BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT JOBS - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

TEMPORARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICERS – (SIX (6) MONTHS CONTRACT)

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 1 OF 2016

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the above posts in the department of Veterinary Services tenable in arrears as per listed below;

(Molepolole-2, Letlhakeng-2, Ghanz-2, Kanye-2, Jwaneng-2, Moshopa-1, Ramotswa-1, Lobatse-1, Gaborone Village-1, Francistown-2, Masunga-1, Serowe-2, Nata-2, Tutume-1, Selibe-Phikwe-2, Letlhakane-2 , Mahalapye-2, Palapye-2, Tonota-1, Machaneng-1, Mochudi-2, Tsabong-2, Hukuntsi-1, Werda-1, Botswana National Veterinary Laboratory-2, Gaborone Headquarters-7, Goodhope-1)

SALARY SCALRY:
C3 (P 87 480 – P104 544) per annum

LEAVE: 25 working days per annum

QUALIFICATION:
Degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited institution

BENEFITS:
Gratuity

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:-

To capture animals data for the Botswana Animal Information and Traceability System( BAITS)
• Assists farmers to correctly complete the BAITS forms, capture, enter data, and ensure timely and accurate capture of returns into the system.
• Administer questionnaires to farmers and report to LITS based officers any queries as and when they arise and file the forms
• Register Livestock keepers, prints cars, ensures that BAITS is up and report if not
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of Information
• Study the program used, advice on how it can be improved if there is any loophole detected.
• Generate a weekly and monthly report on how many forms submitted, animals captured turnaround time and any other relevant issues
• Performs any other assigned tasks by the supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Delivering Quality Services
• Team work and Partnering
• Analytical thinking
• Problem Solving & analysis
• Innovating and Drive change
• Communicating effectively
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Services Oriented and Customer focused

APPLICATIONS:

Quote the Vacancy Circular No. and give the following details:
a) Full name, address, date and place of birth
b) Brief summary of career with duties ( Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified true copies of Certificates, Including Omang and Educational transcripts
d) Submit at least two(2) recent references
e) Please include contact numbers

Applications should be addressed to

The Director of Veterinary Services
Ministry of Agriculture
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone

Applications may also be hand delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Services Records Management Unit: (1st Floor Office No.115)

Closing date 12th July 2016
Source :DailyNews 05/07/16