DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY (TECHNOLOGY) – Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology 214 views

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VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2023

Applications are invited from talented, decisive and self-driven qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the position of Deputy Permanent Secretary-Technology on contract terms tenable at the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology.

1. DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY (TECHNOLOGY) -1 POST

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide strategic leadership in the development of technologies and commercialization

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

⦁ Develops frameworks for the development of Technology Sector Policies, Legislation, Standards and Strategies.
⦁ Provides guidance on Technology Sector Policy, legislation and strategy implementation.
⦁ Coordinates compliance to policies, legislation, standards and strategies for the Technology function.
⦁ Interprets Technology policies and legislation for various stakeholders.
⦁ Resolves customer complaints and queries.
⦁ Oversees the development and implementation of the performance strategy and plan for technology function.
⦁ Coordinates National Technology Value Chain development and implementation.
⦁ Consults with Stakeholders in the development and review Policies, Legislation and Strategies.
⦁ Establishes and maintains partnerships and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to facilitate Technology development.
⦁ Coordinates development, monitoring and evaluation framework for the Technology function.
⦁ Coordinates Technology foresight studies and advises on adoption and development of appropriate and relevant technologies.
⦁ Advocates for incentives for technology development for research in public and private institutions
⦁ Coordinates Commercialization of locally developed technologies and innovations.
⦁ Coordinates adaptation and adoption of imported technologies
⦁ Oversees the negotiations of contracts and licenses relating to Technology to maximize operational and financial performance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Engineering and Technology related fields.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eighteen (18) years experience in policy development and related field, two (2) years of which
should have been served as Director (El) or equivalent.

PROFFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Applicants must provide valid proof of registration with relevant professional Board.

SALARY: F2 salary scale P578,508 per annum

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

BENEFITS
1. Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee 50%).
2. Gratuity (30% of basic salary).
3. Housing allowance at the rate of 2% of basic salary

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Technical Competencies:
⦁ Visionary leadership
⦁ Digital Literacy and Computational thinking
⦁ Organisational skills
⦁ Creativity and Innovation
⦁ Emotional and social intelligence
⦁ Futuristic Thinking
⦁ Deciding and initiating action
⦁ Leading and supervision
⦁ Working with people
⦁ Adherence to principles and values
⦁ Relating and Networking
⦁ Persuading and influencing
⦁ Presenting and Communicating information
⦁ Applying expertise and Technology
⦁ Analysing
⦁ Learning and Researching
⦁ Formulating strategies and concepts
⦁ Planning and Organising
⦁ Delivering results and meeting customer expectations