CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Stargems Botswana (Pty) Ltd

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Company: Stargems Botswana (PTY) Ltd
Location: Gaborone Botswana-Phakalane
Job Title:Diamond Beneficiation Team – Multiple Vacancies at Stargems Botswana (PTY) Ltd.

Stargems Botswana (PTY) Ltd is expanding its operations and inviting passionate, skilled professionals to be part of Botswana’s premier diamond beneficiation team! If you’re committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence, we want you on board.

Open Positions:

1. Chief Executive Officer
2. Sarine Galaxy Manager
3. Sarine Rough Diamond Planner
4. Green Laser Diamond Cutting Manager
5. Helium Diamond Planner/Manager
6. Fancy Diamond Polisher/Manager
7. Round Diamond Polisher/Manager
8. Daibit Supervisor
9. Helium Rough Diamond QC Manager
10. Diamond Round/Fancy Bruting Manager
11. Sarine Galaxy Rough Diamond QC Manager
12. Inventory Manager

Chief Executive Officer – Executive Level

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop and execute strategic plans to grow Stargems Botswana’s market share and profitability.
– Oversee all aspects of diamond manufacturing & quality control, supply chain management.
– Lead government and stakeholder engagement with key high-level relationship development – government, regulators, and institutional partners.
– Drive innovation in diamond process training and sustainability initiatives.
– Ensure compliance with Botswana diamond industry regulations and global ethical standards.
– Manage financial performance, budgeting, and reporting.
– Represent Stargems Botswana at industry forums, events, and global trade events.

Qualifications:

– BGCSE/Bachelor’s degree in business administration, diamond/strategic management, or international relations.
– Additional certifications in Gemology, Diamond Technology, or Supply Chain Management are an added advantage.

Skills & Experience:

– Proven success (over 15 years in executive leadership) in the diamond industry.
– Strong understanding of diamond value chain.
– Proven success in managing large-scale operations and cross-functional teams.
– Deep understanding of diamond beneficiation, rough-to-polished workflows, and global diamond markets.
– Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
– Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills regionally and internationally.
– Strong commitment to local empowerment.
– Capable visionary with strong analytical capabilities.
– Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team motivation skills.
– Knowledge of polishing equipment and process automation.
– High ethical standards and commitment to corporate social responsibility.