Head of Strategy & Risk – Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development and review of the Authority’s overall strategy in line with emerging trends, BERA’s mandate and Botswana’s Energy policy.
• Leads the development and review of the business plans to ensure that they are consistent with the Authority’s strategic direction.
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures for specific area of responsibility.
• Coordinates and manages enterprise performance management system and processes to ensure regular performance management reviews to promote accountability for results.
• Initiates, develops, and recommends the adoption of Divisional strategies and business plans which will contribute to the achievement of the Authority’s objectives and Mandate.
• Coordinates and controls expenditure from approved Divisional budget and ensures compliance with financial procedures and regulations.
• Facilitates executive leadership and stakeholders within the Authority in developing and implementing functional strategies, inclusive of long-term goals and objectives, key risk management and driving business and strategic projects/initiatives.
• Develops/reviews framework and policy for the planning, monitoring, reporting, control and evaluation of the Authority’s performance.
• Develops and ensures the implementation of Strategy & Risk Department processes and procedures to drive the efficient delivery of services and quality recommendations to facilitate decision making.
• Initiates, develops and recommends the adoption of Strategy & Risk Department strategies and business plans which will contribute to the achievement of the Authority’s objectives and Mandate.
• Coordinates the planning, design, development, monitoring and control of the strategic projects as well as ensuring effective management of both the technical aspects and people aspects of the project.
• Provides an oversight of the risk management function and ensures the maintenance of an effective internal control environment as well as prevention and resolution of fraud.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk or related area.
• Master’s degree in strategic management, Risk Management, Project Management or related fields would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an energy related role, with at least 5 years at a management level involved in strategy and business development.
• Strategy Management Certification such as Balanced Scorecard Certification; Six Sigma.
• Risk Management Certification.
• Project Management Certification such as Prince 2.
• Change Management certification would be an added advantage.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Problem Solving.
• Business Acumen.
• Functional/Technical Skills.
• Planning & Execution.
• Supervision and Accountability.
• Innovating and Initiating Change.
• Delivering Quality Service.
• Communicating Effectively.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Ethics, Integrity, and Trust.
• Coaching, developing and empowering others.
• Teamwork and Partnering.

Salary

BERA offers competitive and attractive Salary packages

How to Apply

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number (NO.1 OF 2026) and provide a detailed latest Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang), certified true copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional), and contacts of Two (2) recent work-related referees. Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and emailed to [email protected]. The closing date is 23 January 2026.