BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 3 OF 2017

PRINCIPAL LANDS OFFICER II (VALUATION) – D3 X 1 POST TENABLE AT DEPT OF LANDS

SALARY: D3 (P201, 516 – P222, 468 per annum)
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

OTHER BENEFITS
• Optional contributory Medical aid scheme (Government pays 50 % and employee pays 50%)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15 % and employee pays 5 %)
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Property Studies, Business Property Management, Estate Management and Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, or any other related field.

EXPERIENCE: 8 years relevant work experience, 2years of which must have been served as Senior Lands Officer – Valuation (D4) or equivalent.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To organize and execute land/estate management and valuation services.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
• Handles routine enquiries on land related matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with lease agreements
• Prepare certificate of compliance.
• Perform property referencing.
• Prepare inspection report for development control.
• Update property register.
• Compile list of defaulters: rental disbursement.
• Collect land information from Deeds Registry for analysis.
• Provide advice to support and improve delivery of technical services.
• Appraise and review job performance of junior staff.
• Seat in the Departmental Performance Improvement Committee as an advisory member.
• Reconcile rental payment accounts.
• Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

COMPETENCIES APPLIES TO ALL THE POSITIONS
• Analytical Thinking and Visioning
• Planning and Execution
• Managing Performance
• Technical Competency
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Quality Service Delivery
• Communicating Effectively

APPLICATIONS
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number giving the following details;

a. Full Names, Address and Date of Birth
b. Qualifications supported by certified copies of certificates, Omang and References
c. Detailed summary of career with duties (C.V)
d. Your application should entail:
i. Date of first appointment
ii. Present post and date of appointment thereto
iii. Present salary scale (Attach Advice slip)

IMPORTANT
All applications from Government serving officers must be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

RESPONSE WILL BE ACCORDED TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

Applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WATER
AND SANITATION SERVICES
Private Bag 00434
Gaborone

OR
Hand deliver to:

MINISTRY OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WATER
AND SANITATION SERVICES
Open Records Management Unit
Second Floor, Left Wing, Office 240
AKD House, Main Mall
Gaborone

Closing date: 03rd March, 2017
For further information please contact Recruitment Unit @ 361 5344 or 3615303