DEPUTY MANAGER – MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND HOME AFFAIRS

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from highly talented, proactive, innovative, and self-driven individuals for the public service post of Deputy Manager – Facilities Management, salary scale D1, tenable at the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (Headquarters).

BENEFITS:

• Optional medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers’ Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS – Government pays 50%, employee pays 50%)
• Contributory pension scheme (Government contributes 15%, employee contributes 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Degree in Estate Management, Property Management, Facilities Management, Quantity Surveying, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Must be fully registered with the appropriate professional bodies.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering disciplines.
• At least two (2) years must have been served at D2 salary scale.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage and oversee work projects for the maintenance of all buildings in the Ministry and supervise other facilities management operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Establishes areas for outsourcing and leads implementation.
• Maintains relationships with departments to assess space needs and prevent issues.
• Leads and coordinates implementation and review of facility regulations and procedures.
• Educates staff on proper facility management and safety practices.
• Maintains a building and facility usage schedule.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conducts and documents risk assessments.
• Advises on new facility concepts and evaluates repair complexities.
• Engages consultants and oversees repairs and facility upgrades.
• Prepares reports on operational efficiency.
• Trains interns and staff on maintenance procedures.
• Prepares maintenance budgets.
• Identifies and engages opportunities for optimal facility use.
• Manages procurement processes and contractor payments.
• Projects costs for contractor services.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Managing Resources
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Understanding and Responding to Change
• Following Instructions and Procedures