PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNER II – City of Francistown Council

REF: COFC 4/4/61 (97)

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR No.19 OF 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Government Employees appointed Permanent and Pensionable basis for the below mentioned post tenable in the City of Francistown Council.

POST: PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNER II

SALARY: D3 (P293 652 – P323 748) per annum

QUALIFICATION: Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

LEAVE RATE: 30 working days per annum

EXPERIENCE: At least eight (8) years relevant work experience of which two (2) years must have been served as Senior Physical Planner – D4 salary scale.

REGISTRATION: Applicants must attach certified copy of certified copy of Certificate of Registration registered as a Physical Planner from the Director of Town & Country Planning Physical Planner from the Director of town & Country Planning.

BENEFITS:

• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme, (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%).

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To oversee the performance and development of all quantity surveying works.

DUTIES:

• Ensures provision of quantity surveying services for the Local Authority
  support to building facilities development and maintenance in conformity with established legislation, regulations, policies and directives.

• Prepares cost estimates of building projects and maintenance projects.
• Supervises the preparation of Bills of Quantities and specifications for both maintenance and building projects to guide in the development of the budget for the works.
• Supervises maintenance and construction works to ensure adherence to budget.
• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analyzing
• Learning and Researching
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organizing

Applicants should quote the reference and vacancy circular number giving the following details:

• Full names and Contact numbers
• Qualifications supported by certified copies of original certificates.
• Certified copy of Omang and at least two (2) work related references of not more than twelve (12) months.
• Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Application must be signed by the applicant.
• In case of change of surname, attach proof of change.
• Date of first appointment and appointment to present post (Attach letter of appointment to present post).