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GENERAL COUNSEL AND BOARD SECRETARY – Botswana Railways 18 views

Botswana Railways invites suitably qualified citizen professionals with a proven track record to apply for the position of General Counsel and Board Secretary tenable at Botswana Railways Headquarters- Mahalapye. This is an Executive position reporting directly to the General Manager and Board of Management respectively.

Job Summary

  • Type: full-time
  • Location: Mahalapye
  • Category: Legal
  • Closing Date: 2026-06-12

Key Responsibilities

  • To plan, organize and manage the Corporate Legal Services and ensure efficient provision of Legal and Board secretarial services.
  • To ensure adherence to the provisions of the Botswana Railways Act, SARA Statutory Regulations and Procedures, and other relevant legislation, which includes Contract and Management and provision of guidance on areas of Corporate Governance.
  • To protect the rights and interests of Botswana Railways.
  • Records Custodian
  • By-law development
  • Budget control and planning
  • Compliance with Governance and Statutory requirements
  • Provision of expert legal advice
  • Legal and contract development and documentation
  • Provision of the Board Secretarial services
  • Dispute and case resolution
  • Protection of BR interest in contracts negotiations and agreements
  • Staff development

Requirements

  • Barchelor of Law Degree and Masters degree in law with admission at the High Court of the Republic of Botswana as a practicing Attorney.
  • Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Must be a Member of a recognised professional body.
  • At least ten (10) years’ Legal Experience, through which Five (5) served as Corporate Secretary in a large reputable organisation.
  • High level of professional integrity with strong business communication and presentation
  • Analytical and detailed orientated Organizational skills
  • Pro-active and Innovative
  • Assertive and decisive
  • Proficient in MS Office with emphasis on word documents, Excel spread sheets and power point.

Salary

Botswana Railways offers competitive salary and benefits.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and believe that you can make a significant contribution to the operations of Botswana Railways, please forward your applications together with your curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and Omang to recruitment@botrail.bw OR:-
Director Corporate Services
Botswana Railways
Private Bag 0052
Mahalapye
Tel: 4711375
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

About the Company

Botswana Railways serves as the national railway operator, providing crucial transport services across Botswana. The company is primarily responsible for the movement of freight, facilitating vital logistics for various industries within the country. In addition to freight operations, Botswana Railways offers passenger services, complete with train schedules and online booking options for travellers. Further enhancing national infrastructure, it manages dryports and its own properties, supporting comprehensive logistical solutions. These integrated services underscore Botswana Railways' role in fostering economic activity and connectivity throughout Botswana.

Connecting Botswana through efficient freight and reliable passenger rail services.

Website: https://www.botswanarailways.co.bw/

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