Based in Gaborone, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is looking to attract progressive, innovative and talented people who understand and are committed to contributing to world class delivery to join its high calibre team.
Operations Manager
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager role is an Executive Management position responsible for ensuring the efficient end to end processing of diamonds through the Company. This involves planning and controlling the diamond pipeline, from import to export, ensuring the technical consistency and integrity of the product through auditable systems and processes. The role is responsible for the technical quality assurance of rough diamond purchases and shipments including accurate and consistent Sales Lot preparation. This executive position is also responsible for the management and development of the operations team.
The Operations Manager role is an Executive Management position responsible for ensuring the efficient end to end processing of diamonds through the Company. This involves planning and controlling the diamond pipeline, from import to export, ensuring the technical consistency and integrity of the product through auditable systems and processes. The role is responsible for the technical quality assurance of rough diamond purchases and shipments including accurate and consistent Sales Lot preparation. This executive position is also responsible for the management and development of the operations team.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
- A business/commerce /management related degree or executive development programme.
- 10 to 15 years’ technical experience in rough diamond sorting and valuing, with demonstrated knowledge in managing production planning and processes.
- Substantive experience operating at a senior management level in the preparation and delivery of the full mix of rough diamond assortments.
- Ability to interpret diamond data and to value and design new diamond assortments.
- Knowledge of the rough to polished diamond pipeline.
- Proven knowledge of the local and international diamond industry markets.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of diamond stock management systems and processes that facilitate the management of
- rough diamond assortments to a highly consistent standard.
Company profile
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), is a rough diamond distribution company that is wholly owned by the Government of Botswana.
Closing date and application instructions
To apply, please send by email a comprehensive CV, copies of relevant certificates, contact details of three (3) referees and a strong motivation letter detailing your blend of rich experience, skills and compatibility with the role, quoting the appropriate job title in the subject box to: recruitment@odc.co.bw
Closing date for applications is 30th May 2016. ODC will respond only to shortlisted candidates.
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