Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts in Local Authorities:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To maintain income and expenditure records to ensure appropriate allocations.

DUTIES

• Conducts inspection on officers handling cash to ensure that appearing on receipts is accurate and complete.
• Monitors payment of contractors to ensure payment is in accordance with agreement.
• Checks wages and salaries for completeness, accuracy and correctness.
• Computes and produces bills/invoices for services provided by Council.
• Updates and confirms availability of funds through maintenance of commitment ledger.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies:        

• Analytical thinking and decision making skills
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Sound communication
• Results Orientation

QUALIFICATIONS:                

• Degree in Accounting, B-Com (Accounting), Finance or related field.

EXPERIENCE:                     

• 10 years relevant work experience, 2 of which must have been served at D3 level.

Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and Reference Number giving the following details:

• Full name, address and date of birth.
• Certified copies of Certificates and Identity
• References
• Brief summary of career with duties (CV) should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Local Government

Private Bag 0052

Gaborone

Attention: Manager (LA)

Or Hand Delivered to:  

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs Building, Floor 8, Department of Local Government Service Management, Room 41.

Faxed applications will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: All applications from serving officers must be routed through their Chief Executive Officers.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Also note that only short listed candidates will be responded to.

For further information contact  Ms K Molebatsi/Ms C Motlapele  Tel: 3612800.