DEPUTY EDITOR – LAW REPORTING – REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA

VACANCY

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
CHIEF REGISTRAR
OF THE HIGH COURT
ADMINISTRATION of justice
PRIVATE SAG 00220
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REF: RM 1/6/2 VIII (79) DATE:12 June 2024
VACANCY CIRCULAR N0.6 OF 2024
VACANCY: DEPUTY EDITOR – LAW REPORTING
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, visionary, self-driven and results-ori- ented Botswana citizens to apply for the position of Deputy Editor on E1 salary scale tenable at the Headquarters of the Administration of Justice in Gaborone.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To deputise the Editor in overseeing the editing and publishing of the Botswana Law Reports.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1.Strategy & Policy Development, Implementation and Coordination
•Oversees the implementation of the strategic plan for the Law Reporting function.
•Initiates, develops, interprets and coordinates the implementation of Law Reporting policies and procedures.
•Coordinates the preparation and publication of the Botswana Law Reports.
•Supervisees the delivery of the Botswana Law Reports.
2.Selection of Judgements
•Reviews all judgements and selects reportable cases.
•Identifies cases which introduce a new rule or principle.
•Identifies cases which materially modify an existing rule or principle.
•Identifies cases which tend to settle a question upon which the law is doubtful.
3.Staff Development
•Identifies professional gaps amongst supervisees and recommends development.
•Provides professional guidance and support to other officers in the field of Law Reporting.
4.Required Competencies
•Deciding and Initiating Action.
•Leading and Supervision.
•Adhering to principles and values.
•Formulating Strategies and Concepts.
•Planning and Organising.
•Delivering Results and meeting Customer Expectations.
•Adapting and Responding to Change.
SALARY: E1: (P 487 7S2.OO – P 507 480.00) per annum)
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from the University of Botswana (or other recognised University or Institution) and ten (10) years post-qualification work experience in the legal field and must have been called to the Botswana Bar with 3-5 years experience in Editing Law Reports or Law Journals.
Should have also served for a minimum of two (2) years at E2 salary scale or equivalent.
J. 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 35% of basic salary, which is subject to review from time to time.

APPLICATIONS

1.Applicants should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:
i.A brief summary of career (CV) with full names, address, date and place of birth, date of first appointment, present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.
ii.Certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
iii.Certified copy of the National Identity Card (Omang).
iv.At least two (2) recent references (not more than six months old).
v.Certified latest copy of salary advice slip from Applicants serving in the Private and Parastatal sector.
2. In case of serving Public Officers, their applications must be routed through Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries or Accounting Officers.
Applications not so routed will not be considered.