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2 weeks ago
Huakan International Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Job Advertisement (4 Positions)
The Business Manager is the strategic architect of Huakan’s commercial presence in Botswana. This role is responsible for identifying high-value mineral targets, negotiating complex joint venture (JV) agreements, and ensuring that the company’s “Social License to Operate” remains strong. You will lead the effort to expand Huakan’s footprint in the Kalahari Copper Belt and other emerging mineral provinces.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate new Prospecting License (PL) opportunities through the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) and private acquisitions.
- Drive business growth by identifying under-explored mineral terrains and presenting investment cases to the Chinese parent group.
- Monitor the activities of competitors (e.g., Sandfire, Khoemacau, and HBIS) to position Huakan advantageously in the local market.
- Analyze global metal price trends (Copper, Nickel, Lithium) to provide data-driven recommendations on project acceleration or divestment.
- Lead negotiations for Farm-in/Farm-out agreements, Joint Ventures, and service contracts with technical consultants.
- Ensure all business activities align with the Botswana Companies Act and the Mines and Minerals Act, minimizing legal exposure for the parent group.
- Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the Ministry of Minerals & Energy and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with local land boards, tribal authorities, and environmental agencies to ensure smooth project entry.
- Proactively resolve commercial bottlenecks, such as land access disputes or supplier contract deviations, ensuring zero downtime for field operations.
- Manage the “Commercial Risk Register,” identifying potential threats to the company’s investment in the region.
- Produce quarterly “Market Outlook” reports for the Tianjin head office, focusing on Botswana’s political stability, fiscal regime changes, and exploration trends.
- Transform complex geological progress into commercial value propositions for stakeholders and potential partners.
Requirements
- Negotiation Mastery: Proven track record of closing high-value deals in the natural resources sector.
- Regulatory Savvy: Expert-level understanding of Botswana’s mining fiscal regime (royalties, taxes, and licensing).
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between Chinese corporate strategy and Botswana’s local business culture.
How to Apply
Send your resume and work samples to: linqingxiao@huakanbw.com / yangzhijie@huakanbw.com. Closing Date: 2 weeks from the date of posting