Managing Director-BR Properties

Closing date 11 May 2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR (RE - ADVERTISEMENT) 

ARE YOU A TOP FLIGHT TRANSFORMATIONAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE? IF SO THEN THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. 

BR Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of Botswana Railways (BR) whose primary objective is to unlock land value and create wealth from prime land. The company has in the recent past engaged in smart partnerships to develop The Rail Park Mall. It continues to leverage on the vast land resources owned by Botswana Railways and constantly looks for development opportunities country wide. 

The Company is looking for a dynamic, talented and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Managing Director based in Gaborone. 


Job Summary
To establish the strategic and operational orientation of the Company, provide leadership and vision for effective overall management, that is, profitability, increasing shareholder value and growth of the company. The successful candidate will also ensure conformity with policies agreed upon by the Board of Directors of the Company, and be accountable to the Board for all activities of the Company.


Main Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Company's estate, its related resources and business activities to provide a supporting environment commensurate with the Company's objectives. The procurement and management of all works and services related to the operations of the Company. He/she will provide long-term comprehensive and integrated resource planning for the Company, to create the basis for fully exploiting the potential of Botswana Railways Real Estate. He/she will also represent the Company on business related matters and in dealing with business partnerships/joint ventures. 

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies.
Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will have strong communication and leadership skills and an in depth understanding of property management, investment and real estate financial models is crucial. 

A degree in Real Estate, Land Management or any property related field and membership of the Real Estate Institute of Botswana. An MBA will be an added advantage. Should have business and entrepreneurial exposure and at least ten (10) years experience in a recognised and well established estate management environment five (5) years of which should have been held at senior management level. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate superior skills in property management and investment appraisal, property valuations, construction project management, project evaluation, as well as, team leadership and motivation. 

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply giving full details of qualifications, experience and enclosing up-to-date copies of their CV's with at least three references and certified copies of certificates to:

CGP Consultants
Private Bag 00230
Gaborone
Botswana 

Email:cgp@info.bw OR hand deliver at Unit 8, Plot 54513, The Courtyard, Riverwalk.
Closing date 11 May 2012

CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN 
"ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO"