Director – Bergstan

Job Description

These are the words that drive us at Bergstan. We are looking for experienced, motivated
professionals to join our team. We aspire to be industry leaders, renowned for delivering
engineering excellence.

DIRECTOR

This opportunity would be of interest to a professional ERB Registered Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in a Senior Management Role, preferably as company or departmental head, with the following competencies; leadership, team orientation, problem-solving, initiative, motivational, customer service, business acumen, excellent strategic focus, multitasking ability.

Main Duties will include:
• Lead the development of a Strategic Plan in alignment with the Company’s vision and mission and provide strategic direction alongside the Board for the Company’s Botswana and International operations.
• Execution of business development and marketing strategy.
• Manage the direction of the Company and lead Management in the pursuit of the Company’s short-term and long-term goals.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with Shareholders, business partners and authorities. Have excellent presentation skills. Be the public face of the company.
• Develop sufficient profitable business for the Company to achieve income targets.
• Oversee the Company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures, through consultation with senior management.
• Oversee expenditure of the Company and report on company performance to the Board, in line with approved budget(s).
• Oversee the management of industry, market and Company-specific risks, so that the Company develops an approach to manage and mitigate risks.
• Oversee internal controls and processes are in place and working effectively.
• Oversee the development of key human resources policies and processes, as informed by senior management.
The successful candidate should hold a BSC. I BEng. Minimum of 20 years post-graduate experience witha minimum of 10 years in aSenior Management Role. Postgraduate management training will be an advantage.
Those above 55 years of age need not apply.
Attractive terms and remuneration tied to 5-year renewable contracts and subject to company guidelines shall be discussed with the successful candidate.