PRINCIPAL ESTATE CONTROLLER x3

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY:

PRINCIPAL ESTATE CONTROLLER II -D3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified visionary, self-driven and results oriented Botswana citizens to apply for the post of Principal Estate Controller II on D3 salary scale. The positions are tenable in 1x Francistown 2x Gaborone.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB.
To Administer Deceased Estates, Liquidation and Insolvency and Guardian’s Fund, Trusts and all aspects related to same.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
• Advises clients on the procedure relating to administration of Trusts, Deceased Estates, Liquidation and Insolvency and the Guardian’s Fund Interpretation services
• Provides advice and support to stakeholders with regards to Estate, Trust and Retirement planning matters inclusive of local tax implications.

CUSTOMER CARE
• Attends to customer complaints and queries.
• Attends various stakeholder fora as the face of the Master’s Office.
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
• Determines and examines filed Trust and Deceased Estates documents and makes recommendations for Trustees and Executors.OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
• Identifies and reports opportunities or challenges that impact on service level agreements or effectiveness of operations to the supervisor.
• Identifies beneficiaries, determines the extent of shares and distributes accordingly.
• Prepares monthly management reports in the prescribed formats.
• Conducts research and drafts legal documents.
• Responds to correspondence pertaining to Trusts, Deceased Estates and administration of Guardian’s Fund and Liquidation and Insolvency.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT
• Researches on legal issues pertaining to Trusts, Deceased Estates, and administration of Guardian’s Fund and Liquidation and Insolvency matters.
• Benchmarks with other Institutions on issues related to Trusts, Deceased Estates and administration of Guardian’s Fund and Liquidation and Insolvency.
• Assesses personal knowledge and skills against job specific competencies to identify developmental needs.
Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

SALARY: D3: (P 279 660.00 – P 308 328.00 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Law (LLB). At least four (4) years’ experience in the field of Law, of which two (2) years’ should have been served at D4 level and should have been admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana.

BENEFITS:
i. Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% employee pays 50%).
ii. Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
iii. Scarce Skill allowance at the rate of 30% of the Basic Salary.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Competency Area
Strategic Skills
Operational Skills
Courage
Energy and Drive
Organisational Positioning Skills
Personal & Interpersonal Skills

Competency
Functional / Technical skills
Timely Decision Making
Managing and measuring work
Conflict Management
Drive for Results
Written Communication
Composure, Customer focus. Ethics and values. Patience