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Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security
Vacancy Circular No. 1 of 2014
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Deputy Permanent Secretary (Corporate Services)
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The above vacancy exists in the ministry of defence, justice and security headquarters.
The function of corporate services in the ministry of defence, justice and security exists to facilitate, and coordinate planning and budgeting of human resource, supplies, procurement, transport and logistics for the ministry and its departments.
Required personal attributes
A talented, proactive, self-driven and visionary leader is therefore sought to lead and direct the operations of this function
Key performance areas
1. Interprets corporate services policy and give advice on policy issues
2. Translates the ministry vision into clear, compelling and challenging programmes
3. Develops long, medium and short term corporate services objectives to achieve the ministry vision
4. Coordinates the formulation, review and implementation of corporate services policies
5. Coordinates the development of operational guidelines for the department based on established public service rules and regulations
6. Reviews existing communication strategies and develops new strategies to ensure effective internal and external communication
7. Coordinates management of financial, human and physical resources to meet strategic organizational and customer needs
8. Monitors sustainability of products and service delivery by the ministry of defence, justice and security
9. Coordinates the supervision and monitoring of performance and rewards
10. Coordinates development programmes for staff
11. Facilitates engagement of consultancy services for the ministry of defence, justice and security as per need.
Key skills and competencies
• Decision quality
• Innovation management
• Strategic agility
• Managing vision and purpose
• Building effective teams
• Managing and measuring work
• Drive for results
• Customer focus
• Integrity and trust
• Analytical skills
• Risk analysis skills
Qualification profile
To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or strategic management or equivalent, plus sixteen (16) years relevant post qualification experience
Applicants must have served at least two year at senior management level in government or equivalent in the private sector
Added advantage
Masters degree in a relevant field and an extensive knowledge of civil service structures, rules and regulations and good people management skills
Salary: P398 808
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Medical aid:
• Optional contributory medical aid scheme (government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
• A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of the contract.
• Commensurate entertainment allowance
• In-service leadership training at Botswana Public Service College
Applications:
Applicant should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:
(i) Detailed curriculum vitae
(ii) Certified true copies of certificates (academic and professional) and at least two (2) recent work related references
(iii) Serving officers should indicate present position and appointment thereto
Important:
Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their heads of departments and permanent secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please e-mail to klaolang@gov.bw and dmkobe@gov.bw to request for the required CV format
Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of defence, justice and security
Private Bag 00384
Gaborone
Hand delivery:
The Square Building
East wing
Records Management Office No. 307
Floor 3
Closing date: 14th February 2014
For any clarifications, contact the human resource office at +267 3698205, +267 3698303 or +267 3698260
Source: Botswana Guardian, 31st Jan
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