EXECUTIVE: DOWNSTREAM (5 – Years Fixed Term Contract)
National Petroleum Corporation
2026/05/15 Windhoek Khomas Region
Industry: Supply Chain
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Job Description
1. Commercial Business Operations, Strategy and Compliance
- Develops quantitative and qualitative market analyses aimed at exploring NAMCOR’s growth opportunities in the petroleum and gas industry.
- Develop, review, and implement integrated commercial and operational policies, procedures, and frameworks that support downstream business performance, while ensuring full alignment with legal, regulatory, and Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
- Lead the development and execution of downstream strategies, operational plans, and budgets to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
- Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis across key segments to inform strategic positioning and enhance competitiveness.
- Drive quantitative and qualitative market analysis to identify growth opportunities within the petroleum and gas industry and support data-driven decision-making.
2. 2. Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Create value for the organisation by establishing and maintaining efficient and resilient supply chain relationships with both domestic and international suppliers.
- Design, implement, and monitor effective and efficient distribution channels for petroleum and gas products critical to the downstream business.
- Oversee the procurement, storage, distribution, and delivery of petroleum products across the value chain.
- Ensure security of fuel supply and continuity of operations, including the effective management of strategic storage and logistics infrastructure.
3. 3. Commercial and Revenue Growth
- Lead and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive market share growth and improve overall profitability.
- Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and customer relationship management to ensure competitiveness and long-term value creation.
- Drive the expansion of retail networks and the commercial client base, including identifying and securing new market opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand patterns to inform strategic decision-making and optimise revenue streams.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships and key accounts to strengthen market positioning and ensure sustainable revenue growth.
- Institutes brand and market development processes for the Downstream operations to ensure that such processes help NAMCOR to become an industry leader.
4. 4. MIS, Advice, Reports
- Develop and implement advisory frameworks, and reporting processes aligned to strategic objectives.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to Executive Management, the Board, and stakeholders.
- Provide data-driven insights and strategic advice to support performance improvement and decision-making.
5. 5. Fuel/Petroleum Mandate Allocations and Management of Stakeholder Relationships
- Establish and strengthen structures, partnerships, and commercial relationships with fuel companies and suppliers to support the reinstatement and sustainability of supply and distribution mandates.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional stakeholder relationships to enable an efficient, reliable, and resilient supply chain.
- Engage key stakeholders proactively, including regulators, suppliers, and industry partners, to support business continuity and strategic objectives.
6. 6. Financial Management
- Develop and manage the downstream budget, forecasts, and cost structures in alignment with organisational financial objectives.
- Drive cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives without compromising service delivery and supply reliability.
- Ensure achievement of revenue targets and profitability objectives through effective financial oversight and performance management.
- Monitor financial performance and provide strategic insights to support decision-making and long-term sustainability.
7. 7. Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and industry standards.
- Identify, assess, and manage operational and financial risks within the downstream business to safeguard organisational assets and continuity.
- Support internal and external audit processes and ensure adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
- Strengthen risk management and compliance culture across downstream operations through effective controls and monitoring mechanisms.
8. 8. Leadership and People Management
- Guides the development and implementation of staff members’ annual Performance Agreements (PAs) on regular basis.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing downstream team aligned to the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure alignment of the organisational structure, roles, and capabilities with operational requirements and business priorities.
- Promote and embed a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence across all downstream operations.
- Drive talent management, succession planning, and skills development to build sustainable organisational capability.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management/Commerce, Economics/Marketing/ or a related field
- A master’s degree in business administration (or related field)
- 9 years relevant experience of which 5 (Five) years’ experience in a senior managerial position preferably within the commercial value chain of the energy/petroleum sector.
- Experience in oil and gas downstream operations and supply chain management is an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Commercial and financial management
- Governance, risk, and compliance
- Market and data analysis
- High level understanding of retail sales and marketing
- Ability to manage and mitigate complexities of risk.
DUE DATE 29 MAY 2026