SETRAG is the operator of the Gabonese railway, providing freight and passenger transportation over a single-track railway of nearly 660 km. It plays a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating economic activity.
The company’s major shareholders are COMILOG, a subsidiary of the Eramet Group that uses the railway for its supply chain and manganese exports from its mining site in Moanda to the port facilities in Owendo, and MERIDIAM, an investment fund specializing in infrastructure financing.
Key Figures:

Network: 24 stations spanning 684 km of main tracks, from Owendo to Franceville

Workforce: 1,850 employees

Annual traffic: 300,000 passengers and 7 million tons of goods and freight

Job Description:
The Director of Investments at SETRAG is responsible for managing and overseeing the investment program related to the renovation and modernization of the railway infrastructure, including the Renewal Program (PRN) and the Capacity Expansion Program (PAC).
They coordinate the planning of investment projects and oversee their execution while ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The Director reports directly to the Head of the Infrastructure BU and is a member of SETRAG’s executive committee. They also contribute to the development of the investment strategy and its monitoring with the Board of Directors.
This role involves functional relationships with financial teams and external stakeholders, including funders.
Responsibilities:

Oversee the investment program, including the renovation and modernization of railway infrastructure (PRN and PAC).

Supervise the execution of investment projects across the 650 km railway in collaboration with contractors and internal teams.

Develop and monitor the annual investment plan (CAPEX) and ensure its implementation aligns with strategic objectives.

Ensure compliance with procedures and best practices in project execution, adhering to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Coordinate internal stakeholders (BU Circulations, Maintenance Department, Rolling Stock Department) and external parties (funders, Board of Directors).

Contribute to the safety of railway operations and the company’s modernization efforts in line with international standards.

Your Profile:

Proven experience managing infrastructure projects with complex financial components, including projects financed by international funders with budgets exceeding €150 million.

Mastery of technical aspects related to the renewal and modernization of infrastructure.

Essential experience as a project manager and project owner.

Demonstrated financial management skills and expertise in developing investment plans.

Leadership abilities to unite teams around common objectives.

Capacity to adapt to a complex environment and anticipate challenges.

A focus on excellence and safety, with the ability to make decisions in uncertain contexts.

Our Benefits:
Every day at Eramet, we strive to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our environmental footprint. If you are looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment. Join us and become the new face of mining!
Become part of the Eramet teams and benefit from:

An attractive compensation package, including an annual fixed salary, performance-based variable pay, profit-sharing, and various bonuses depending on your role.

Access to an employee share ownership program.

A comprehensive savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company.

100% coverage of your Navigo pass or sustainable mobility package (bike, carpooling, subscription, transportation allowance, etc.).

Up to 2 days of remote work per week, according to the provisions in place within your team.

Health insurance and life/disability coverage.

Access to discounted leisure activities

With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a diverse group. Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee everyone support and development opportunities throughout their career.

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