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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage, direct and coordinate the Parks and Recreation Division to ensure effective service delivery.

DUTIES:

• Coordinates, directs and manages the operations of the Parks and Recreation Division.
• Develops standards and guidelines for the operations of the Division and supervises their implementation to ensure compliance.           
• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Liaises with key stakeholders in the preparation of the budget fir development projects.
• Ensures that Council facilities are maintained and developed in accordance with set standards to give them an aesthetic look.
• Provides technical advice on all parks matters.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies Required:

• Analytical thinking and decision making skills.
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team Player
• Sound Communication
• Results Orientation

Qualifications:  

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.

Experience:         

• At least 10 years relevant work experience, 2 years of which must have been served as Principal Parks Officer 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, Block 8, 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 TT Mogorosi Tel No: 3612800.