DEPUTY DIRECTOR – ROADS (DEVELOPMENT) – Ministry of Transport and Communications

Reference No. Ref: MT& C 4/8/2 II (51)

Closing Date: 07/08/2015
Closing Time: 16:30

Location: Gaborone

Contract type: Full time

SalaryScale E2 (P325, 188 – P338, 316) per annum

Responsable office: Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC)

General description:

To coordinate construction, maintenance and preservation of the road network through routine and periodic maintenance as well as controlling axle loading.

Job description:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Provides professional guidance on contractual issues.
•  Coordinates and monitors development and recurrent projects.
•  Coordinates the construction of new roads, reconstruction of old roads and forecasts on the roads network in the country and advise the Director of Roads.
•  Monitors projects through project managers by holding meetings weekly/monthly.
• Assesses projects progress and financial reports and recommends accordingly.
•  Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget(recurrent & development)
•  Approves expenditure.
•  Coordinates and supervises procurement processes.
•  Manages the performances of staff.
•  Initiates strategies that would enhance service delivery by Roads Department through planning, design, construction and maintenance of road network.
• Coordinates and directs the socio-environmental and impact surveys.
•  Disseminates information to public through various forums such as Kgotla and full council, meetings.
•  Approves reviews of Roads Department business processes against customer needs and national policies 

Job requirements:

Must be in possession of a minimum of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural) or project management acquired from a recognised university.  A managerial qualification will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
Application should have a minimum of twelve (12) years’ work experience in Roads Engineering or related field. (2) of which should have been at Chief Roads Engineer (D1) level or equivalent in the private sector. The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of Government Policies and background in Human Resource Management.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Analytic and strategic thinking
• Planning and execution
• Deciding and initiation action
• Supervision and accountability
• Effective communication
• Quality service delivery
• Teamwork and partnering
• Innovation and driving change

How to apply:

Please quote the position and give the following details:
a) Full names, address, date and place of birth
b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.
d) At least two (2) copies of relevant work related references (with full contact details) confirming the   relevant experience.
e) Submit at least two (2) references from two (2) different referees.
f) In case of serving Public Officers the following should be provided
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
IMPORTANT
All applications from Serving Public Officers must be routed through their Permanent Secretaries.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.  Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Private Bag 00414
Gaborone
For any enquiries contact Human Resources division at 3612015, 3625525, 3612052