Chief Operating Officer Vacancy Open in Gaborone

staff writer | Monday July 27, 2026 13:13

 

URGENTLY REQUIRED: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive

leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Honour’s Degree in Financial Management or a related field.

• Membership of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).

• A minimum of 12 years’ post-qualification experience.

• Fellow Certified Professional Accountant (FCPA) designation will be an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 10 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in:

o Preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs).

o Product costing and cost analysis.

o Stock reconciliation and inventory management.

o Conducting audits across multiple business units.

o Analysing stock shortages, shrinkage, and wastage.

o Manufacturing accounting systems (MeatMatrix)

• Proven senior management experience in developing, implementing, and measuring business

processes.

• HACCP Level 2 or higher certification in Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing.

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Practical experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and HACCP management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the successful candidate will be responsible

for:

• Business Development and Strategy

• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely management reports on business performance.

• Providing strategic oversight of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

• Managing the Finance and Information Technology departments.

• Developing, implementing, and strengthening internal financial controls and procedures.

• Driving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and quality

management standards.

• Supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives through effective financial and operational

leadership.

Apply to, CEO, P.O. Box 20490, GABORONE, on or before the 07th August 2026