Country manager Tanzania

• Operational Oversight: Manage daily inspection, laboratory, and administrative functions.
• Financial Management: Responsible for the local P&L; prepare and submit financial reports; manage budgets and cost control.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff performance; ensure training and compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to Saybolt and Core Laboratories policies, local laws, and industry standards; maintain readiness for audits.
• Commercial Activities: Build and maintain client relationships; identify and pursue business development opportunities in coordination with the Area team. Must drive commercial strategy and deliver results.
• Reporting: Provide accurate and timely reports to Area Management on operations, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Safety & Environment: Promote and monitor compliance with HSE standards and sustainability practices.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to local strategy development and implementation in line with regional objectives.
• Representation: Act as Saybolt’s local representative to clients, authorities, and key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the TIC, oil & gas, or related sector.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Fluent in English.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of inspection and laboratory workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage business operations independently.
• Commercially driven and results oriented.
• Proficient in budgeting and performance analysis.
• Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

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