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We are building a group that operates across four of Africa’s most structurally significant sectors. We need professionals who are serious about execution, committed to long-term growth, and ready to work in an environment that demands accountability and rewards performance.

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Operations & Logistics
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Dept 02
Finance & Accounting
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Dept 03
Business Development
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Dept 04
Engineering & Infrastructure
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Dept 05
Trade & Export Operations
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Why Join

Why Join BV Holdings PLC

BV Holdings PLC is not a mature corporation maintaining the status quo. We are a structured, growing holding group building real operating businesses across four demanding African sectors — and we need people who want to be part of that build.

We offer something that larger, more established organisations cannot: the ability to see the direct impact of your work, to take ownership of real problems, and to grow your capabilities alongside a company that is itself growing rapidly. The opportunity at BV Holdings is not just a job. It is a stake in something being built for the long term.

We are selective about the people we hire because we are serious about the business we are building. If you want a structured, performance-driven environment with genuine scope to grow — professionally and commercially — this is the right place.

“We hire people who want to build, not just maintain. Growth here is earned, and it is real.”
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Growth Across Multiple Sectors

Working at BV Holdings gives you exposure to Natural Resources, Logistics, Real Estate, and Industrial Processing — all within a single group. That cross-sector visibility is rare and professionally valuable. You learn fast because the operating environment requires it.

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Real Scope and Ownership

We operate through focused subsidiaries with lean teams. There is no room for spectators. Every person in the group is expected to perform, contribute, and take ownership of their area. Scope is real. Impact is visible. Performance is recognised.

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Performance-Driven Progression

Progression at BV Holdings is based on results. We do not reward tenure over performance. People who deliver consistently receive expanding responsibility, growing compensation, and career development that reflects their contribution — not their years of service.

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Long-Term Commercial Exposure

BV Holdings is structured for long-term growth. Careers built here develop alongside a group that is expanding into new markets, activating new subsidiaries, and building a portfolio of lasting value. That trajectory means genuine career development — not lateral movement in a static organisation.

Work Culture

How We Work

Our culture is defined by what we value in practice, not what we write in policy documents. We value accountability, precision, professional ambition, and the discipline to execute consistently over the long term.

Accountability
We define expectations clearly and hold people to them. That means clear targets, honest performance reviews, and consequences — both for strong performance and for failure to deliver.
  • Clear performance targets set at the start of each period.
  • Regular performance reviews that are direct and factual.
  • Strong performance recognised and rewarded explicitly.
  • Persistent underperformance addressed promptly and fairly.
Professionalism
We work with investors, international buyers, regulatory bodies, and senior commercial counterparties. The standard of conduct, communication, and output required in those relationships is high — and we maintain it consistently at every level of the group.
  • Communication standards are direct, accurate, and professional.
  • Work output is expected to be complete, accurate, and on schedule.
  • External relationships are managed with discipline and respect.
  • Internal conduct follows the same standards we apply externally.
Team Collaboration
Subsidiaries depend on each other. That means the people within them need to work across team boundaries without friction. We collaborate when collaboration creates better outcomes — not for the sake of process, but because integration is the source of the group’s competitive advantage.
  • Cross-subsidiary collaboration expected and facilitated.
  • Information shared proactively where it serves the group’s interests.
  • Disagreements resolved directly and professionally — not through hierarchy escalation alone.
  • Contribution to collective performance valued alongside individual delivery.
Long-Term Mindset
BV Holdings is not built for a three-year exit. We are building for ten years and beyond. That means we make decisions with long-term consequences in mind, we invest in people who are committed to genuine professional growth, and we do not sacrifice long-term quality for short-term convenience.
  • Decisions evaluated for long-term impact, not just immediate outcome.
  • Career development designed for professional growth over years, not months.
  • Institutional knowledge built and retained — not lost to high turnover.
  • Patience for building things properly, combined with urgency in execution.
BV Holdings Culture
“We do not have a ping-pong table or a casual Friday dress code. We have a serious business operating in demanding markets, and we need serious professionals who want to be part of building it. If that is what you are looking for, you will find it here.”
Areas of Opportunity

Where We Hire

BV Holdings PLC and its subsidiaries hire across five functional areas. Roles exist at the holding company level and within each operating subsidiary. The environment in each area is demanding, the scope is real, and the opportunity to develop professionally is genuine.

