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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage and coordinate the Minister/Assistant Minister’s programme of work of and ensure that briefing notes and speeches are well researched and written in a manner that reflects the status, dignity and good image of the Minister/Assistant Minister.

Key Duties

• Manages and coordinates the work of the office of the Minister/Assistant Minister to ensure timely and efficient delivery of service to the Minister/Assistant Minister.
• Provides advice to the Minister/Assistant Minister on any issue as and when called upon to do so.
• Prepares draft statements/speeches for the Minister/Assistant Minister’s public speaking engagements.
• Coordinates the Minister/Assistant Minister’s office activities and directs these activities to the Minister/Assistant Minister.
• Attends the Minister/Assistant Minister’s  media interviews and monitors the press by following up written stories to determine whether or not they are a true and correct record of the interview.
• Receives members of the public who intend to submit appeals to the Minister/Assistant Minister and, advises them on the correct procedure to be followed.  Clarifies any misconceptions which may be the basis of wrong expectations
• Receives and responds promptly to invitations to the Minister/Assistant Minister for official and social engagements as directed. 

COMPETENCIES:        

• Customer Service Orientation
• Innovation
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Strategic Analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:      

•  Bachelor of Arts Degree, Politics and Administration, Economics and Sociology.

EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of 10 years experience at middle management in the Public Service, Private Sector or Parastatal with Administrative, Economic, Political and Public Relations responsibilities

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.