Chief Executive Officer – Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI)

Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) was established to undertake research in the field of geosciences and provide specialised geoscientific services, be a custodian of geoscience information, promote the search for and exploration of any mineral in Botswana and to act as an advisory body in respect to geosciences and geohazards. The Institute is inviting candidates with proven leadership capability in a geoscience environment to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Job Purpose

Reporting to theBoard, the incumbent will provide overall leadershipto the organisation and oversee the implementation of BGI’s strategy, as well as, the delivery of relevant, world class geoscience products and or, services.

The Job

The candidate will be responsible for, among others, the following:

• Providing advice and alerting the Botswana Government on predicted short and long term local, regional and global changes in natural resources such as strategic minerals, water supply, natural energy sources, as well as, on environmental issues.
• Translating strategic intent into initiatives, as well as, executing and delivering initiatives in a disciplined and focused manner.
• Providing sustained research and exploring themes, technologies and approaches for the organisation.
• Leading in the understanding of the geology of Botswana, experiential knowledge, as well as, understanding of the other geoscience disciplines.
• Ensuring overall project performance and processes across multiple functions.

The Person

The right candidate must possess the following qualifications and credentials;

• A Master’s Degree in a Geoscience discipline.
• A PhD and a good publication record, or a successful career in mining/mineral exploration sector will be an added advantage.
• An MBA will also be an added advantage.
• At least twenty (20) years experience in Geoscience management (in the civil service, academia, or mining sector) with a proven record in geoscientific delivery.
• Expert knowledge of Botswana’s geology and Botswana Government policies, as well as, regulations relating to minerals.
• Proven experience as a leader in a world class geoscientific organisation.

The Person

The right candidate must possess the following qualifications and credentials;

• A Master’s Degree in a Geoscience discipline.
• A PhD and a good publication record, or a successful career in mining/mineral exploration sector will be an added advantage.
• An MBA will also be an added advantage.
• At least twenty (20) years experience in Geoscience management (in the civil service, academia, or mining sector) with a proven record in geoscientific delivery.
• Expert knowledge of Botswana’s geology and Botswana Government policies, as well as, regulations relating to minerals.
• Proven experience as a leader in a world class geoscientific organisation.

Competencies

• Managing complexity.
• Execution and Delivery.
• Technical Expertise.
• Project Management.
• Risk Management.