Manufacturing and Industry Development Executive (Officer) wanted at SPEDU

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the facilitation, attraction, promotion and retention of key investment opportunities in manufacturing and other industry development sectors, which complement the development objectives of SPEDU The responsible officer will also assess manufacturing infrastructure and advice accordingly The candidate will also keep in close contact with manufacturing firms to understand and assist them within the scope of SPEDU functions.

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include among others. (1) assisting in the initiation and conceptualization of new projects or new phases of existing manufacturing, and industry projects and seeking authorization for their commencement; (2) monitoring, facilitating, reviewing the progress and performance of the manufacturing.. industry and infrastructure projects being undertaken. (3) assisting in the facilitation, coordination and integration of key manufacturing projects activity so as to synergise with other functions within and beyond the SPEDU Region; (4) supporting the existing and start-up businesses within the manufacturing, and industry portfolio so as to enhance their growth, competitiveness and sustainability, and (5) assisting in directing activities aimed at promoting the local and external competitiveness of goods and services produced in the SPEDU Region.

Qualifications. Experience and Attributes

A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing. Engineering or any other related discipline. Membership of Botswana Engineering Board a must. A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience The successful candidate should have excellent planning and organising skills, entrepreneurial thinking, analytic skills and decision making The Incumbent should also demonstrate excellent I relationship skills and be client orientated,

Remuneration

SPEDU offers a competitive salary package to the successful candidate