Project Manager – Botswana Integrated Transport Project (BITP), Ministry of Transport and Communications

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Applications are invited from talented, decisive and self-driven individuals for the above-mentioned positions in the Botswana Integrated Transport Project (BITP), Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The primary development objectives ( PDO) of BITP is to enhance efficiency of the transport system and competitiveness of transport services, through building modern business capacity in the public administration, improving inter-regional and critical transport infrastructure and empowering private sector participation.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2018

Ref: MT & C 4/8/2 III(92)

PROJECT OFFICER – CBD ACCESS & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Supervise and coordinates CBD Access & Traffic Management under the Urban Transport Infrastructure Improvement component of the BITP.

 

DUTIES

1. Prepares or check procurement documents for CBD Access & Traffic under the Urban Transport Infrastructure Improvement component of the BITP.
2. Supervises the preparation of BITP designs and specifications for implementation of project activities.
3. Checks quality of traffic signals supplies and equipment against specifications.
4. Supervises and monitors the implementation of CBD Access & Traffic Management.
5. Review/check the quality of project deliverables and recommends way forward to the Component Manager
6. Initiates preparation of requests for project finance warrants.
7. Prepare budget estimate for CBD Access and Traffic Signals contract under the Urban Transport Infrastructure Improvement component.

 

8. Prepare project updates and submit to the Component Manager.
9. Conducts consultations with the community and other stakeholders.
10. Provide project related information to stakeholder
11. Attend to customer complaints.
12. Prepare project fee notes/interim payments certificates (IPCs).
13. Ensure that data collected under the project activities is uploaded into relevant databases e.g. the Integrated Botswana Road Management System at Roads Department.
14. Monitor the CBD Access & Traffic Management expenditure to ensure that it is within budget.
15. Carry out other relevant day-to-day project supervision/monitoring activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil /Highway Engineering or any other equivalent qualification.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of ten (10) years on Urban road design, construction and maintenance, of which four (4) years are on traffic management and traffic engineering.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust
• Functional and technical skills
• Customer focus
• Drive for results
• Managing Measuring work
• Managing Diversity
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Action oriented

 

• Planning
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Timely decision making
• Technical Learning
• Learning on the fly
• Written Communication
• Negotiating
• creativity

SALARY SCALE: D1 (BWP 285,444.00 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

 

OTHER BENEFITS

I. Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS). The employer pays 50% and employee pays 50%. The employer will also contribute 50% of medical aid cover for individuals who are already members of a different medical aid scheme other than BPOMAS.
II. A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.

All applicants for the above position should quote the position and give the following details:

 

a) Full names and postal address
b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of relevant certificates
d) Certified National Identity Card
e) At least two (2) copies of recent work related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience
The following should be provided:
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto

 

IMPORTANT

All applications from serving Public Officers will not be considered. And only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applicants who meet the above Requirements should apply to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport and Communications
P/Bag 00414
Gaborone

 

Physical address: Westgate Mall
Ministry of Transport and Communications

For any enquiries contact Recruitment & Selection division at 3625564.

Closing Date: 6th April 2018