Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Mining & Resources
- Closing Date: 2026-06-05
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates the development, review, and implementation of the Diamond Beneficiation Strategy in alignment with the Minerals Policy and Government national development priorities.
- Develops and implement strategies for diamond marketing, promotion, and investment attraction to enhance Botswana’s position as a global diamond centre.
- Provides strategic guidance to enhance the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term sustainability of Botswana’s downstream diamond industry.
- Oversees market intelligence pertaining to the global and local diamond industry to inform strategic decision-making and policy formulation.
- Manages and oversees the issuance, administration, and monitoring of licences, permits, and authorisations relating to diamond processing, trading, and export activities within and outside Botswana.
- Coordinates process and systems to ensure adherence to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and other supervisory and regulatory requirements governing diamond trade.
- Evaluates the competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability of Botswana’s downstream diamond industry, including benchmarking against global diamond centres and reviewing downstream companies’ business plans, financial statements, and performance data.
- Manages and responds to stakeholder, investor, and customer enquiries and queries related to the diamond industry, including investment opportunities, regulatory requirements, and operational processes.
- Develops strategies for optimal and sustainable value chain development in the Diamond Industry.
- Facilitates the establishment and operationalisation of diamond businesses, in collaboration with relevant authorities, to enhance investor convenience and improve the ease of doing business within the diamond sector.
- Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- Salary Scale: F2 (P607,440) per annum
- Leave: 30 working days per annum
- Benefits: Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government Contributes 50% and employee 50%).
- Duration: 2 – 3 years’ contract.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mining/Metallurgy/Chemical/Geology or Mineral Economics or Marketing or related fields. Master’s Degree qualifications in Business Administration/Mineral Economics/Marketing/Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
- Experience: At least Eighteen (18) years’ experience in the mines and minerals industry or related field, two (2) years of which should have been served at E1 salary scale or equivalent in the Private Sector or Parastatal.
- Key Competencies:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Analyzing
- Formulating Strategies & Concepts
- Planning and Organizing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Salary
P607,440 per annum
How to Apply
- Full names and postal address.
- Certified copy of national identity Card.
- Brief summary of career path duties (Curriculum Vitae).
- Certified copies of certificates together with their transcripts (both academic and professional).
- Two recent reference letters (not more than six (6) months old)
- Names and contact details of two (2) current referees.
All Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications NOT so routed will not be considered. All applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Minerals and Energy Private Bag 0018 Gaborone Or hand delivered to: Ministry of Minerals and Energy Fairgrounds Office Park First Floor Records Management Unit Closing Date: 5th June 2026 Further information, required contact Human Resource Management Unit at: 3656693/6686/6695/6651. Note: “By submitting your application or CV, you acknowledge that the processing of your personal data is solely for recruitment purposes. Your information may be shared with authorized personnel and approved recruitment partners in line with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024.”
Vacancy Circular No: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 4 OF 2026
About the Company
The Ministry of Minerals and Energy serves as a cornerstone governmental body within the Republic of Botswana, dedicated to the stewardship of the nation's invaluable natural resources. Its core mandate involves the comprehensive formulation and meticulous implementation of policies governing Botswana's critical mineral and energy sectors. This includes ensuring the sustainable management of key resources such as diamonds and coal, alongside spearheading crucial energy development initiatives across the country. The Ministry's strategic role is pivotal in fostering responsible exploration, extraction, and beneficiation, thereby contributing significantly to Botswana's economic diversification and long-term national development. Furthermore, it actively champions energy security and the progressive integration of renewable energy sources to power the nation's future.
Strategic oversight for Botswana's vital mineral and energy resources.