Communications & Public Relations Manager – Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, develops, and implements communication and PR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with the Authority’s communication and PR standards.
• Oversees and manages events with press and public, associations, according to the communication and PR strategy, to ensure that BERA’s public image is being correctly reflected.
• Oversees the activities of subcontractors and suppliers in order to deliver successful public relations campaigns.
• Supports CEO and Directors in case of communication to media with the purpose of staying in line with BERA’s approved public image.
• Oversees the development of public relations and communication campaigns to achieve public relations and communications goals.
• Works with Directors to incorporate core values into meaningful language by reviewing BERA’s speech writing prior to communications.
• Contributes to stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders, finding out their concerns and reacting to these, by arranging meetings and events and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment.
• Writes drafts of and edits content, while ensuring compliance with the Authority’s guidelines to format and publish information on websites and in print.
• Develops and manages the Unit’s Risk Management plan.
• Lead the Authority’s Social Responsibility programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields and a master’s would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ post qualification experience in Communication, Public Relations, or related fields, with 3 years at management/supervisory level.
• Relevant certification or membership with a professional registered body is mandatory.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Problem Solving.
• Business Acumen.
• Functional/Technical Skills.
• Planning & Execution.
• Supervision and Accountability.
• Innovating and Initiating Change.
• Delivering Quality Service.
• Communicating Effectively.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Ethics, Integrity, and Trust.
• Coaching, developing and empowering others.
• Teamwork and Partnering.

Salary

BERA offers competitive and attractive Salary packages.

How to Apply

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number (2 OF 2026) and provide a detailed latest Curriculum Vitae, certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang), certified true copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional), and contacts of Two (2) recent work-related referees. Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and emailed to [email protected]. Closing Date: 23 January 2026.