EDUCATION MANAGER - DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY

Debswana Diamond Company – Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individual to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

EDUCATION MANAGER
Ref no: OLDM0000345

Job Summary
To manage and co-ordinates the entire Education Services Function at Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Degree in BED Primary Education
• Post Graduate Qualifi cations would be an added advantage
• 5 years as a Primary School Head Teacher
• Training in Supervisory Development Programs or equivalent
• Experience in an English Medium School shall be an added advantage.

Key Effectiveness Areas

• Analyses the divisional area’s financial needs to develop a budget and ensures sufficient financial resources to meet business needs Education Policies
• Advises and consults with Senior Management on developments and trends in the field of Education with the potential to impact on Debswana School Policy.
• Develops relevant Debswana School Policies for approval by Mine Management and Implementation thereof
• Devices and manages set standards of education and teaching for OLM Schools, taking cognisance of legislative requirements and international best practice
• Develops and monitors the implementation of Education’s strategy.
• Acts as Inspector of Schools.
• Develops and promotes the image of the schools with due consideration to stakeholder expectations
• Develops and promotes the image of the schools with due consideration to stakeholder expectations
• Designs and ensures effective talent management and succession planning
• Initiates, monitors and controls short term sectional projects to ensure attainment of desired results
• Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with co-workers and members to resolve problems
• Manages and coordinates the implementation of safety, health and environmental programme in area of responsibility

Leadership Competencies

• Personal Effectiveness
• People Effectiveness
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Business Thinking
• Safety Focus
• Value Driven

Please reference OLDM0000345 in the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates:

Email: recruitmentOLM@debswana.bw

Closing Date: 13th August 2016

NB: Only short listed candidates will be responded to.