DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES wanted at Botswana Bureau of Standards

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES:

VACANCY NO: 7/20192020

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Coordinating the functions of Finance, Human Resources, Information and Communications Technology, and Facilities and Administrative services and reporting directly to the Managing Director die successful applicant will be expected to play key role in development and execution of corporate strategy and organisational policies, proactively identifying and coordinating appropriate strategic partner organisations, both in the public and private sector, capable of participating in the facilitation and/or provision of service that deliver on the mandate of the Bureau, oversee development and implementation of appropriate operational processes and procedures that deliver of business management services and solutions to the rest of the organisation in the most cost effective, value driven manner to meet the expectations of both tiie internal and external customers.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Leadership in the formulation and implementation of the Bureau’s corporate strategy
• Development and execution of risk management strategies
• Active participation at Executive Committee and Standards Council Committees and implementation of resolutions and decisions emanating thereof
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the corporate information and communication technology strategy
• Management of both the financial resources and human capital to ensure capability and capacity to deliver on the mandate of the Bureau
• Periodic reviews of business processes, including both financial and human resources, policies.
• Leadership in development and implementation of Quality Management System
• Oversee management of Performance Management System, Performance Based Reward System and corporate labour relations
• Income generation plans to maximise return on investment
• Ensure compliance to all statutory requirements governing the activities of the Bureau.

COMPETENCIES

• Management and Leadership skills
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and pro-active

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent plus membership of an internationally recognised professional accountancy/management institution such as ACCA, CIMA, CA with MBA as an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years administrative and financial management experience in a large organisation of which 5 years should have been at executive management level.
• Fully grounded in matters of corporate governance and demonstrable experience of working with Board(s) of Director.
• A valid driver’s licence

REMUNERATION

BOBS offers competitive and attractive remuneration packages to the most suitable candidates This position is offered on a five (5) year fixed term contract.

A detailed CV, names of three referees and certified copies of certificates should accompany applications which should be placed in a sealed envelope stating the position applied for and the vacancy number clearly marked thereon.