Principal Attorney – Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services 636 views

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2019

PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY I – D2 X 3 TENABLE AT TLOKWENG, NGWATO AND KGALAGADI LAND BOARDS

SALARY: D2 (P248, 220 – P274, 056 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

OTHER BENEFITS
• Optional contributory Medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Laws or related fields.

EXPERIENCE: At least 8 years relevant work experience, At least two years as Principal Attorney II – D3. The applicant should be admitted and enrolled as an Attorney of the Court of Botswana.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide legal services embracing advice on all legal matters pertaining to the Land Board, coordinate, manage and direct the functions of Land adjudication.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
• Provides professional leadership and direction for the achievement of the Legal service division.
• Provides legal advice on the formulation, review, enforcement and interpretation of Tribal Land Act and relevant statutes.
• Represents and defends the Land Boards at Courts of Law, Land Tribunal and Arbitration.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates the division’s resources.
• Assesses the formulated legal instruments to determine deficiencies and advices accordingly.
• Provides draughting services to the Land Board.
• Determines financial and manpower estimates for the division.
• Coordinates development of annual performance plan for the division in line with the Land Board strategic plan.
• Determines training needs of the division.
• Reviews and guides performance of supervisees within the division.
• Provides legal advice on the formulation, review, enforcement and interpretation of Tribal Land Act and relevant statutes.
• Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management

COMPETENCIES
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Planning & Execution
• Analytical Thinking & Visioning
• Managing Performance
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Creativity and Innovation
• Technical Competency
• Effective Communication

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number giving the following details;
a. Full name, address and date of birth
b. Qualifications supported by certified copies of certificates, Omang and references
c. Brief summary of career with duties (C.V)
d. Your application should entail:

i. Date of first appointment
ii. Present post and date of appointment thereto
iii. Present salary scale, (Non-Government employees attach a copy of latest pay slip).

IMPORTANT
All applications from Government serving employees must be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Response will be accorded to shortlisted candidates only.