
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellent Decision Making
  • Accountability
  • Result and Value Driven
  • Quality Management.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Revenue Growth
  • Profitability
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Market Share Growth
  • HSEQ Compliance
  • Corporate Governance and Risk Management Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Port Overall Performance and Productivity
  • Effectiveness of Stakeholders Relationship Management
  • Shareholder Value Growth.