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To provide professional inputs to the creation and maintenance of a BTC corporate strategy.
To provide professional analysis and presentation of feedback to the company investors’ perceptions and opinions, brokerage security analysts’ positions and summaries, relative stock price movements and periodic ownership analysis.
To ensure compliance with Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Listings Requirements.
To manage all BTC investor relations initiatives within an agreed policy framework.
To enhance investor confidence through effective communication and engagement, while supporting the achievement of long-term shareholder value.
To timely provide investor, market and financial insights to support strategic decision-making by management and the Board.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Finance
- Closing Date: 2026-09-03
Key Responsibilities
- To provide professional inputs to the creation and maintenance of a BTC corporate strategy.
- To provide professional analysis and presentation of feedback to the company investors’ perceptions and opinions, brokerage security analysts’ positions and summaries, relative stock price movements and periodic ownership analysis.
- To ensure compliance with Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Listings Requirements.
- To manage all BTC investor relations initiatives within an agreed policy framework.
- To enhance investor confidence through effective communication and engagement, while supporting the achievement of long-term shareholder value.
- To timely provide investor, market and financial insights to support strategic decision-making by management and the Board.
Requirements
- Degree in Financial Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
- Six (6) years’ experience in either investor relations, banking, asset management or financial analyst role.
- Three (3) years’ managerial experience in an investor relations space is preferable.
- Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to clearly state the position applied for in the email subject line. Suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit the following:
– Application letter
– Latest detailed Curriculum Vitae
– Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
– Certified copy of Identity Document (Orang)
Email to: recruitment@btc.bw
About the Company
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) stands as a cornerstone of digital connectivity across Botswana, offering a comprehensive suite of telecommunications services. As a key player in the nation's infrastructure, BTC provides reliable mobile, fixed-line, internet, and data solutions to both individuals and businesses. Since its establishment, it has been instrumental in bridging the communication gap and fostering economic growth within Botswana. BTC continues to invest in advanced technologies, ensuring robust network coverage and innovative services tailored to the evolving needs of the Batswana people. Its commitment extends to empowering communities and contributing to Botswana's journey towards a fully connected future.
Your World. Connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications and certifications are typically required for an Investor Relations Manager role in Botswana?
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics is standard; many employers prefer a postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or CFA designation. Membership with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) or the Southern Africa Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM) is often viewed favourably, especially given local regulatory expectations around financial reporting and disclosure.
What does a typical day look like for an Investor Relations Manager at a state-linked entity like BTC in Botswana?
Daily tasks include preparing quarterly financial updates for the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), coordinating with the finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with BSE listing rules and Botswana’s Companies Act, and responding to investor inquiries—often from both local institutional investors and regional stakeholders. You’ll also support board-level briefings and manage communications around dividend policy, which must align with BTC’s public mandate and shareholder structure.
How does Botswana’s local work culture influence expectations for this role?
Respect for hierarchy and formal communication channels is important—reports and presentations to senior management or the Board are expected to be thorough, culturally appropriate, and aligned with national development priorities like Vision 2036. Punctuality, relationship-building through face-to-face engagement (especially with local investors and regulators), and awareness of public sector sensitivities around transparency and accountability are key cultural expectations.
What career progression opportunities exist for an Investor Relations Manager in Botswana’s financial sector?
With experience, professionals often advance to Head of Investor Relations, Group Finance Director, or roles in corporate strategy within parastatals or listed companies. Some transition into regulatory positions at the Bank of Botswana or the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), while others pursue board appointments—particularly if they develop expertise in ESG reporting, which is gaining traction under Botswana’s Sustainable Finance Framework.
What benefits can I realistically expect in this role, and how do they compare to private-sector norms in Botswana?
Standard benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, fully subsidized medical aid through a local provider (e.g., Medshield or BONF), and mandatory pension contributions under the Botswana National Pension Fund (BNPF). As a parastatal, BTC may offer additional allowances (e.g., housing or transport), though these vary by grade and are subject to government wage determination frameworks—not private-sector market rates.