Assistant General Manager Offset Printing Congo

WE REQUIRE AN EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR OUR OFFSET PRINTING COMPANY IN KINSHASA, DR CONGO.

FRENCH KNOWLEDGE WILL BE HIGHLY REGARDED.

We are a commercial offset / digital printing company based in DR Congo, Africa - We are looking for a mature, responsible, motivated, enthusiastic, honest, energetic Assistant General manager preferably with experience in offset and digital printing. You shall be assisting the general manager in managing the entire company activities and operations. You will be 2nd in charge.

You will be Responsible for assisting in: Costing, Dealing with clients, obtaining approval from customers, preparing samples, dealing with factory staff, solving machine problems, procuring of consumables, parts, and other materials, training employees, waste reduction, assisting marketing staff and give them direction, tender preparation, recruitment, dealing with government authorities, conflict resolution, design strategy for business growth, oversee daily operations, direct employees and delegate administrative tasks, preparing proformas etc.

Implementing systems, maintenance and troubleshooting of all printing machines. Basically you will be second in charge of the entire company operations.

1. It will be preferred if you have experience in Commercial Offset Printing Industry.
2. It will be preferred to have knowledge of all Offset Machines.

3. Must have a business mind be a problem solver and have a degree in printing or and commerce or both.

4. Must posses leadership skills and have technical knowledge on printing machines.

5. Should have worked in a commercial printing press before.

6. Be able to oversee the entire production operation, including look after the procurement of materials.

7. Have business knowledge and good at mathematics.

8. Must have worked in a similar role previously, having experience in a similar role.

9. Must be able to prepare quotes, use excel, word, outlook etc.

10. Must be able to draft emails and letters to clients and government authorities.

11. Be a problem solver.

Please read all conditions below before applying for the job.

We are looking for an active individual who is willing to move to DR Congo in Africa for a minimum 3 year contract. This individual will be very proactive, enthusiastic, motivated and will be willing to move up the ladder in the company.

English language is a must, French knowledge is highly regarded. Applications from all over the world are welcome.

1. You will be required to stay in Congo for a duration of 2 years minimum term contract.

2. Salary will be negotiable between $15,000 and $20,000USD per annum depending on your experience. You will be provided with bachelors sharing accommodation in a large size house, with TV, servant and cook. Transport to work is provided by company. Security is also provided, and Congo is a relatively safe country.

3. Congo is very different to India, so you will be required to adapt to different culture and atmosphere easily.

4. You must be between 28 to 50 years of age.

5. You must be young and energetic and have some knowledge of digital and large format printing machines and be very proactive, dedicated and responsible.

6.You must have knowledge of offset and digital printing.

1. You must be a non drinker or light drinker. You must not have any health issues and must be active and physically fit.

2. As an assistant GM, you should be willing to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays.

3. You must be willing to take up a new challenge in life to progress and be promoted in the company.

4. You will be responsible for managing a team of staff under you, so we require someone who is a responsible mature person with leadership qualities and has good interpersonal skills with customers and staff.

5. We expect that you have experience in all of the above prior to coming to Congo.

6. Africa background will be preferred but not necessary.

7. We require a deposit of 50,000 rupees from you on acceptance of our offer. This deposit will be refunded to you within 7 days after arriving to congo. The reason for this deposit is so that we know you are serious and you will not change your mind after we begin applying for your visa and purchase your air ticket.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET ALL CRITERIA ABOVE. IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL CRITERIA ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. JOB IS FOR IMMEDIATE START.

Send all applications to with the Subject: assistant plant / operations manager.