Project Officer – Public Transport – 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)

PROJECT OFFICER: PUBLIC TRANSPORT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Supervise and coordinate the Greater Gaborone Public Transport project activities.

 

DUTIES

1. Checks procurement documents for Public Transport project activity.
2 Supervises the implementation of the Greater Gaborone Public Transport project activities.
3 Review/check the quality of project deliverables recommends way forward to the Component Manager.
4 Initiates preparation of requests for project finance warrants.
5 Prepare project updates and submit to the Component Manager.
6 Conduct Consultation with the community and stakeholder
7 Provides project related information to stakeholders
8 Reviews variations orders and contractual claims and recommends to the Component Manager for approval/disapproval.
9 Prepare project fee notes/interim payments certificates (IPCs).
10 Monitor the Public Transport Project expenditure to ensure that it is within budget.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/ Highway Engineering or equivalent and related qualification. Master’s Degree in Transport Planning/Urban Transport Economics or Urban Transport Planning or Public Transport Management will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE: minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Transport Planning, with at least five (5) years’ experience in development and management of mass transit systems.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust
• Functional and technical skills
• Managing Measuring work
• Managing Diversity
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Action oriented
• Planning
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Learning
• Organising
• Written Communication
• Negotiating
• Innovation management

 

SALARY SCALE: D1 (BWP 285,444.00 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 positions 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