The Chief Executive Officer will drive the establishment of the Authority, plan, coordinate and monitor initiatives, programs and services aimed at achieving the Authority’s strategic objectives.

•Lead the development and implementation of the Authority strategy, aimed at ensuring that the authority is sustainable.

•Ensure that the authority carries out the functions and duties placed upon it in terms of the Botswana Meat Industry Regulatory Authority Act.

•Control the resources and operations of all the services under the Authority.

•Develop, implement and monitor strategies and plans designed to achieve and maintain food security by promoting the trade of livestock and meat products and further improve efficiency in the meat production and processing.

•Promote research, development and innovation across the value chain in the livestock and meat industry.

•Lead in forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders both within and outside the country to ensure strong collaboration in advancing common interests.

•Implement the decisions of the Board of Directors.

•Carry out any duty that may be conferred on him or her by the Minister or the Board.

•Strategic capability and leadership

•Governance and ethics

•Business acumen

•Interpersonal skills

•Change and transformation management

•Policy analysis, development and management

•Stakeholder and relationship management

•Networking and partnerships

•Analytical and decision making

•Technical skills

•Drive for results

•Effective communication

•Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science/Health, Food Science, Public Health, General Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, or any related field.

•Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage.

At least fifteen (15) years’ regulatory affairs post qualification experience of which at least ten (10) years should have been in a senior management position. The experience should include, corporate policy development, strategic planning, operational management.


The position attracts a market competitive package.