Senior Petroleum & Gas Inspector (Installations, Plant, Construction) – Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority

Inspector
Gaborone
March 9, 2026
Contract Full Time

Job Description

Vacancy Advert – Vacancy Circular No. 8 of 2026

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) was established under the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Act (BERA Act, 2016) for the regulation of the energy sector in Botswana. The Authority is responsible for providing an efficient regulatory framework for the regulated sector in accordance with the Act.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated professionals for the following position:

Senior Petroleum & Gas Inspector (Installations, Plant, Construction)

Job Purpose

To carry out tasks of regulating, implementing and monitoring the Petroleum and Gas Engineering sector.

Key Performance Areas and Accountabilities

  • Develops, sets and recommends minimum standards of performance and safety rules expected from players in the sector (e.g. suppliers, licensees) to minimize industrial accidents and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Carries out assessments of petroleum installations and checks compliance with Technical and Environmental protection codes to ensure safety, reliability and quality.
  • Assesses operational licence applications and submits recommendations to management to support licensing decisions.
  • Assists in drafting and developing regulations on licensing criteria and standards in line with BERA regulations.
  • Monitors and supervises licensees and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Develops and implements planning strategies for the sector and recommends integration into the BERA strategic plan.
  • Ensures licensees and suppliers comply with Health, Security, Safety and Environmental protection standards.
  • Provides technical input to the development of Petroleum and Gas Quality standards.
  • Investigates and reports on conflicts or disagreements between customers and licensees.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a related role.
  • Mandatory registration with the Engineers Registration Board with a valid practising licence.

Required Competencies

  • Functional / Technical Skills
  • Planning and Execution
  • Innovation and Initiating Change
  • Delivering Quality Service
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Ethics, Integrity and Trust
  • Courage
  • Teamwork and Partnership

Applications

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number and provide the following:

  • Application Letter
  • Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Certified copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional)
  • Valid practising licence from the Engineers Registration Board
  • At least two (2) recent work-related references
  • Valid Driver’s Licence (Class B)
  • PrDP will be an added advantage

Salary

BERA offers competitive and attractive salary packages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Method

Interested applicants should submit their applications via email to
[email protected] clearly indicating the position title
“Senior Petroleum & Gas Inspector (Installations, Plant, Construction)” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements as stipulated above will be responded to.

For further information, please contact the Human Resource Office at 5317516 / 5517531

Bonada

Location

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