Join Exploration Investment Company Botswana (EICB) and help unlock Botswana’s mineral potential.
Main Purpose of the Job
To plan, coordinate and manage procurement, inventory and contract management activities in accordance with the Public Procurement Act & Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, applicable regulations, PPRA guidelines and the Company’s procurement policies and procedures.
The role promotes strategic sourcing which ensures transparent, fair, competitive and accountable procurement processes that promote value for money, operational efficiency, effective contract administration and prudent resource utilisation, while supporting the achievement of the Company’s strategic and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with the approved procurement plan, PPRA requirements and the Company’s operational needs.
- Manage sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation and procurement processes to ensure fairness, transparency, competitiveness and value for money.
- Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, including fraud, conflicts of interest, supplier performance and supply disruptions.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and risk mitigation measures to safeguard Company resources and ensure procurement integrity.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, applicable regulations, PPRA guidelines and the Company’s procurement policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, audit trails and documentation to support accountability, transparency and audit readiness.
- Manage contract administration, monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms, deliverables, service levels and timelines.
- Maintain effective supplier relationships and undertake supplier performance assessments to promote quality, reliability and continuous improvement.
- Manage procurement expenditure within approved budgets and ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods, works and services.
- Monitor procurement commitments, expenditure and cost variations, ensuring appropriate financial controls and value for money.
- Coordinate the disposal of obsolete, surplus or unserviceable assets in accordance with applicable PPRA requirements and approved Company procedures.
- Ensure transparent disposal processes, proper valuation, authorisation, documentation and accurate updating of asset registers.
- Prepare and submit procurement plans, tender reports, expenditure reports and other statutory and management reports within prescribed timelines.
- Provide procurement guidance and technical support to internal stakeholders, evaluation committees and management to facilitate compliant and efficient procurement decisions.
Key Focus Areas
- Procurement/ Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Governance and compliance
- Contract and Supplier Management
- Financial Management
- Asset Disposal Management
- Reporting and Stakeholder Support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
- A professional qualification such as CIPS or an equivalent procurement-related certification.
- Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
Required Experience
- At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management, of which three (3) years should have been at a professional level, including experience in purchasing, inventory control, tender administration, and contract management.
- Proficiency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and procurement management systems is required.
- Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Results orientation and commitment to service excellence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to transparency, fairness, and value for money
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Integrity and ethical conduct
- Accountability and professionalism
How to Apply
Submit a comprehensive CV, cover letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts and ID, clearly demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience, to the Human Resources Business Partner, Exploration Investment Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 30 AAH, Masa, Gaborone.
Email: brownc@eicb.co.bw
Tel: +267 370 0015
Hand deliver: Plot 74358, Office Block A, Plot 111 Millennium Office Park, Gaborone.
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
