Business Unit Head

GqeberhaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 17 Sept 2026

Job Overview

Lead a business unit in the energy and power management sector, providing strategic direction to achieve financial and operational goals. Own P&L outcomes, drive business development, and align teams behind the unit’s mission while partnering closely with cluster leadership and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives that grow revenue, improve cost efficiency and maintain competitive quality and customer support.

• Keep stakeholders informed on progress against objectives and ensure teams move in a shared strategic direction.

• Attract, hire, retain and develop talent; oversee key personnel, clients and service providers.

• Lead multi-skilled teams with clear expectations, mentoring and continuous improvement.

• Participate in budgeting, align targets with national objectives, and manage projects within budget and timelines.

• Oversee marketing strategy execution to maintain market relevance and grow sales in the area of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or B.Tech; professionally qualified with postgraduate management studies preferred (BSc Engineering and professional registration advantageous).

• Approximately 5 years function-related experience; 10+ years leading teams; substantial project experience.

• Around 15 years’ experience in the energy and power management industry.

• Proven business management track record in a complex commercial environment; P&L ownership; strategic planning and financial budgeting.

• Strong leadership, judgement, analytical and communication skills; high professional ethics.