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Solid Reinsurance (Pty) Limited, a dynamic and growing reinsurance company, is seeking to appoint a visionary, strategic, and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Principal Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and regional expansion.
The successful candidate will provide overall strategic leadership, operational oversight, and corporate governance direction to the Company, ensuring sustainable profitability, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Executive Management
- Closing Date: 2026-06-05
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall direction to the Company in line with its vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
- Develop and implement business strategies, growth initiatives, and operational plans to enhance profitability and market presence.
- Oversee underwriting, claims, finance, risk management, compliance, operations, and business development functions.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those prescribed by Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and international best practices.
- Drive innovation, digital transformation, and operational efficiency across the organisation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, regulators, shareholders, reinsurers, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the executive management team to achieve operational excellence and a high-performance culture.
- Identify and pursue regional and international business opportunities to strengthen the Company’s competitive position.
- Represent the Company at industry forums, conferences, and public engagements.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications such as AIISA, ACII, CFA, CPA, FIA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in the insurance, reinsurance, or financial services sector, with a minimum of 7 years at senior executive or leadership level.
- Strong understanding of reinsurance operations, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated track record in strategic leadership, business growth, stakeholder engagement, and financial performance management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Visionary and transformational leadership capabilities.
- High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural, and highly regulated business environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, including:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
- Copies of identification documents
- At least three (3) contactable referees
Applications should be addressed to:
The Board Chairperson
Solid Reinsurance (Pty) Limited
Email: solidreinsurancelimited@gmail.com
Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About the Company
Solid Reinsurance (Pty) Limited is a prominent Botswana-registered company operating within the nation's financial services sector. Specialising in reinsurance, the company provides essential risk transfer solutions to direct insurance companies across Botswana, enabling them to underwrite larger and more complex risks with greater confidence. Established with a strong commitment to the local market, Solid Reinsurance plays a crucial role in enhancing the stability and capacity of Botswana's insurance industry. From its base in Gaborone, the company contributes to robust financial security for businesses and individuals throughout the country. It is dedicated to fostering resilient insurance markets, ensuring sustainable growth and protection within Botswana.
Fortifying Botswana's insurance industry with expert reinsurance solutions.