Assistant Manager – Ministry of Minerals & Energy

Job Description

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
MINISTRY OF MINERALS AND ENERGY
EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 10 OF 2023

VACANCY: ASSISTANT MANAGER
(Facilities Management)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated citizens of Botswana for the above position in the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME) under the Department of Corporate Services.
Salary Scale: D2 (P320,952 – 353,928) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits:
1. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
2. Contributory pension scheme for permanent and pensionable appointments. (Government pays 15%and employee pays 5%)

Qualifications:

Degree in Estate/ Property Management/ Facilities Management/ZConstruction/Management/Engineering/ Building Services or any related field.

Experience:

A minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience in Estate/Property/Fadlity Management, two (2) years should have been served at D3 salary scale or equivalent. Knowledge of Government Procurement processes will be an added advantage.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To facilitate maintenance of all projects in the Ministry buildings.

Key Performance Areas:
1. Implements facility management regulations, procedures and requirements.
2. Secure office accommodation for the entire Ministry and develop design of the available office space and implement, in order to achieve optimal utilisation.
3. Develop and implement maintenance schedule for buildings within the Ministry
4. Carry out risk assessment of the Ministry buildings and other health and safety checks as directed by the Health and Safety standards and regulations.
5. Works in collaboration with the contract management office to ensure work is properly performed, and processes claims for payment.
6. Supervises work of contractors in connection with maintenance and improvement of buildings and building facilities.
7. Carries out periodic inspections of buildings and recommends any needed repairs.
8. Prepare a report on the operational effectiveness of the facilities.
9. Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Key Competencies:
• Deciding and Initiating action
• Adhering to principles and values
• Working with People
• Analyzing
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Adapting and Responding to Change

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular and the reference number of this advertisement and provide the following details: a) (i) Full names, address and place of birth. (ii) A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card. (iii) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Wtae). (iv) Certified copies of academic qualification certificates together with their transcripts (both academic and professional) (v) At least two (2) traceable references confirming the required experience (not more than six (6) months) old. b) Applicants should indicate: (i) Date of first appointment (ii) Present post date of appointment thereto and salary scale. (iii) Contact number (s). (iv) Candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organizations SHOULD provide a statement of salary or pay. IMPORTANT: All applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Applications should be addressed to: The Director Department of Energy Private Bag 00378 Gaborone OR hand delivered to: Department of Energy Fairgrounds Office Park – Block B Second Floor-West Wing Records Management Unit CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2023 For further information, required contact Human Resource Management Unit at 3640227/215