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Department 01
Operations & Logistics
Roles covering freight coordination, warehouse operations, corridor management, customs and trade facilitation, fleet management, and cross-border logistics. These roles are operational and hands-on — they require practical problem-solving, strong systems management, and the ability to deliver under schedule pressure.
Freight Management Warehouse Ops Customs & Trade Corridor Operations Supply Chain
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Department 02
Finance & Accounting
Roles covering financial management, management accounting, treasury, tax compliance, audit support, budgeting, and investor financial reporting. These roles operate at both subsidiary and group level and require strong technical accounting capability combined with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial management.
Management Accounting Treasury Financial Reporting Tax & Compliance Budgeting
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Department 03
Business Development
Roles covering commercial deal origination, partner and client acquisition, market entry research, and strategic growth initiatives across the group’s four sectors. Business development roles at BV Holdings require strong commercial judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to close commercial relationships in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Commercial Origination Market Entry Partnership Development Strategic Analysis Negotiation
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Department 04
Engineering & Infrastructure
Roles covering structural and civil engineering, project management, industrial facility design and commissioning, site management, and infrastructure development oversight. These roles support BV Infrastructure & Estates Ltd’s development programme and BV Industrial Solutions’ processing facility construction and commissioning — requiring strong technical grounding combined with project delivery discipline.
Civil Engineering Project Management Site Management Industrial Design Infrastructure Dev
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Department 05
Trade & Export Operations
Roles covering commodity trade execution, export logistics coordination, offtake relationship management, buyer liaison, shipping documentation, and cross-border trade compliance. These roles sit at the intersection of commercial execution and operational logistics — requiring both strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time-sensitive commercial relationships under pressure.
Commodity Trade Export Compliance Offtake Management Shipping & Docs Buyer Relations
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Department 06
Legal, Compliance & Governance
Roles supporting the group’s legal, regulatory compliance, and governance functions across multiple African jurisdictions. These roles require strong legal or compliance technical capability combined with the ability to work across a complex, multi-sector, multi-jurisdiction operating group. Experience in African regulatory environments is valued highly.
Corporate Law Regulatory Compliance Governance Contract Management Mining Law
Current Openings

Open Positions

Roles are updated as the group expands. If no current opening matches your profile, submit a speculative application — we maintain a talent pipeline for roles that open as subsidiaries grow.

Positions below are actively accepting applications. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 10 business days of application submission. All roles are based in Africa with specific locations noted per position.

BV Logistics & Trade Ltd · Operations
Corridor Operations Manager
East Africa Region
Operations
Full Time
Manage day-to-day freight operations along the northern trade corridor. Responsible for carrier performance, delivery schedules, customs compliance, and client service delivery. Reports to the BV Logistics & Trade Ltd Managing Director. Minimum five years’ freight or logistics operations experience required. Fluent English essential; French an advantage.
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BV Minerals Ltd · Trade & Commercial
Commodity Trade Executive
Central Africa / Remote
Trade & Export
Full Time
Manage commodity offtake relationships, coordinate export documentation, and support buyer account management for BV Minerals Ltd’s commodity export operations. The role requires strong commercial communication skills, attention to trade documentation detail, and ideally prior experience in African commodity export or mining operations.
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BV Holdings PLC · Finance
Group Financial Controller
Sub-Saharan Africa (Head Office)
Finance
Full Time
Lead group-level financial consolidation, management reporting, budget management, and subsidiary financial oversight. Report to the Holdings Executive and present consolidated financial performance to the board. Minimum seven years’ financial management experience required. Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent). Multi-jurisdiction African experience strongly preferred.
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BV Infrastructure & Estates Ltd · Engineering
Site Project Manager — Industrial Development
Southern Africa Region
Engineering
Full Time
Lead on-site project management for Phase 1 of the Kalahari Industrial Park development, including contractor management, schedule oversight, quality control, and HSE compliance. Report to the BV Infrastructure Managing Director. Civil engineering or construction management qualification required. Minimum five years’ site project management experience in industrial or commercial construction.
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Speculative Applications Welcome. If you do not see a role that matches your profile but believe you have skills relevant to BV Holdings PLC or its subsidiaries, send a speculative application to careers@bvholdingsplc.com. We maintain a talent pipeline and actively consider strong speculative applications when roles open.

Talent Approach

How We Select and Develop Talent

We hire people who can do the job. We then invest in developing the people who perform well in it. That is our talent philosophy — simple, honest, and applied consistently. We do not promise career paths we cannot deliver. We build them through real performance in real roles.

