Deputy Manager – Facilities Management – Ministry of Sport and Arts

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, talented, decisive and self-driven citizens of Botswana for the positions listed below.

Deputy Manager – Facilities Management
Vacancy Circular No. 3 of 2026
Salary: D1 P386,682 – P426,660 per annum
Tenable: Ministry Headquarters

Main Purpose of the Job
To manage and coordinate projects for the maintenance of all buildings in the Ministry.

Key Performance Areas
– Develops and reviews facilities management regulations, procedures and requirements.
– Monitors implementation of facility management regulations, procedures and requirements.
– Plans and administers the maintenance schedule for buildings within the Ministry.
– Advises Senior Management on areas to consider for outsourcing and leads their implementation.
– Scrutinises other staff members on the approved practices and procedures of capital building maintenance.
– Monitors adherence to Government regulations and environmental health and safety standards in relation to facilities.
– Undertakes and documents a timely risk assessment of all buildings and other health and safety checks as directed by the Health and Safety regulations.
– Advises and monitors service contracts in collaboration with the Contract Management Office to ensure work is properly performed and that claims for payment are made.
– Supervises the work of contractors to ensure adherence to maintenance and improvement of buildings and building facilities.
– Conducts periodic inspections of buildings and evaluates the completion of any needed repairs to determine the cost solution and job cost.
– Oversees the implementation of approved procedures to ensure that ongoing projects operate on assigned buildings.
– Prepares reports on the operational effectiveness of the facilities.
– Prepares a budget for the maintenance of all the buildings.
– Initiates and manages procurement of any building maintenance needs by the Ministry.
– Undertakes any other related duties assigned by Management to meet the exigencies of the service.

Qualifications
Degree in Estate Management, Property Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services or any related field.

Experience
At least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Estate/Property/Facilities Management.

Key Skills and Competencies
– Working with People
– Leading and Supervising
– Deciding and Initiating Action
– Adhering to Principles and Values
– Relating and Networking
– Planning and Organising
– Persuading and Influencing
– Presenting and Communicating Information
– Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
– Analysing
– Creating and Innovating
– Writing and Reporting
– Adapting and Responding to Change
– Learning and Researching
– Applying Expertise and Technology

Benefits
– Leave: 30 working days per annum.
– Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%).
– Contributory Pension Fund (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of basic salary).

Application Instructions
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular and provide the following details:
– Updated detailed Curriculum Vitae.
– Certified copies of certificates.
– Omang.
– At least two recent work-related references (not more than six months old) confirming the required experience.

Note: Applications from Public Officers must be routed through the Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants are required to meet the minimum requirements to be responded to.

By submitting your application or CV, you acknowledge that the processing of your personal data is solely for recruitment purposes. Your information may be retained with authorised personnel and approved recruitment partners, in line with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024.

Applications Should Be Addressed To:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Sport and Arts
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone
Botswana

Or Hand Delivered To:
Ministry Headquarters
Plot 54355, SSS
2nd Floor, Office Numbers 267 or 270

For further enquiries, contact 3950227 or 3698135.

Closing Date
29 October 2026