CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - BUSINESS BOTSWANA

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Business Botswana is looking for a dynamic, self-driven and vibrant CEO with the ability to harness and drive the organisation’s strategy to deliver on its mandate.

Requirements

The CEO will be responsible for:

Ensuring the efficient implementation of the policies of the Executive Council and the effective employment of resources and utilisation of the facilities of Business Botswana to achieve the strategic objectives and goals of the organisation.
Maintaining contact and appropriate engagements with government ministries, regional, international agencies in the in the private sector to establish cordial working relationships.
Ensuring an evidence based lobbying and advocacy of a busines agenda that influences a conducive business environment in which private enterprise thrives.
Ensuring that the organization designs appropriate programs and services suitable for the various cadres of its membership from small to large organizations including affiliated associations and regional chambers.
Ensuring the establishment of Business Botswana as the Apex body.

The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

Good financial and investment analytical skills
Good presentation and negotiation skills
Good economic (both micro and macro) analytical skills and understanding
A change management expert
High integrity, honesty and ability to uphold confidentiality
Computer literacy
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Academic Qualifications and Experience:
First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields. A Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage. Minimum of eight (8) years relevant post qualification experience, four (4) of which should be at senior management level in a reputable organisation.

Company profile

Business Botswana, formerly Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry & Manpower (BOCCIM), is an association of employers representing businesses in all sectors of the economy in an advocacy capacity. Business Botswana is driven by its vision “To be the premier voice for all businesses promoting sustainable economic and social development.”

Closing date and application instructions

Submit your applications electronically to business email: recruitment@businessbotswana.org.bw or by mail to; Recruitment, Business Botswana, P O Box 432, Gaborone, Botswana.

Should you need any clarification OR further information on the position please contact: Gobusamang Keebine @ vpsouth@businessbotswana.org.bw OR 3902210; Office hours from 0800hrs to 1700hrs.

Application Deadline: Friday, 20th November 2015