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Chief Financial Officer


Botswana Ash (Botash) is Southern Africa’s leading producer of natural sodium products, jointly owned by the Government of Botswana and Chlor-Alkali Holdings (Pty) Ltd of South Africa. Operating from Sua Pan since 1991, the company produces around 300,000 tonnes of soda ash and 650,000 tonnes of salt annually supporting essential industries across the region.
 
Botash’s culture is anchored in the core values of Safety, Accountability, Customer Focus, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork, embodied in the company slogan: “Safely ACE IT.” Guided by its 2023–2027 strategy, the organisation is committed to sustainably manufacturing and marketing world-class natural sodium products while maintaining its position as Africa’s leading supplier.
 
About the role:
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team. You will provide strategic financial leadership by driving the company’s financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, and delivering accurate, compliant financial reporting. The role includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, risk management, internal controls, and treasury operations while supporting commercial decision-making across production, supply chain, and sales.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Advise the MD and Board on financial strategy, investments, and commercial decisions.
  • Financial Management & Reporting: Lead financial reporting, cashflow, treasury, and audit processes. Ensure accurate, compliant financial information and strong governance.
  • Budgeting & Commercial Analysis: Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and project evaluations.
  • Governance & Risk: Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax requirements. Lead enterprise risk management and strengthen internal control frameworks.
  • Leadership of Support Functions: Provide strategic leadership to the Finance, ICT, Materials, Legal, and Administration functions and build capability, embed performance excellence through KPIs, and enhance systems, processes, and service delivery across all support areas.
  • SHERQ & Values: Champion safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility across all finance-related activities.
 
Requirements:
  • Chartered Accountant qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
  • More than fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience as a CFO in a large organisation
  • Bring a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
 
 
If you are motivated by the prospect of influencing the direction of a dynamic, strategically important regional enterprise; enjoy excellent rewards and development opportunities; and are ready to leave a lasting impact on a leading organisation then, this is your opportunity to Safely ACE IT!
 
Submit all enquiries and applications (including a comprehensive curriculum vitae) via our website: www.hrmc.co.bw. Confidential enquiries about the role can be made to Naeem Bhamjee at naeem@hrmc.co.bw
 
 
Closing date for applications: 19 December 2025.