DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL

VACANCIES -MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WILDLIFE AND TOURISM

REF NO: EWT 4/26/11 II (9)
10th April 2015

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism aims to protect the environment, conserve the country’s renewable and natural resources and derive value out of environment for the benefit of the nation.

Talented, experienced, proactive, innovative, self driven and visionary candidates are sought to fill the below mentioned positions;

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2015

SALARY SCALE: E2 (P325, 188 – P338, 316 per annum)

BENEFITS:

(a) A contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS: BSc. Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Chemist /Biology or any related qualification.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served as Chief Environmental Engineer/Chief Waste Management Officer/ Chief Chemist/Chief Biologist on D1 salary grade in Government or equivalent in the Private Sector or Parastatal Organization.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Deputise the Director in the overall management of operations of the Department and coordinate all aspects of budget formulation, policy formulation analysis and implementation of Government plans.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance in all technical and administrative matters pertaining to the prevention and control of pollution of the environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Advises stakeholders on all aspects of pollution prevention and waste management.
• Provides technical advice to potential investors on matters pertaining to waste management sector.
• Monitors implementation of policies and legislation on waste management and pollution control statutes by stakeholders.
• Provides guidance on the development of strategies and programs to address environmental pollution.
• Coordinates the technical functions of the Department.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the day to day running of the district officers’ functions.
• Initiates the development and review of policies and legislation designed to protect the environment on matters pertaining to waste management and pollution prevention and control.
• Guides the development and update of the national waste, waste water and sanitation plans.
• Monitors expenditure for Departmental accounts.
• Attends seminars, conferences and workshops on managerial and leadership courses.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Analytical Thinking and Visionary
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Quality Service Delivery

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and provide:

a) i. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
ii. Certified copies of Certificates
(Academic and Professional) and at least two (2) work related references.

b) Serving Public Officers should indicate:

i. Date of first appointment
ii. Present position and appointment thereto.

IMPORTANT:

Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESED TO:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone

Applicants are also required to submit an electronic summary of their CV.

Please e-mail tketumile@gov.bw to request for the required electronic CV format.

CLOSING DATE: 4th May 2015