Component Manager A – Botswana Integrated Transport Project (BITP), Ministry of Transport and Communications

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2018

Ref: MT & C 4/8/2 III(92)

COMPONENT MANAGER A- CAPACITY BUILDING , INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND TRAINING – E1 SALARY SCALE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise and coordinate the transport planning and ICT aspect of the BITP.

 

DUTIES

1. Initiates and coordinate project planning.
2. Supervises designs and prepares specifications for implementation of project activities.
3. Supervises the implementation of transport planning and ICT activities to ensure that project activities are completed with the specified, quality, time, budget and scope.
4. Reviews/ checks the quality of project deliverables and recommends acceptance.
5. Supervises consultations with the community and other stakeholders for BITP prior to design and construction.
6. Leads consultations with Community and other stakeholders prior to design and construction.
7. Provides project related information to stakeholders.
8. Checks and certifies project fee note/interim payment certificates (IPCs).
9. Checks contracts agreement before signing
10. Supervise the procurement process of the Greater Gaborone urban transport improvement project activities.

 

11. Prepares procurement documents for technical assistance required under the BITP.
12. Checks and consolidate budget estimates for the Greater Gaborone urban transport improvement project activities.
13. Monitors project expenditure for the Greater Gaborone urban transport improvement project activities to ensure that it is within budget.
14. Supervises and manages subordinates

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

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 12 years’ experience in Transport Planning, of which six years should be in either multi- modal transport master planning, coordination of transport infrastructure projects, transport modelling, transport project economic appraisal.

 

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 397,092.00 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

 

OTHER BENEFITS

I. Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS). The employer pays 50% and employee pays 50%. The Employer will also contribute 50% of medical aid cover for individuals who are already members of a different medical aid scheme other than BPOMAS.
II. A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.

 

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

a) Full names and postal address
b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of relevant certificates
d) Certified National Identity Card
e) At least two (2) copies of recent work related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience
The following should be provided:
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto

IMPORTANT

All applications from serving Public Officers will not be considered. And only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

 

Applicants who meet the above Requirements should apply to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport and Communications
P/Bag 00414
Gaborone

Physical address: Westgate Mall
Ministry of Transport and Communications

For any enquiries contact Recruitment & Selection division at 3625564.

Closing Date: 6th April 2018