The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), is an autonomous body that has been established in terms of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act no 14 of 2011. The Authority is charged with the responsibility of implementing four different acts, namely: The Companies Act, Registration of Business Names Act, Industrial Property Act and the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act.

The Authority is positioning itself for the advancement of its mandate and is searching for some dynamic individual to take up the above position within the Corporate Services division reporting to the Director Corporate Services:

To develop and implement human resource strategies to ensure the provision of Human Resource services to CIPA and enable achievement of Organisational objectives. To promote a conducive work environment in order to meet business objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology.
• Eight (8) years post qualification experience in a human resource environment of which three (3) should have been served in a managerial position.
• Expert knowledge in Recruitment and Selection, Labour Relations, Performance Management, Compensation and Rewards.
• Knowledge of Botswana Labour/Employment laws is essential.

• Develop and Implement HR annual plan, and align the departmental goals to the overall corporate objectives.
• Ensure that the organisation has enough talent to drive the strategy and that the organisation’s wide retention strategies are in place.
• Define the Authority’s performance management policies and processes. Implement, manage and monitor the performance management system.
• Develop the HR strategy and process and ensuring that the HR strategy is aligned with the overall corporate strategy.
• Implement initiatives to minimise grievances and disputes.

• Develop and Implement training and development programmes.
• Implement strategies to minimise staff turnover.
• Motivate, identify and develop talent amongst staff.
• Manage Organisational Development.
• Monitor labour market trends and advice on adoption of remuneration and reward policies to enable the Authority to compete cost effectively for best talent.

Key competencies

• Networking and partnering
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Relationship management
• Presentation skills
• Innovative and creativity
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Customer oriented
• Ability to lead change
• Integrity

Only applicants who meet the requirements need to apply highlighting their qualifications, experience and names of at least two (2) traceable referees. Certified copies of relevant certificates and a detailed CV must accompany applications addressed to:

Director Corporate Services

Companies and Intellectual Property Authority

P O Box 102

Gaborone

OR

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 01 June 2018