TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Country Head - East Africa - Construction
Yellosa
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Job Description
Overview 
Reporting to the Group Business Director, you are required to carry out the below duties:
- Business Leadership & Strategy: Responsible for developing and expanding the East Africa distribution channels primarily across construction chemicals (Waterproofing, adhesives etc)
- Managed a full P&L ownership including revenue, margins, pricing and cost optimizations for East African business
- Channel & Distribution Management: Effectively collaborate with construction contractors, applicators, EPC contractors
- Responsible for implementing local training programs to enhance technical capability of partners
- Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for representing the company in East Africa with key stakeholders, EXCOM's and large contractors within the African landscape
- Strengthen relationships within existing construction groups to expand business portfolios across (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
- Minimum 15 years of proven distribution experience working as a Country Head preferably from the Construction chemical manufacturing sector (Waterproofing, adhesives)
- Previous working experience within a construction chemical manufacturing or distribution sector
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Chemical Engineering is a bonus
- Excellent knowledge of the East Africa landscape is highly preferred
- Experience covering the P&L for multiple business units is highly advantageous
- Excellent fluency in English is required
- Must be willing to travel regionally across East Africa for business
Competitive package + bonus and benefits
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Job Overview
Date Posted
07 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
200,000 - 300,000
Location
Gauteng, South Africa