PRINCIPAL PRINTING OFFICER I (QUALITY MANAGEMENT) , The Office of the President

 PRINCIPAL PRINTING OFFICER I (QUALITY MANAGEMENT)

The Office of the President invites applications from qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the above vacancy

SALARY SCALE: D2 (231 708 – P255 828) per annum

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2016
REF: OP 7/72/10 XII (68)

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)
Contributory Pension Scheme (government pays 15% and employee 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Printing, Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

At least two (2) years at D3 salary scale or equivalent in the relevant field. Operational knowledge in Quality Management is a must. Accreditation in Quality Management from a recognized body would be ideal.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate and provide guidance in the implementation of Quality Management systems at Government Printing and Publishing Services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Coordinates Quality Management activities in the Department.
2. Plans and ensures effective implementation of Quality Management in line with quality systems.
3. Serves as Management representative in the implementation of Quality Management Systems
4. Coordinates internal and external quality audits
5. Facilitates quality reviews at determined intervals
6. Compiles and consolidates Quality Management reports for the Government Printer.
7. Carries out any other duties related to Quality Management in the Department as assigned by the Government Printer.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Teamwork and partnering
• Communicating effectively
• Planning and execution
• Innovating and driving change
• Delivering quality service
• Supervision and accountability

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the reference, vacancy circular number and provide the following details;

(a) Detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae
(b) Certified true copies of certificates and National Identity card
(c) Three (3) copies of recent work related references (not more than six (6) months old)
(d) In case of serving officers;
(i) Date of first appointment
(ii) Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
(e) In case of candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector organisations, please provide statement of salary or pay.

IMPORTANT:

All applications from serving Public Officers must 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 considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applications should be addressed to the

Secretary,
Presidential Affairs and Public Administration,
Private Bag 001,
GABORONE

CLOSING DATE: 4th March 2016

For further information please contact the Human Resources office at 3950929 or 3950963.