Director General – Digital Services Authority – Ministry of Communications and Innovation

Government
Gaborone
September 18, 2026
P789396 / year
Contract

Job Description

Applications are invited from talented, innovative, decisive and self-driven qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the above vacancy tenable at the Ministry of Communications and Innovation – Headquarters on a contract basis.

Job Summary

Employer: Ministry of Communications and Innovation
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Government
Salary: F0 (P789 396) per annum
Closing Date: 2026-10-09

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides strategic leadership in coordination of development and maintenance of online repository of tools, best practices, and schema standards to facilitate the adoption of open data practices.
  • Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the establishment of a standardized framework for secure exchange of information over the internet.
  • Provides strategic leadership in coordination of the conduct of audits of public or private bodies to evaluate compliance with the provisions of the Digital Services Act.
  • Prepares and submit a comprehensive annual report of the Authority operations.
  • Coordinates compliance and adherence to government regulations and instruments.
  • Provides professional guidance, coaching and mentoring to staff.
  • Monitors and ensures that all the functions and activities of the Authority comply with national legislation and quality management standards.
  • Undertakes any other duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology or Computer Engineering or any a related field.
  • Masters in the related field will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in Information Communication Technology or digital services management, of which two (2) years should have been served at Deputy Permanent Secretary level or equivalent executive management role.
  • Applicants must have a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation, e-government initiatives or complex technology programs.

Salary

F0 (P789 396) per annum

How to Apply

Applicants should quote the reference number of this advert and give the following information:
a) Full names, postal address, date and place of birth.
b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae-CV) with full dates.
c) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.
d) At least two (2) copies of recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience.
e) Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
f) Date of first appointment.
g) Applicants with Engineering qualifications must provide valid proof of registration with Engineering Registration Board (ERB) or equivalent institution.

All applications for Public Service employees must be routed through Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Communications and Innovation
P/Bag 00414
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to Ministry of Communications and Innovation, Westgate Mall, Records Management Unit, Ground Floor.

For any enquiries contact Human Resources Division at 3625618/3625525/3625524/3625513/3625515

REF Code: MCI 4/2/9 1 (12) | Vacancy Circular No: 7 OF 2026

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