LPG Technical & Business Development Expert – Africa

About the role

AFET Services is seeking an experienced LPG professional to support the expansion of its technical advisory, project development and commercial activities across Africa. The role combines practical expertise in LPG filling plant operations with the ability to advise independent LPG operators, develop new filling centre projects and promote the equipment, products and technical solutions represented by AFET. It suits a hands-on professional fluent in French and English, willing to travel regularly across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Optimise existing LPG filling centres by assessing operations, recommending improvements and monitoring results.
• Provide technical advice and support to independent LPG operators, including troubleshooting, maintenance planning and specification preparation.
• Develop new filling centres in Africa, from site identification and feasibility studies through to project coordination and partner identification.
• Assess potential sites for new filling centres against operational, commercial and investment criteria.
• Develop business opportunities for AFET's products and solutions, prepare proposals and maintain an opportunity pipeline.
• Monitor market developments, identify partners and represent AFET at industry events.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification, with substantial practical experience in the LPG sector.
• Demonstrated experience in LPG cylinder filling plants, bulk storage and distribution operations.
• Experience in African markets, preferably with independent LPG operators.
• Commercial experience in LPG equipment, technical services or project development is an advantage.
• Fluent French and English, including technical discussions, report writing and commercial presentations.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Africa; able to work independently in the field.