Deputy Permanent Secretary (Corporate Services) wanted at Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services

Job Opportunity for Deputy Permanent Secretary(Corporate Services)

Post Title: Deputy Permanent Secretary(Corporate Services)

Details: MINISTRY OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

 11^th June, 2020

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the below mentioned positions in the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 15 OF 2020

DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY (CORPORATE SERVICES) – F2 TENABLE AT CORPORATE SERVICES

 

SALARY:  F2 (P504, 528 per annum)

 

LEAVE:   30 working days per annum.

 

OTHER BENEFITS

• Optional contributory Medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
• 2% Housing and Upkeep Allowance
• Entertainment Allowance
• Gratuity at 30% of total basic salary earned

 

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 24 – 36 Months Contract

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent

 

EXPERIENCE: 18 years in an administrative field, 2 of which should have been at a managerial level. Extensive knowledge of Civil Service Structures, Rules and Regulations is a must.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide strategic leadership in the management and coordination of Corporate Services functions in the Ministry with an establishment of 2001 and above.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Coordinates the implementation of Corporate Services Policies

• Interprets corporate services policy and advises the Permanent Secretary on Policy issues.
• Translates the ministry vision into clear, compelling and challenging programmes.
• Develops long, medium and short-term Corporate Services objectives to achieve the Ministry vision.
• Identifies optimal organisational design to support the vision and strategic direction.
• Contributes in the formulation and review of corporate policies
• Develops sound operational guidelines for the Department based on established public service Rules and Regulations
• Reviews existing communication strategies and develops new strategies to ensure effective internal and external communication.
• Reports all pertinent matters on corporate services to the Permanent Secretary.
• Coordinates management of financial, human and physical resources to meet strategic organisational and customer needs and to maintain sustained products and/or service delivery.
• Develops and coordinates implementation of risk management strategies and plans to achieve organisational objectives.
• Supervises and monitors performance and quality of service provided by private consultants.
• Assesses personal knowledge and skills against job specific competencies to identify development needs and priorities.
• Seeks constructive feedback from others and uses the feedback to develop self.
• Identifies areas of strength and develops them further
• Shares information, knowledge, experiences and learning with others.
• Approves development programme(s) for staff

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational agility
• Business acumen
• Innovation management
• Drive for results
• Managing vision and purpose
• Negotiation skills

 

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number giving the following details;

1. Full name, address and date of birth
2. Qualifications supported by certified copies of certificates, Omang and references
3. Detailed summary of career with duties/achievements (C.V)
4. Your application should entail:
   1. Date of first appointment
   2. Present post and date of appointment thereto
   3. Present salary scale