Jobs at Water Utilities Corporation , Nov 2015

Do you have what it takes to join the water works?

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations. To achieve this, the Corporation employs the best human resource. If you are a high flyer and a Botswana citizen who wishes to join an employer of choice and meets the profile, apply to be considered for the below positions.

1. CORPORATION SECRETARY (THREE YEAR CONTRACT) BASED AT HEAD OFFICE- GABORONE

The Position

The incumbent will ensure effective corporate governance through provision of proper legal advice and resource the Board to fulfill its duties to the shareholder, and support the Corporation operations through the provision of risk management services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Law
• Eight (8) years’ experience, five (5) years at management level

The following will give added advantage

• Master of Business Administration
• Membership of an internationally recognised institute of company secretaries

Key Performance Areas

• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Risk Management
• Legal Services
• Board Secretarial Services
• Budget and Cost Containment
• Performance Management

Key Attributes

• Strategic Agility and Visionary
• Attention to detail
• Result Orientated
• Team Player
• Innovation and Creativity

Key Skills / Competencies

• Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Leadership skills
• Decision making Skills

2. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER (THREE YEAR CONTRACT) BASED AT HEAD OFFICE
- GABORONE

The Position

The incumbent will plan, organise, coordinate, consolidate and manage Corporation budget to ensure that cost effective delivery of water services and provide reliable customer care and satisfaction, oversee the expenditure within approved budget limits, through budgetary controls and variance analysis; maintain and ensure master data integrity within the Controlling Module in SAP for the purpose of planning and reporting, maximise returns to the Corporation by managing cash flow and investing surplus funds, monitor loan repayment portfolio, payroll and employees loans, monitoring and management of asset register (approximately P10 billion), project appraisal to enhance management decision making and maintain good corporate governance practices. To also facilitate Management cash flow decision making by providing regular cash balances on all Corporation bank accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in BComm/Accounting/Finance or ATT plus CIMA/ACCA
• Membership of an internationally recognised institute of professional accountants e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA
• Five (5) years’ experience, three (3) years at management level responsible for the budgeting and cost control, treasury management, accounting for projects and assets preparation and production of accounts for a major organisation or Corporation in a computerised accounting environment.
• Light duty driving license

Key Performance Areas

• Sustainable financial viability
• Management of Corporation budgets, fixed assets register and projects
• Management of cashflow, loans, payroll and employee loans
• Compliance with International Financial Reporting standards, regulations and procedures
• Corporation loan management
• CO Master Data integrity

Key Attributes

• Team Player
• Innovation and Creativity
• Attention to Details
• Results Orientated

Key Skills / Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity
• Decision Making Skills
• Knowledge – Professional/Technical
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Skills

Rewards for the above positions

Salary : An attractive salary package commensurate with qualifications
and competence is offered
Leave : 30 working days per annum
Gratuity : 25% gratuity payment at the end of the contract

Other Benefits for the above positions

Group Life Assurance (24 hour coverage)
50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid
Residential Property Loan Scheme
Motor Vehicle Loan Scheme
Staff Personal Loan Scheme

Interested Botswana citizens should send a comprehensive C.V, certified copies of certificates, national identity card (omang), professional references and names and addresses of two referees to:

Human Resource Director
Water Utilities Corporation
Private Bag 00276
GABORONE

NB: Only successful candidates will be responded to.

Closing Date: 01 December 2015