Assessor – Botswana Public Service Assessment Services Centre

 

Applications are invited from suitably motivated and well experienced candidates to fill the above position which exists at the Botswana Public Service Assessment Services Centre

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2019

SALARY: E2 (P358, 800 – P373, 296) per annum.

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
• Compulsory Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).
DURATION 24 -36 Months (Contract)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Industrial Psychology, Psychology or Human Resource Management

EXPERIENCE:

At least ten (10) years relevant experience in Assessment Services, a minimum of four (4) years of experience as an Assessor in Assessment/Development Centre.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To administer assessments and provide technical support in the design of individual developments plans.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Assesses candidates (that is observes, records, classifies and evaluates behaviors to determine competency levels of candidates
2. Provides constructive behavioral feedback (oral and written)
3. Guides candidates in the development of individual development plans to address identified competency gaps.
4. Conducts coaching for candidates
5. Rates candidates’ behaviors following an assessment per the standards
6. Presents evidence and justification to support ratings in the integration session in order for assessors to reach consensus
7. Prepares assessment reports in a timely and professional manner as per the stipulations of the AC/DC policy
8. Oversees the upkeep of Assessment/Development records
9. Benchmarks and develops best practice programme delivery strategies.
10. Engages in research to keep abreast with the AC/DC developments

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Team work and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the reference and the vacancy circular number and provide the following details:

a) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
b) Certified copies of certificates (attach academic transcripts) and Omang.
c) At least two (2) work related references confirming the required experience.
d) Attach certification of Professional registration (Botswana Professional Health Council)
e) Applications should indicate date of first appointment, present post, date of appointment thereto and salary scale.

IMPORTANT:

Applications should be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to:

Coordinator Assessment Services
P O Box 10026
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to;

Botswana Public Service College, Administration Block – Registry Office No. 1, Ground Floor.
Closing Date: 15th February 2019

For any clarification contact the Assessment Services Centre at Tel: 3684236.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.