General Counsel & Board Secretary – Botswana Railways

Job Description

Botswana Railways invites suitably qualified citizen professionals with a proven track record to apply for the position of General Counsel and Board Secretary, tenable at Botswana Railways Headquarters in Mahalapye. This is an Executive position reporting directly to the General Manager and Board of Management respectively.

Job Summary
Employer: Botswana Railways
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Mahalapye, Botswana
Category: Legal
Salary: competitive salary and benefits
Closing Date: 2026-10-23

Key Responsibilities
– Records Custodian and By-law development
– Budget control and planning
– Compliance with Governance and Statutory requirements
– Provision of expert legal advice
– Legal and contract development and documentation
– Provision of the Board Secretarial services
– Dispute and case resolution
– Protection of BR interest in contracts negotiations and agreements
– Staff development

Requirements
– Minimum of Law Degree and admitted at the High Court of the Republic of Botswana as a practicing Attorney.
– Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification will be an added advantage.
– Must be a Member of a recognised professional body.
– At least Ten (10) years’ Legal Experience, through which Five (5) served as Corporate Secretary in a large reputable organisation.

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits

How to Apply
Apply by email: [email protected]
Phone: +267 471
Address: Director Corporate Services, Botswana Railways, Private Bag 0052, Mahalapye