MANAGER, LEGAL SERVICES – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT wanted at Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS)

EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 4. OF 2018

Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) is a semi-autonomous organization of Government responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border administration. BURS invites dynamic, self- motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to visit the BURS website and apply for the following posts:

MANAGER, LEGAL SERVICES – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Main Purpose of the Job

To manage all work relating to contract and legal drafting including the monitoring of BURS contracts, tax laws, and legal resource books. Also to provide related technical legal services as assigned to ensure that the activities of BURS are consistent with relevant tax laws and other legislations thereby contributing to the achievement of BURS’ objectives, mandate, and revenue maximisation.
Key Performance Areas

1. BURS contracts drafted in accordance with relevant laws.
2. Effective monitoring of BURS contracts in conjunction with project managers.
3. Ensure procurement compliance with legislation and regulations.
4. Custodianship over BURS’ contracts.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from any recognized University. A Master’s Degree in Law, Management, and Taxation will be an added advantage.

Professionalism: Must have been admitted as Attorney at Law.

Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience within a legal environment, two (2) of which should have been at a professional or supervisory level or equivalent.

Competencies:

• Team Leadership
• Planning & Organising
• Critical thinking
• Creativity & Innovation
• Management of Resources
• Consultations & Interpersonal Relations
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Development and Empowerment of Others

Salary: BURS 04 (P388, 164 – P471, 336 per annum)

Benefits:

BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as, Medical Aid, Contributory Pension Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24-hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing Subsidy and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and Vehicle loans etc).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned positions should apply and attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1) reference should be current. Applications that do not meet the required provisions will not be considered.

All applications should be addressed to;

Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Block B, 4th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone

Note: Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply and attach the necessary supporting documents. BURS will only enter into correspondence with shortlisted candidates.

For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources office at this telephone number: 3639500 (M. Ntapu or A. Pule).

Closing date: 16th November 2018 at 1630 hours