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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To plan, coordinate and monitor provision of electrical services in Council facilities and associated infrastructure.

DUTIES

• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Manages and directs the Electrical Services Division to ensure effective implementation of projects.
• Coordinates operations pertaining to maintenance of electrical installations, systems, plant, facilities, equipment and services to ensure that they conform to established legislation, regulations and policies and recognized engineering standards.
• Provides technical advice on all electrical matters for informed decision making to key stakeholders.
• Coordinates electrical designs to ensure adherence to electrical codes and standards for effective implementation of projects.
• Reviews final draft design report, detailing specifications, bills of quantity necessary for new electrical engineering projects to ensure adherence to standards.
• 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 Electrical Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:                      

• 10 years of relevant work experience, 2 of which must have been served as Principal Electrical Engineer II – D3.

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 T Mogorosi  Tel: 3612800.