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The Cold Storage Company (CSC) is seeking a turnaround specialist to lead a high-priority recovery programme to revive the company.
This follows CSC’s recent exit from corporate rescue in late 2025.
It signals a fresh attempt by the State-owned enterprise to modernise its vast infrastructure, which includes abattoirs, feedlots, and cold chains.
The specialist will operate with C-suite (high decision-making) authority, reporting directly to the CSC board, a call for expression of interest by Mutapa Investment Fund, which owns the company, says.
The mandate requires the successful candidate to lead a “Rapid Diagnostic” of all assets before rolling out a tiered strategic plan.
CSC’s proposed recovery roadmap is strictly defined by three critical performance windows designed to ensure a rapid and sustainable return to profitability.
The specialist will first implement a 100-day plan focused on immediate stabilisation and execution of “quick-win” interventions to address urgent operational gaps.
This will be followed by a 180-day plan dedicated to mid-term operational adjustments and ensuring full alignment with national and international regulatory standards.
The cycle concludes with a 365-day plan aimed at full-scale strategic validation and establishing long-term commercial sustainability for the meat processing giant.
According to the official call for expressions of interest, a primary focus of the role is export-process assurance.
This involves upgrading facilities to meet the stringent sanitary standards required to resume large-scale beef exports to international markets.
Beyond traditional processing, the specialist will oversee growth initiatives including product diversification and a “digital transformation” of the company’s legacy management systems.
