Business Development & Client Relations Manager

About the role

GWIC, an international engineering and construction supervision firm, is expanding its footprint in Botswana. The Business Development & Client Relations Manager will be based in Gaborone and will drive the establishment and growth of GWIC’s local presence, building relationships with public and private sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Botswana.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, public entities, developers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support commercial follow‑up, proposal preparation and market intelligence activities.
• Represent GWIC at meetings, networking events and institutional engagements.
• Coordinate with GWIC’s regional and international teams.
• Assist in establishing and growing GWIC’s local operations in Botswana.

Required profile

• Proven experience in business development, sales, client relations or commercial operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Good knowledge of the Botswana market, preferably with an existing professional network in Gaborone.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders in both public and private sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and results orientation.
• Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Setswana is an advantage.

Required skills