MANAGER – Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the below-mentioned positions in the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs.
Kindly be informed that the places at which some of the advertised posts are tenable are subject to change.
VACANCY NO:
MANAGER (Facilities Management)
SALARY SCALE: E2 (P407.484 – P423,972) per annum
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
BENEFITS: i) Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the
Botswana Public Officers’Medical Aid Scheme
(BPOMAS), (Government pays 50% and the
Employee 50%).
ii) A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon the expiry of the contract.
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Estate/Property Management/Construction
Management/ Facilities Management, Engineering & Building Services, or any related field.
EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have 14 years of proven experience in Estate/Property Management/Facilities Management
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To direct the planning and management of the Ministry facilities and provide leadership in the implementation of strategies for facilities maintenance, repair, and replacement, in order to achieve the desired outputs within the agreed time frame, within budget, to specification and operational standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Facilities Management Planning
⦁ Directs the implementation of Facilities Management Regulations, Procedures, and Requirements.
⦁ Maintains and updates as needed a comprehensive Safety Plan, a process for facilities opening and lockdown, and an emergency notification procedure.
⦁ Manages the provision of Learning, Security, and Landscaping Services.
⦁ Interprets and administers Facilities Management Procedures and Regulations.
⦁ Advises Senior Management on other areas to consider for outsourcing and leads their implementation.
⦁ Assesses and monitors facilities repairs to ensure cost effectiveness; establishes criteria for repair versus replacement of facilities, forecasts and plans facilities improvement.
⦁ Supervises maintenance works to ensure they meet regulations and standards.
⦁ Enforces Fire and Safety Policy and Procedures.
⦁ Prepares Reports on the operational effectiveness of the facilities.
Safe Working Environment
⦁ Enforces compliance with applicable Building and Safety Codes, Hazardous Waste Disposal Hazardous Materials, etc.
⦁ Monitors facility emergencies, including equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, and alarm calls.
Financial Management
⦁ Prepares budget for the maintenance of facilities.
⦁ Manages the revenue generated through the lease of facilities.
⦁ Initiates and manages procurement of Ministry facilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS AMD COMPETENCIES
Skills
⦁ Project and Contract Management
⦁ Procurement & Negotiation
⦁ Computer
⦁ Leadership
COMPETENCIES
⦁ Deciding and Initiating Action
⦁ Leading and Supervising
⦁ Adhering to Principles and Values
⦁ Analyzing
⦁ Formulating Strategies and Concepts
⦁ Planning and Execution
⦁ Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
⦁ Adapting and Responding to Change