Chief Programmes Officer – Ministry of Sports & Arts

Chief Operations Officer
Gaborone
June 30, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Job Description
To coordinate the implementation of sport, arts, and culture programmes and projects at the district level.

Job Summary
Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Sport and Arts Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Advises advocates and interprets legislation, policy, regulations, and guidelines to local authorities and development partners on matters related to sport, arts, and culture.
  • Coordinates and facilitate implementation of sport, arts, and culture programmes and projects (festivals, competitions, workshops, exhibitions, etc.) at the district level.
  • Promotes inclusivity and mainstreaming of gender, youth, and persons with disability in the implementation of Sport, Arts and Culture programmes.
  • Facilitates sport, arts, and cultural infrastructure and facilities development and maintenance within the district. (e.g., cultural centres, stadiums, art studios, etc.)
  • Strengthens collaboration with key stakeholders (local authorities, schools, clubs, community groups, etc.) for sport, arts, and culture programme implementation.
  • Promotes public awareness on the value of sport, arts and culture in socio-economic development.
  • Liaises with sport, arts, and culture agencies, institutions, communities, and practitioners in the identification and nurturing of young talent in sport, arts, and culture.
  • Mobilises financial and technical support from potential partners and sponsors.
  • Monitors adherence to sport, arts, and culture regulatory frameworks by the companies, associations, clubs, and individuals at the district level.
  • Monitors implementation of procurement plans and budget utilisation.
  • Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Custodianship, Film and Television, Heritage Management, Discourse in Arts, Sports Science, Sports Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Physical Education, or related field.
A minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in sport, arts and culture environment, two years of which should have been served at D2 Salary Scale.

  • Deciding and initiating action
  • Adhering to principles and values
  • Working with People
  • Analyzing
  • Writing and reporting
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • Adapting and responding to Change

Salary
D1 (P 386,892 – P 426,660) per annum

How to Apply
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular and provide the following details:
Updated detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two recent work-related references (not more than six months old) confirming the required experience.
NB: Applications from Public Officers must be routed through the Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Sport and Arts,
Private Bag 00384,
GABORONE
or hand delivered to:
Ministry Headquarters,
Central Square Building,
Plot 54355, CBD
2nd floor, Office Numbers 209 or 220.

Closing date: 06 July 2026

For further information, contact: 3698227 or 3698315
Vacancy Circular No: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2026

Bonada

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