Former BNSC director-sports development Steve Bothasitse and BNSC board vice chairperson Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego were mentioned as possible candidates, but their roles as board members rule them out. France Mabiletsa's name has also been thrown around, but firm interest appears to be on German-based Game Mothibi, with former Botswana Football Association head of competitions and operations, Olebile Sikwane, also in the picture. The BNSC is expected to head hunt Serufho's successor, with certain candidates already targeted, according to sources. BNSC chairperson Marumo Morule said the process of identifying the new CEO is already underway. "The process to recruit the substantive CEO has started with engagement with the Minister of Sport and Arts. The recruitment is guided by the BNSC Act," Morule said.
He, however, could not confirm if they will head hunt or use open recruitment. "That (whether we head hunt or not) is the engagement that is ongoing," he said. Although he did not give timelines, Morule indicated that the process would take up to three months. This would mean an acting CEO would be in place between the beginning of June until a suitable candidate is identified. ""Although difficult to judge, it is a process that can take up to three months," Morule said. The BNSC announced last month that Serufho's contract will not be renewed upon expiry on May 31. Serufho was appointed acting BNSC chief in 2020, before he was confirmed into the substantive role, signing a renewable four-year contract on June 1, 2021.
