Job title: Commercial Manager – BSc QS / Civil Engineer-Botswana
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Job published: 15-08-2025
Job ID: 32622

Job Description

 

F77 Botswana 182A

Job Title: Commercial Manager BSc QS / Civil Engineer-Botswana

Position: Commercial Manager BSc QS / Civil Engineer

Location: Botswana

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Construction & Civil Engineering

Salary Guide: P67 000 P97 000 Nett

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:

Freedom 77 Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Manager with a BSc in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering to join a leading construction project team in Botswana. This role is ideal for a professional with extensive experience in roads projects, proven commercial leadership, and exposure to major infrastructure initiatives across Southern Africa.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a Commercial Manager role.
  • Professional Certifications: Advantageous,
  • Geographical Experience: Must have worked in Africa or other Southern African countries as a Commercial Manager.
  • Project Experience: Commercial management experience on roads projects is essential.
  • International Funding Projects: Experience with World Bank or African Development Bank funded projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all commercial aspects of road construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts, including claims and variations.
  • Monitor and manage project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory regulations, and funding requirements.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to senior management and project teams.
  • Liaise effectively with international funding agencies, clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Lead risk management, cost control, and value engineering initiatives.
  • Mentor and guide commercial teams to ensure optimal project delivery.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proven negotiation and contract management expertise.
  • Excellent financial and cost control management capabilities.
  • In-depth understanding of international funding compliance and reporting.
  • High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving abilities.

 

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.

No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.freedom77.org
  • Email: info@freedom77.org
  • We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.

 

 

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