Chief Administration Officer I – Ministry of Communications and Innovation

Administration
Gaborone
January 23, 2025
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Chief Administration Officer I (Occupational Health & Safety) – D3 salary scale tenable at Ministry of Communications and Innovation – Headquarters.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To design and implement health and safety measures for reduction of workplace incidents, injuries and work related ill-health.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Promotes sustainable and decent working conditions.
  • Develops and implements OHS policies and programmes.
  • Align occupational Health, Safety and Environment with the organizational strategy.
  • Provides compensation, rehabilitation and curative services to employees.
  • Enhances employees’ physical, mental and social well being through health promotion.
  • Educates employees on vital components of safety, health and environment.
  • Develops and implements a system of occupational health and safety inspections and audits to help monitor performance.
  • Identifies occupational health and hazards and develop risk assessment and incident investigation plan.
  • Cultivates a culture of health and safety in the workplace.
  • Advises on the maintenance and improvement of safe systems of work.
  • Analysisesoccupational accidentsand diseases and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Provides guidance on occupational health, safety, hygiene and on ergonomics and protective equipments.
  • Develops programmes aimed at rehabiliatation and re- intergration of employees.
  • Provides guidance on occupational health, safety, hygiene and on ergonomics and protective equipments.
  • Develops programmes aimed at rehabiliatation and re- intergration of employees.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety.

EXPERIENCE: At least Eight (8) years’ experience in the field of occupational health services two (2) of which should have been served at Chief Administration Officer II (Occupational Health & Safety) at D4 salary scale or equivalent.

SALARY SCALE: D3 (P293, 652 – P323, 748) per annum

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

BENEFITS:

  • Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employees pays 5%).

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Creativity
  • Organising
  • Composure
  • Drive for results
  • Time Management
  • Customer Focus
  • Ethic and Values
  • Integrity and Trust

Applicants should quote the reference number of this advert and give the following information:- • Full names, postal address, date and place of birth.

  • Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae- CV) with full dates.
  • Certified copies of relevant certificatesand National Identity Card.
  • At least two (2) copies of recent work related references (with full contact details) Confirming the relevant experience.
  • Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
  • Date of first appointment.

IMPORTANT: All applications from serving Public officers must be routecl through Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not lx? 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 anv enquiries contact Recruitment and Selection division at 3625525/3625524/3625517, 3625618 or 3612031 Closing Date: 27 January 2025

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