About the role: 

The Senior Manager -Business Intelligence, will provide strategic leadership in the development and management of business intelligence systems, data analytics and reporting for the Government Diamond Valuation (GDV) furiction. 

The role will be responsible for transforming complex valuation, market and operational data into accurate, timely and actionable business intelligence to support sound valuation decisions, revenue forecasting, audit assurance and commercial decision-making The successful candidate will also play a key role in strengthening data-driven decision making and identifying emerging business opportunities within the diamond and broader minerals sector. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Initiatives supporting the Government Diamond Valuation function.
  • Developing and maintaining robust systems for the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of valuation and market data.
  • Providing high-quality business intelligence to support diamond valuation, pricing, forecasting and revenue analysis
  • Overseeing the integrity, reconciliation and analysis of valuation and sales data and ensuring the reliability of managerment reports
  • Supporting the analysis of diamond prices, quality, size, colour, shape, frequency distributions and other market variables.
  • Providing data-driven insights to strengthen audit support, valuation accuracy and commercial decision-making.
  • Collaborating with senior CDV management and other stakeholders on market discourits, premiums, pricing trends and emerging market developments
  • Supporting the valuation of diamonds from non-De Beers sources and contributing to the development of appropriate valuation methodologies.
  • Leading research and analysis aimed at identifying new business opportunities and emerging trends within the diamond and minerals sector.
  • Providing leadership, mentorship and technical guidance to the Business Intelligence team

The ideal candidate 

We are looking for a strategic, analytical and commercially astute professional who can translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong business intelligence, data analytics and reporting capability.
  • Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of the diamond industry, valuation methodologies, markets and technology.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Excellent time-management and project-management abilities.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism and humility.
  • A strategic and innovative mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and emerging trends
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence tools, such as Power Bl or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess: 

  • A Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics/ Econometrics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • A proven track record in data analytics, business intelligence and management reporting.
  • At least 8 years relevant experience in data analysis and reporting.
  • At least 5 years experience within the diamond industry and diamond valuation and/or audit support, preferably with exposure to data integrity, optimisation, pricing, production and related analytical processes
  • Experience in research, statistical analysis and information reporting will be an added advantage

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their comprehensive CV, copies of certificates. ID and cover letter, clearly demonstrating their relevant qualifications and experience Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted to 

 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd 

Private Bag B055 

Bontleng, Gaborone 

Email to: recruitmentmdcb@mdcb.co.bw 

 

Or hand deliver at 

Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Plot 74358, 1st Floor, Acacia House, Prime Plaza, New CBD, Gaborone. Tel: +267 3810300

The deadline for submission of applications to these positions is the 23 October 2026.

Gaborone, Botswana
Permanent
Government Diamond Valuation