DIRECTOR (BOTSWANA NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICES)

DIRECTOR (BOTSWANA NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICES)

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 13 OF 2014
REF: YSC 4/4/7 III (92) 
DATE: 12th August 2014

The above vacancy exists in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture under the Botswana National Archives and Records Services. The Department exists to provide records and information management services to the Government and provide the same on advisory basis to parastatal organizations.

A talented, proactive, self-driven and visionary candidate is therefore sought to fill the above mentioned position.

Salary Scale: E1 (P 349, 704 – P363, 840 per annum)

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits:
a) Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) A contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Archives and Records Management or related field. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of fourteen (14) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of which should have been served at the level of E2 in the Public Service or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private sector organization.

Competencies:
• Analytical and Strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service
Managing through systems

Purpose of the Job:

To provide strategic direction and coordination of Archives Administration and Records Management Policies and programmes

Key performance areas:

• Provides policy guidance on standardized Archives Administration and Records Management Systems.
• Initiates formulation, review and implementation of Archives Administration and Records Management policies and legislation.
• Develops strategies for the Archives Administration and Records Management, heritage, collection, documentation and accessibility.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should;

Quote the number of the relevant vacancy circular and give the following details:

● Full name and contact details.
● Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
● Certified copies of certificates and National Identity card.
• At least two (2) recent references.
• Basic salary if employed in the Parastatal or Private Sector Organization.

In case of serving officers, the following should be provided:

• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.

Important:

All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to:


The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please e-mail mmachuka@gov.bw, nhange@gov.bw and kkomanyane@gov.bw to request for the required CV format.

Closing Date: 1st September 2014

For further information required, please contact the Human Resources Office on: Phone: 3682600