Enter a job title or keyword

General Manager – True Gas

Burhani Engineers


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The General Manager (GM) will be responsible for establishing operationalizing and growing True Gas Limited a newly formed company whose core business is the sale and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for vehicles machinery and equipment originally powered by gasoline and diesel.

The role requires strategic leadership strong operational oversight regulatory compliance expertise and commercial acumen to ensure that True Gas Limited is established with robust infrastructure full statutory compliance competitive pricing and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

KRA 1: Starting the True Gas Company

Focuses on establishing the companys foundation through strategic planning infrastructure setup regulatory compliance and organizational buildout.

Key duties include:

  • Setting up the company structure strategy governance and launch roadmap.
  • Overseeing design construction installation and commissioning of LPG infrastructure.
  • Creating SOPs and ensuring full compliance with regulatory licensing environmental and HSSE requirements.
  • Recruiting initial teams and establishing performance systems and a strong foundational culture.

KRA 2: Running the True Gas Company

Covers the daytoday operational financial compliance and people management responsibilities required to run a safe efficient and profitable LPG business.

Key duties include:

  • Managing daily operational efficiency reliability and cost-effectiveness while enforcing SOPs.
  • Ensuring continuous regulatory and safety compliance including HSSE leadership and license renewals.
  • Managing budgets forecasts procurement supply continuity and financial targets.
  • Leading developing and optimizing team performance while sustaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

KRA 3: Growing the True Gas Company

Focuses on market expansion commercial growth brand building and strategic positioning to scale the business.
Key duties include:

  • Developing business opportunities across all fuel segments and managing key client relationships.
  • Driving marketing branding and customer engagement to expand market presence.
  • Implementing competitive pricing strategies and executing the growth roadmap to increase revenue and market share.
  • Leading innovation strategic expansion initiatives and future business diversification.
  • Identify develop and mentor a Second-in-Command (2iC) to ensure operational continuity and leadership succession.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

 

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Energy Management or a related field.
  • A Masters degree or professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years experience in LPG petroleum energy or fuel distribution industries.
  • Proven experience in setting up or managing energy/fuel-based operations.
  • Strong background in regulatory compliance operations management and infrastructure development.

Key Competencies & Skills

  • Strategic and entrepreneurial leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of LPG operations safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • Financial and commercial acumen with pricing expertise.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
  • High level of integrity accountability and safety consciousness.

Additional Information :

Application Deadline:
This position will remain open for applications until 28th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

Burhani Engineers is one of the best engineering companies in Nairobi, Kenya. We are committed to excellence and have been a cornerstone of innovation and reliability in the engineering industry for many years.Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to de ... View more

View Profile View Profile