VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 26 OF 2020
REF: MT&C 4/8/2 (61)
DIRECTOR – DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES E1 (x1)
Applications are invited from talented, decisive and self-driven qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the above mentioned position in the Ministry of Transport and Communications tenable at Department of Telecommunications and Postal Service on a contract of 24 to 36 months.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To direct, manage and provide strategic leadership in the Telecommunications and Postal Sectors including research, planning, development monitoring and evaluation of policies, legislation and standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Direct provision of access to telecommunications and postal services.
- Oversee tariff adjustments from the operators and advice the Minister.
- Monitor affordability of telecommunications and postal services and advice Regulatory Agency.
- Engage and consult stakeholders on the sectors’ developments.
- Oversee the production of action and development plans which promote development of the sectors.
- Monitor technology convergence issues and their implications on the communication sector policies.
- Formulate and implement departmental strategic plan, business plan, budget and operating plan.
- Direct compliance with statutory requirements of the public service.
- Manage use of Department finances.
- Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications, Electronics & Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bachelor of Business Studies.
EXPERIENCE: Fourteen (14) years’ work experience in the Information Communication Technology or related field, two (2) years of which should be on E2 position or its equivalent.
SALARY SCALE: E1 (P425,376 – 442,584) per annum
BENEFITS:
- Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
- A gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Communications Policy
- Regulatory Aspects.
- Telecommunications/Postal Sectors Accounting for Interconnection in Telecommunication and Market analysis.
- Management of Human Resources Management.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Teamwork and Partnering
- Communicating Effectively
- Planning and Execution
- Supervision and Accountability
- Innovating and Driving Change
- Delivering Quality Service
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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please quote the position and vacancy circular with certified copies of certificates, CV and submit to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport and Communications
P/Bag 00414
Gaborone
Or hand deliver to
Physical address:
Ministry of Transport and Communications Westgate Mall, Records Management Unit, Ground Floor. (PLEASE QUOTE POSITION AND VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER ON THE ENVELOPE)
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be responded to.
For any enquiries contact Recruitment & Selection division at 3625545/3625525/3612000.
Closing Date: 31 July 2020
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