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Selection on Capability
We hire based on demonstrated capability, relevant experience, and evidence of performance in past roles. We value substance over presentation. A strong track record in a demanding operating environment carries more weight than credentials alone.
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Onboarding with Purpose
New hires are onboarded with a clear brief on the role’s scope, performance expectations, and how it connects to the subsidiary’s and group’s goals. We do not leave new staff to figure out the environment — we invest time in making the expectations clear from day one.
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Performance Culture
Performance is measured against agreed targets, reviewed regularly, and communicated honestly. Strong performance is recognised, rewarded, and developed. We do not manage performance by implication — we make it explicit in both directions.
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Development for High Performers
Professionals who perform consistently receive expanding scope, growing responsibility, and access to development opportunities — including cross-subsidiary exposure, senior management mentorship, and advancement into leadership roles as the group grows. Growth is the reward for delivery.
Development Path
Operational Excellence
For professionals in operations, logistics, and trade — development focuses on growing scope and technical depth. Senior operations roles manage corridors, subsidiaries, and cross-subsidiary operational programmes. The best operational talent moves into subsidiary leadership.
Development Path
Commercial Leadership
For professionals in business development, trade, and commercial management — development focuses on growing deal size, market access, and strategic responsibility. Senior commercial roles manage key buyer relationships, lead market entry programmes, and contribute directly to the group’s revenue strategy.
Development Path
Group Management
For professionals in finance, legal, and governance — development focuses on growing group-level influence. Senior roles provide financial oversight of the entire portfolio, lead group compliance frameworks, and contribute directly to Holdings board reporting. These roles develop the group-level leaders the business needs as it scales.
Application Process

How to Apply

We keep the application process straightforward. We do not require lengthy application forms or multi-stage pre-screening processes. We ask for what we need to assess whether your background and the role are a fit — and we respond to every application that meets the basic requirements.

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Prepare Your Application
Prepare an up-to-date CV and a short cover message explaining why you are applying, what relevant experience you bring, and what you are looking for in your next role. Keep the cover message concise — no more than three short paragraphs. Substance over length.
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Submit Your Application
Submit your application using the form on this page or by emailing careers@bvholdingsplc.com. For specific open roles, include the role title in the subject line. For speculative applications, state your target area of the business and the type of role you are seeking.
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Initial Screening
Applications are reviewed within 10 business days. If your application meets the basic requirements for the role or a relevant opening, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity and your background in more detail. We do not provide feedback on unsuccessful applications at the screening stage, but we acknowledge all applications received.
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Interview & Assessment
Shortlisted candidates go through a structured interview process. For operational and technical roles, this includes a practical assessment relevant to the role’s requirements. Interviews are conducted with the relevant subsidiary leadership and, for senior roles, the Holdings executive team. We aim to complete the process within 15 business days of the initial screening conversation.
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Offer & Onboarding
Successful candidates receive a formal written offer with clear terms covering role, compensation, reporting structure, and start arrangements. Onboarding is structured and includes role-specific briefing, introductions to the relevant team, and a clear 90-day performance expectation framework.
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Equal Opportunity

Fair, Equal, and Merit-Based Hiring

BV Holdings PLC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and markets in which we operate. We hire on the basis of capability, experience, and demonstrated performance — not on the basis of any characteristic that is unrelated to the ability to do the job.

This commitment applies across the entire group. Every subsidiary and every role within BV Holdings PLC follows the same principles. Hiring managers are trained to assess candidates on merit and are accountable for applying these standards consistently.

We are committed to continuous improvement in the diversity and inclusivity of our workforce and our hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively seek to ensure that our processes do not create unnecessary barriers to any qualified candidate.

Merit-Based Selection
All hiring decisions are based solely on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the role. No candidate is evaluated on the basis of gender, age, race, nationality, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value the diversity of perspective, experience, and background that comes from a workforce representing the full range of Africa’s talent. Diverse teams make better decisions. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and will make reasonable adjustments to our process for candidates who require them.
Local Talent Priority
In line with our ESG and community commitments, BV Holdings PLC gives priority to qualified local candidates in recruitment for operational roles in each of the regions where we operate. This commitment is applied consistently across all subsidiaries and is not a token preference — it reflects our genuine belief that local talent, properly developed, creates lasting value for the group and the communities we serve.
Safe and Respectful Workplace
BV Holdings PLC maintains a zero-tolerance policy on harassment, bullying, and discrimination in the workplace. All employees have the right to work in an environment that is safe, respectful, and free from conduct that undermines their dignity or their ability to perform their role. Complaints are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
If You Are Ready to Build Something Real, We Want to Hear From You
BV Holdings PLC is a growing group operating in Africa’s most structurally significant sectors. We are building a team of serious professionals who want genuine scope, real impact, and career development that reflects their performance — not their patience. If that is what you are looking for, apply now or reach out directly.
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Careers team: careers@bvholdingsplc.com