Deputy Director (Mineral Affairs Division) – Ministry of Minerals & Energy

Job Description

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Finance/ Statistics or Mining Engineering/Geology or related fields from a recognized and accredited institution.
Experience: A minimum of fourteen (14) years’ work experience in the field of mining and minerals industry or related field two (2) years of which should have been served at D1 salary scale or equivalent.
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide strategic direction in the development and promotion of mining and minerals statutes, and offer advice on key areas for policy development.

Key Performance Areas:

* Coordinates the review of mineral policies and legislation.
* Provides technical advice in developing negotiation strategies for mining development agreements.
* Provides technical advice on forums for discussing mining and minerals issues.
* Liaises with stakeholders in the development, review and harmonization of mineral policies, programmes and procedures.
* Monitors and evaluates minerals projects.
* Addresses the public/stakeholder forums on Minerals programmes.
* Prepares financial budget estimates for the Division.
* Facilitates training and development programmes for subordinate staff.
* Guides subordinate staff on matters relating to Mining and Minerals programs.
* Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

Key Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Analyzing
• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

APPLICANTS: a) Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular No. for this advertisement and provide the following details: i. Full names, address and place of birth. ii. Certified copy of National Identity Card. iii. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae). iv. Certified copies of certificates together with their transcripts (both academic and professional). v. At least two (2) traceable referees confirming the required experience (not more than (6) months old). vi. Names and contact details of two (2) current referees. b) Applicants should indicate: i. Date of first appointment ii. Present post and date of appointment thereto. iii. Candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organisations should provide a certified statement of salary or pay All Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications NOT so routed will not be considered. NOTE: APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE SAME POSITION, VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2025 ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY IF THEY ARE STILL INTERESTED. All applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Minerals and Energy Private Bag 0018 Gaborone OR hand delivered to: Ministry of Minerals and Energy Fairgrounds Office Park First Floor RECORDS Management Unit CLOSING DATE: 17th June, 2025 For further information required contact Human Resource Management Unit at 3656693/6695/6686.