Manager, Records – Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Tertiary Education Research Science and Technology. It draws its mandate from the BQA Act No.24 of 2013.

Its main objectives are to provide for and maintain a National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and to coordinate the Education, Training and Skills Development Quality Assurance System.

BQA invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

To initiate, plan, develop and implement an effective Records Management System for both manual & electronic records and to coordinate, organise and manage standardised information/records to optimise access and availability of information relating to business activities and enhance impact, and interest in keeping information with value.

Position Requirements:

Education;

• A Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Management or a relevant Information Management qualification acceptable to BQA.
• Certification in Computerised Records Management will be an added advantage Experience;
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience in a specialised records or information management agency in a highly computerised environment including 4 years in a supervisory position.
• Hands on experience on manual and electronic Records Management Systems.

Required Competencies;

• Planning and Organising.
• Initiative and innovation.
• Communications and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and subject-based skills.

 

Remuneration

BQA offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.

Terms of employment

Fixed term contract of 1-5 years for managerial positions and above and Permanent and Pensionable terms for officer positions and below.

Application procedure

Applications with CVs, list of Referees and certified copies of certificates and Omang should be forwarded on or before 4th April 2018 to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Botswana Qualifications Authority

Private Bag BO 340, Gaborone

 

Physical Address:

BQA Offices

Plot 66450, Block 7, Gaborone Office No. S33 (2^nd Floor)

Tel: 365 7200

N.B. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants who address the main duties/key performance indicators as part of their application. Applicants should specify what experiences have equipped them to effectively perform in the role. We regret that due to an anticipated overwhelming response, BQA shall only enter into correspondence with shortlisted candidates. BQA shall not return any applications and associated documentation submitted by applicants.

NOTICE: The Public is informed that the external advert for positions of Registration and Accreditation Officer – General Education and Higher Education that were advertised in July 2017 have been withdrawn. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.