Job Description Our client, a Global Leader in the Petrochemical industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic Commercial Manager to join their Cape Town, Western Cape Refinery team. MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE: To occupy a pivotal role in driving business growth and success. To lead a cross-functional team of 12 consummate professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success in achieving their goals. To demonstrate strong leadership skills, backed by your ability to drive results and collaborate cross-functionally, to drive Team success in this role. To oversee various commercial processes such as optimisation, strategic planning, business improvement plans, product planning and scheduling, and driving strategic integration of the Cape Town based operation with major international shareholders. KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: At minimum a BSc Chemical Engineering A Commercial qualification such as an MBA or MBL will prove an added advantage. At least 10+ years experience in the oil&gas industry (specifically petrochemical) International experience will also be a distinct advantage. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing the transition from a Hierarchical structure led to Flat structure, "Centre-led" to a lateral "BU and SBU Independent model" with all the relevant aspects, including technology, standards, and management systems. Managing the strategic planning process, ensuring all environmental considerations and refinery strengths and weaknesses are comprehended and modelled via a Linear Program (LP), and presenting information appropriately to management and staff. Managing the refinery's production planning and scheduling process, including short, medium, and long-term planning stages. #J-18808-Ljbffr