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Lead. Inspire. Transform

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of entrepreneurship and sustainable SMME development in Botswana? The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) is in search of a dynamic Chief Executive Officer, an individual with a proven track record of successfully driving results, cultivating a high-performance team culture and leading with purpose for lasting business impact. If you're ready to take the helm and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will report to the Board and provide leadership in the execution of LEA’s strategy in alignment with the Authority’s mandate to ensure growth and sustainable SMME sector in Botswana. The position holder is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Authority, as well as, activating the SMME ecosystem to form impactful collaborations with other SMME development partners to achieve objectives of the Small Business Act. They will therefore drive optimal stakeholder engagement and organisational performance as per the direction of the Board. This role oversees the core and support functions of the LEA.

The Job

• Providing strategic leadership and ensuring the existence of policies that enable effective execution of the mandate and strategic objectives.
• Driving execution of LEA’s corporate strategy.
• Leading implementation of policies aimed at attracting, developing and retaining talent, as well as, driving employee engagement and performance, in alignment with set strategic objectives.
• Promoting and facilitating entrepreneurial culture.
• Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including public, private, civic society and SMME development partners.
• Ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance within the organisation.
• Ensuring long term financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and leading transformation within the organisation.

The Person

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Membership of a professional and internationally recognised institute will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience at Executive Management level locally, regionally or internationally.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Results Oriented
• Resources Management
• Decisiveness and Assertiveness
• Collaboration
• Entrepreneurial and strong Business Acumen

Application Details

To apply in confidence, please visit www.peopleconnections.co.bw. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae and provide names and contacts of at least three traceable referees.

Closing Date: 18th May 2025
For enquiries: Contact 3975917 / 3915503

JOB PURPOSE

To manage and oversee the effectiveness and compliance of internal audit processes and corporate governance as well as ensure an effective control environment that enhances efficiency, mitigates potential risk and protects the assets of LEA, to help the organization achieve its overall objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop internal audit policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness of internal audit function and adherence to international internal Auditing Standards.
• Prepare the annual audit programme for approval by Audit Committee and plans and schedules audit assignments by assessing risk, financial and operational, to ensure that target areas of high risk are addressed.
• Conduct audits and prepare audit reports and recommendations for LEA’s management and the Board on any significant weaknesses in internal control systems and procedures.
• Promote compliance with good Corporate Governance and best business practice to enhance public image of the Authority and minimize potential for fraudulent activities and professional malpractice.
• Contribute to the overall strategy development of the organisation.
• Review business and strategic objectives and make independent assessment to the Audit Committee on business strategies in relation to Authority’s statutory obligations and statutory regulations.
• Carry out investigations to detect and deter fraudulent activities.
• Ensure the implementation of audit programme and random audit inspections to optimize the role of internal audit in protecting the assets of the Authority.
• Subordinate effectiveness
• Review effectiveness of internal control systems and procedures and makes recommendations to protect the assets and revenue of the organization.
• Liaise with policy authorities in cases of suspected fraud.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Auditing or Finance, Accounting, Business or related fields.
• Certification in Internal Audit (CIA, CISA) will be preferred.
• Professional membership of a recognised institute (e.g. IIA, CIMA, ACCA, CIA).
• Member in good standing of IIA Botswana
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

At least five years experience directly related to internal auditing in government, parastatal or private organisations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Results Oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen
• Quality/ Results Orientation
• Integrity
• Planning and organising
• Problem Solving

APPLICATION DETAILS

All applications should be addressed to the attention of Head, Human Capital and emailed to: Recruitment@lea.co.bw with the position being applied for clearly stated on the subject.

Closing Date: 30th April 2025
The Authority shall only respond to short-listed candidates.