DEPUTY DIRECTOR – MAINTENANCE E2 (x1) wanted at Ministry of Transport and Communications

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 27 OF 2020

REF: MT&C 4/8/2 (60)

Applications are invited from talented, decisive and self-driven qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the above vacancy tenable at the Ministry of Transport and Communications – Department of Roads on a contract of 24 to 36 months.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To coordinate construction, maintenance and preservation of the road network through routine and periodic maintenance as well as controlling axle loading.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordinate traffic counting survey and network condition.
• Coordinate prepa ration of estimates for roads projects.
• Provide professional guidance on contractual issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate materials investigations and research.
• Facilitate the implementation of protocol and agreements on transport programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate and coordinate the preparation of the budget (recurrent & development).
• Manage utilization of the Road Fund levy.
• Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Delivering Quality Service

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural).

EXPERIENCE: Twelve (12) years’ work experience in roads engineering or related field, two (2) years of which should be on D1 position or its equivalent.

SALARY: E2 (P373.152 – P385.236) per annum

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
• A gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Communications Policy
• Regulatory Aspects.
• Telecommunications/Postal Sectors Accounting for Interconnection in Telecommuni­cation and Market analysis.
• Management of Human Resources Management.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change
• Delivering Quality Service