Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the below indicated vacancies in the Ministry of Local Government.

Scope of the job: 

• To organize, plan and manage all the activities of Department of Local Government Finance & Procurement Services

Key Performance Areas

• Oversees financial controls for Local Authorities
• Supervises the preparation and issuance of Rateable Value Estimates (RVE) for Local Authorities Finance Unit (LAFU)
• Promotes and maintains accountability for funds and resources in Local Authorities.
• Coordinates procurement processes in Local Authorities
• Manages timely and equal distribution of primary Schools stationery, furniture and equipment
• Monitors timely delivery and distribution of adequate, safe and quality food items
• Provides Departmental leadership and direction in the execution of policies pertaining to the Department

Required Competencies

• Analytical thinking and decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Sound communication
• Creativity and Innovation

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related qualifications.

Experience:

At least 16 years relevant post qualification experience. Applicants must have served at E2 salary scale or equivalent level for at least two years.

APPLICATIONS:

• Quote the vacancy circular number and provide the following details:
• Full name, address, date and place of birth,
• Brief summary of career duties (Curriculum Vitae),
• In case of serving public officers; date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto
•  Certified copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional)
• At least three work related references
• Certified copy of Identity Card   (Omang)

Applications should be addressed to: -

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

P/BAG 006,

GABORONE

Applicants are informed through this advert that the closing date reflected on the advert that appeared in the Botswana Guardian dated 28/10/2011 is amended.

For further information contact Ms L Moatshe or Mr P Molatlhwe at 3658400

NB: All applications from serving officers should be routed through Permanent Secretaries/Heads of Departments.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.