Melbourne Tours and Safaris Company Limited - Case Study Example

The paper "Melbourne Tours and Safaris Company Limited" is a perfect example of a business case study. Melbourne Tours and Safaris is a leading Tours and Safaris operating company with various headquarters in Australia, Europe and African regional offices in South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana. We are looking to recruit a dynamic CEO to provide strong administrative and financial leadership at the regional offices in Africa. Applications are hereby invited from people of different cultural backgrounds as we are committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.

-Reporting directly to the Board, the successful candidate will provide leadership and coordinate tourism, human resources and general management activities at regional and country levels in Africa. Specifically:

• Reviewing, directing and managing the company’s financial and operational systems, procedures and control to ensure they are professional and workable;

• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to enhance profitability;

• Leading and motivating a team from diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds. Nurturing human resource capacity and building a performance-oriented, motivated and appropriately skilled workforce;

• Advising the board on all matters relating to its skilled workforce, financial and operational systems, business strategies and opportunities;

• Identification of markets and opportunities for business expansion in Eastern Africa;

• Providing proactive public relations to enhance the company’s corporate image; and

• Providing relationship management and networking with local and global business partners;

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. A higher qualification in Finance and Accounts, Administration and Business Management will be an added advantage.

Professional experience:

Strong leadership qualities; extensive senior management experience; proven communication, interpersonal and networking skills. Progressive experience in the tourism industry is likely to be especially useful, though we are open to people with other professional backgrounds.

Remuneration package: The remuneration package is attractive and comparable to what obtains in similar international organizations.

Applications including two passport size photographs, an up-to-date CV, an application letter, e-mail and telephone contacts, and the names of the three referees should be sent to the following e-mail address mebournesafaris@gmail.com to reach us not later than July 22, 2009.

David James,

P.O BOX 2356-00625,

Melbourne, Australia.

16th July 2009.

Tel: 5679-6778

To,

The Human Resource Manager,

Melbourne Tours and safaris Company,

P.O BOX 3456-009876,

Adelaide, Australia.

Dear Sir/Madam,

REFERENCE: JOB APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF A CHIEF EXECUTIVE

OFFICER.

I hereby humbly write to apply for the above named vacant position of Chief Executive Officer. This follows your advertisement in the Australian Times dated 3rd, July 2009. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Tours and Travel management from Adelaide State University. Presently, I am employed as a Marketing Director with the Australian Tourism Board, a position I have held for the past five years.

I am interested in the challenges and rewards of your company and believe that my educational and work experience background is appropriate for the vacant position. I am hardworking, polite, a team player and a gifted speaker with an inner desire for achievements. I believe that given an opportunity, I will do my best to ensure that the company achieves its goals.