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Call for Applications for Appointment as Manager – KNUST Bottling Limited Company

THE Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, invites applications from qualified persons for appointment as GENERAL MANAGER of the KNUST Bottling Limited Company (KBLC).

The KBLC is a limited liability company in water production, which seeks to take advantage of the increasing demand for water on KNUST campus and beyond. The Company has four production lines in the water industry, namely: 500ml Bottled Water, 500ml Sachet Water, 20-Litre Water Dispenser Jar and Ice Cube production. The mission of KBCL is to establish a standard and world class water bottling company to enhance sustainable and healthy life of the internal and external publics of the University.

The Position

The Manager shall be responsible for driving the strategic plan and operational performance of the KNUST Bottling Limited Company and shall report to the Board of Directors of KBLC. As an Executive Head, the Manager shall also provide leadership to the Managerial team to achieve the overall growth and profitability agenda of KBLC.

The Person Must

  1. possess a minimum qualification of Masters in Business Administration or any related field; applicants with qualification(s) in any Engineering programme will be an advantage.
  2. have worked for a minimum of TEN (10) YEARS in similar position/organization.
  3. be dynamic, self-motivated, business-oriented and competent with proven ability;
  4. be transparent, firm and exhibit a high sense of leadership qualities and organizational skills;
  5. have the ability to exercise sound and impartial judgement, exhibit high sense of initiative, and managerial skills;
  6. be visionary and result-oriented with a proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff;
  7. have the capacity to manage and control crisis situations; and,
  8. be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Terms of Appointment

  • The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for FIVE (5) YEARS in the first instance and subject to renewal for another term based on good performance, altogether making a maximum of TEN (10) Years. The person must be able to serve a full FIVE-YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).
  • The remuneration and Conditions of Service attached to the position are very attractive.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are requested to complete the forms online (HERE!)

Completed application forms together with Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, two (2) referee reports and relevant certificates should be submitted to the Deputy Registrar (HRD) not later than FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022.