DIRECTOR – DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – Ministry of Transport and Communications 682 views

VACANCY CIRCULAR N0.13 OF 2021

Ref: MT&C 4/2/23 I (20)

1. DIRECTOR – DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-E1 SALARY SCALE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director on 24-36 months contract tenable at the Department of Information Technology, Headquarters -Gaborone.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To direct and provide strategic leadership in the Information Technology Services for government including research, planning, development monitoring and evaluation of policies, strategies and standards.

DUTIES

1. Provide effective use of ICT services within Government.
2. Increase access to quality and affordable ICT services.
3. Provide ICT services to Ministries/Department
4. Direct customer service surveys.
5. Act as an ICT technical advisor to government.
6. Coordinate integration of all IT systems within Government.
7. Monitor progress of ICT projects from inception, development to implementation
8. Ensure IT systems Audits.
9. Ensure monitoring of existing systems.
10. Assist Ministries to increase access to ICT services by expanding the existing infrastructure.
11. Review and improve internal processes.
12. Drive the development of the Department strategy.
13. Leverage the use of ICT.
14. Manage finances effectively and approve expenditure accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Information Technology or related qualification.

EXPERIENCE: Sixteen (16) years’ work experience in Information Technology or related field, two (2) years of which should have been served at E2 level or its Equivalent.

SALARY SCALE: E1 (P425,376 – P442,392) per annum

LEAVE:           30     Working days per annum

BENEFITS

1. Optional contributory medical aid scheme, the government pays 50% and the employee pays 50%.

APPLICATIONS:

Please quote the position and give the following details:

1. Full names and postal address
2. Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
3. Certified copies of relevant certificates
4. Certified National Identity Card
5. 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