REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
MINISTRY OF CHILD WELFARE AND BASIC EDUCATION
NORTH WEST EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Date of Advertisement: 05 FEBRUARY 2026
Types, takes shorthand dictation, transcribe from audio dictating machines and word processes letters, reports, documents and technical papers. Mans the reception desk. Receives and directs telephone calls to appropriate officers, receives incoming and outgoing mail.
Key Responsibilities
- Type’s letters, minutes, reports, notes from manuscripts or other forms of copies and files copies.
- Produces copies from original scripts.
- Checks his/her work for correctness and proper layout.
- Keeps up to date with Public Service procedures and practice regarding the use of abbreviations, correction of first draft and in addressing of official correspondence.
- Retrieves and processes data to produce required information and reports.
- Manages offices and diaries of the incumbents they serve.
- Provides typing duties to a group of middle management officers.
- Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.
Requirements
- Direct entry to this grade will be limited to serving candidates who hold at least National Certificate in Secretarial Studies plus two years’ relevant experience.
- Promotion to this grade will be limited to serving officers who have completed at least two years’ satisfactory service as Typist II (B3/4).
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Customer focus
Salary
Grade B1/2
How to Apply
For Vacancy Circulars 1 & 2: Applications should quote the vacancy circular number and provide: Full name, addresses, date and place of birth; Brief summary of previous relevant work experience (Resume or Curriculum Vitae); Three (3) traceable references of not more than six (6) months; Certified copies of academic and professional certificates; Certified copy of Omang; Date of 1st appointment and Present post and date of appointment (for serving officers). Address: Private Bag 005, Gaborone, Botswana.
For Vacancy Circular 3: Required Documents: 1. Full name, addresses, and date/place of birth 2. Brief summary of previous relevant work experience (Resume or Curriculum Vitae) 3. Two (2) traceable references of not more than six (6) months 4. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates 5. Certified copy of Omang. Application Method: By Post: Director Regional Operation North West Region Private Bag 324 Maun. Hand Delivery: Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Maun Education Centre, Records Management Unit. Important Note: Applications from serving Public Officers MUST be routed through their Heads of Departments or supervisors. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Contact Information: Human Resource Office at telephone no 6860348.
REF Code: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2026 | Vacancy Circular No: 3 OF 2026