COMPONENT MANAGER B – OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROADS CONTRACTS (OPRC) – Ministry of Transport and Communications

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2021

Applications are invited from talented, decisive and sell-driven individuals for the below-mentioned positions in the Botswana Integrated Transport Project (BITP). Ministry of Transport and Communications The primary development objectives ( PDO) of Bl TP is to enhance the efficiency of the transport system and competitiveness of transport services. through building modern business capacity and the public administration. improving inter-regional and critical transport infrastructure and enhancing private sector participation.

1. COMPONENT MANAGER B – OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE
   BASED ROADS CONTRACTS (OPRC) – E1 SALARY SCALE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate and supervise all Output and Performance Based Roads Contracts (OPRC) for construction & maintenance of roads (336km) n ihe Southern District.

DUTIES

• Initiates and coordinate project planning
• Supervises designs and prepares specifications for implementation of protection activities.
• Monitors OPRC construction and maintenance v/orks and supervises related consultancy services for monitoring & audit.
• Consolidates monthly report for OPRC.
• Supervises and manages subordinates
• Provide technical advice on the OPRC project areas.
• Supervises the implementation of OPRC activities to ensure that project activities are completed with the specified, quality, time, budget and scope
• Reviews/ checks the quality of project cfeSverabfes and recommends acceptance.
• Supervises consultations with the community and other stakeholders for BITP prior to design and construction
• Leads consultations with Community and other stakeholders prior to design and construction.
• Provides project-related information to stakeholders

• Checks and certifies project fee note/interim payment certificates (IPCs).
• Checks contracts agreement before signing
• Supervise the procurement process of the OPRC project activities
• Prepares procurement documents for technical assistance required under the BITP.
• Checks and consolidate budget estimates for the OPRC project activities.
• Monitors project expenditure for the OPRC project activities to ensure that it is within budget.
• Supervises and manages subordinates

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Economics or equivalent and related qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of fourteen (14) years’ post qualification work experience in road design, construction and maintenance of which 5 years are on performance-based contracts.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Ethics & values
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Managing Diversity
• Managing and measuring work
• Confronting direct reports
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Decision quality
• Negotiating
• Directing others
• Presentation skill
• Drive for result
• Planning

SALARY SCALE: E1 (BWP 442,392.00 – 460.292.00 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

OTHER BENEFITS

1. Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) The employer pays 50% and the employee pays 50%. The Employer will also contribute 50% of medical aid cover for individuals who are already members of a different medical ad scheme other than BPOMAS.
2. A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 33% payable upon the expiry of contract.

All applicants for the above positions should quote the position and give the following details:

1. Full names and postal address
2. Full summary of a career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
3. Certified copies of relevant certificates
4. Certified National Identity Card
5. At least two (2) copies of recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming there relevant experience
6. The following should be provided:

• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto