Investment Officer – Minerals Development Company Botswana

Job Description

About the role

The Investment Officer will be supporting the division in identifying viable investment opportunities across the mining value chain. This will involve Industry/Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Shortform Financial and Valuation Modelling as well as acting as gatekeepers in the entire due diligence and acquisition and deal financing process.

The role will also be required to support the Division in investment and portfolio management. This is an entry-level position and requires individuals with honed quantitative skills who are prepared to develop and nurture a career in a mining and minerals investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring of financial performance of all investment and future investments against the key investment criteria.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarising results of the portfolio and specific individual assets under the MDCB control.
• Analysing financial statements, prepare financial models, and conduct Industry, market, and company research.
• Provides relevant information for the development of the sector-focused business development strategy targeting investment opportunities locally, regionally, and internationally.
• Targets a number of prospective clients based on MDCB selection criteria.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional with financial, analytical, and modelling skills, with the ability to evaluate past and present economic issues and trends and report forecasts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge in Industry/Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial and Valuation Modelling, Business Development, Investment Portfolio management, and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills with proven experience interpreting financial information.
• Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive, committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, decisive, resilient, and high attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization in Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management, Business, or Engineering. Alternatively, any combination of education and training equivalent to a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree demonstrating the ability to excel in this role will be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Mining and Minerals Investment, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Strategy Consulting and an M&A Environment. Mining/Minerals sector experience will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their comprehensive CV, copies of certificates, ID, and cover letter, clearly demonstrating their relevant qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted to:

Chief Human Capital Officer
Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag B055
Bontleng, Gaborone

Email to: [email protected]

Or hand deliver at: Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Plot 74358, 1st Floor, Acacia House, Prime Plaza, New CBD, Gaborone. Tel: +267 3810300

The deadline for submission of applications to these positions is the 23 October 2026.