Principal Management Analyst I – Ministry of Sport and Arts

Analyst
Gaborone
October 21, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, talented, decisive and self-driven citizens of Botswana for the positions listed below.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Circular No. 8 of 2026

Salary: D2 P337,008 – P371,628 per annum

Tenable: Ministry Headquarters

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide guidance to Departments and Agencies on the implementation of Human Resource Management Reforms.

Key Performance Areas

  • Advises customers on policies and procedures.
  • Provides professional advice to Departments and Agencies on Management Services issues.
  • Monitors organisational reviews undertaken by various consultants by providing expert advice as a member of the technical teams.
  • Provides professional guidance and examines alignment of organisational structures with the policies and core mandate of the Ministry/Department for quality check.
  • Provides consultancy services on manpower utilisation studies in Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
  • Provides professional guidance and exercises job evaluation for quality check.
  • Provides professional guidance and examines Compensation Based Career Paths for quality check.
  • Facilitates the development of job descriptions and strategy for approved recommendations.
  • Monitors the implementation of approved recommendations for reviews and manpower utilisation exercises.
  • Monitors the implementation of Human Resource Management reforms and evaluates its impact in re-engineering Government as and when required.
  • Provides consultancy services on the development of procedures.
  • Provides consultancy services on the documentation of processes.
  • Provides consultancy services on the identification of competencies.
  • Advises, guides and recommends appropriate grades to the supervisor.
  • Assesses grades and structural implications of manpower requests.
  • Analyses and coordinates reports for various projects.
  • Recommends improvements in the business analysis field.
  • Undertakes any other related duties assigned by Management to meet the exigencies of the service.

Qualifications

Degree in Management Services or Human Resource Management/Public Administration/Industrial Psychology/Business Administration/Management or related fields. Membership of the Institute of Management Services or an equivalent professional body is also desirable.

Experience

At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Management Services or equivalent, two (2) years of which should have been served at D3 Salary Scale as Principal Management Analyst II in Public Service or equivalent level in Private/Parastatal Institutions.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Working with People
  • Leading and Supervising
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Analysing
  • Writing and Reporting
  • Adapting and Responding to Change
  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts

Benefits

  • Leave: 30 working days per annum.
  • Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%).
  • Contributory Pension Fund (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of basic salary).

Important Application Information

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

  • Updated detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Certified copies of certificates.
  • Omang.
  • At least two recent work-related references (not more than six months old) confirming the required experience.

Note: Applications from Public Officers must be routed through the Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants are required to meet the minimum requirements to be responded to.

By submitting your application or CV, you acknowledge that the processing of your personal data is solely for recruitment purposes. Your information may be retained with authorised personnel and approved recruitment partners, in line with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024.

How to Apply

Applications Should Be Addressed To:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Sport and Arts
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone
Botswana

Or Hand Delivered To:
Ministry Headquarters
Plot 54355, SSS
2nd Floor, Office Numbers 267 or 270

For further enquiries, contact 3950227 or 3698135.

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

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