Group General Manager – Sky Bridge

Are you a visionary leader with the rare ability to drive growth in a high-stakes industrial sector while maintaining excellence in a service-driven hospitality environment?

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading both companies under a unified vision, driving aggressive market expansion in the energy sector while elevating the hospitality brand.

Key Strategic Mandates

1. Business Growth & Market Expansion

• Fuel Sector: Identify and secure new commercial supply contracts and retail site opportunities across Botswana.
• Hospitality: Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase Guest House occupancy rates, targeting corporate clients and travellers.
• Diversification: Explore synergies between the two entities (e.g., corporate hospitality packages for energy sector partners).

2. Governance & Total Compliance

• Regulatory Excellence: Serve as the primary custodian of licenses and permits, ensuring 100% compliance with BERA, the Department of Mines, and Tourism Board regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Implement rigorous internal controls, transparent reporting, and “clean audit” practices across both businesses.
• Risk Management: Mitigate operational risks, ranging from fuel price volatility and supply chain disruptions to hospitality health and safety standards.

3. Operational Leadership

• Manager of Managers: Provide strategic direction to Regional Fuel Managers and the Guest House Manager, ensuring high-performance standards are met across all sites.
• Supply Chain Optimisation: Oversee the national fuel logistics network to ensure cost-efficient and timely delivery.
• Service Quality: Ensure the Guest House maintains a reputation for impeccable service, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or postgraduate business qualification will be an added advantage.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior management. Direct experience in the Fuel sector is essential. Exposure to the hospitality or service industry is a significant advantage.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in scaling a business and managing a P&L of annual turnover.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Versatility: The ability to pivot from discussing bulk fuel procurement to discussing guest experience in the same day.
• Governance Champion: A “zero-tolerance” approach to non-compliance and unethical business practices.
• Botswana Market Intel: A deep network within the Botswana business community and a clear understanding of the local economic landscape.