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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To plan, manage and direct the Quantity Surveying Division.  

DUTIES

• Coordinates, manages and directs the quantity surveying works to ensure compliance with established legislation, regulations, policies and directives.
• Coordinates the preparation of cost estimates of capital projects and major maintenance projects.       
• Ensures that bills of quantities and specifications are prepared on time to enable the institution to undertake the tendering procedures and practices concerning capital and maintenance projects.
• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Develops and ensures implementation of quantity surveying procedures, practices, standards and management to ensure quality quantity surveying works.
• 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 Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.

EXPERIENCE:        

• At least 10 years relevant work experience, 2 years of which must have been served as Principal Quantity Surveyor 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

In case of serving officers

• Date of first appointment
• Date to present post and position.

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 Mogorosi Tel No:  3612800.