Government of Botswana Jobs - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Main Purpose of the job
Directly responsible for overall management and control of all aspects of "Pre-Contract" and "Post-Contract" stages of Government projects in Electrical Engineering
Provides advice in all matters related to designs and Construction of electrical engineering works
Attends to technical queries and complaints from clients
Provides advice to Ministries and Departments on all matters relating to mechanical engineering and compliance with relevant acts, code of practice, regulations and safety requirements
Coordinates final inspection and handover of completed projects, ensuring issuance of final completion certificates
Liaises with the departmental design team in the development of construction designs
Carries out designs and ensures drawings, schematics, bills of quantities and specifications are properly prepared
Coordinates the departments development projects and works out strategies on implementing them
Evaluates the performance of contractors/consultants and advises in recommending new appointments
Analyses and processes payment vouchers relating to payment to consultants, contractors and suppliers and recommends as appropriate
Provides on the job training to junior officers on design principles, installation techniques, maintenence techniques, pre-contract and post-contract management
Undertakes any other duties assigned by management
Competencies:

Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Skills
Innovation Management
Timely Decision Making
Process Management
Written Communications
Building Effective Teams
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Requirements
Qualification:

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Applicants should have registered with a relevant professional body, and if not registered they should submit proof that they have commenced registration
Certification or a Masters Degree in Project Management from an accredited Project Management Institution is an added advantage
Experience:

6 years of relevant work experience in the Management of Construction Projects
2 years of which should have been at Senior Electrical Engineer D4 level or an equivalent level in Parastatals or Private Sector
Benefits
Salary scale: D3 (P215 868 - P238 320) per annum

Leave: 30 working days per annum

Closing date and application instructions
Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular No (8 of 2017/18) and give the following details:

Full name, address and place of birth
Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
Certified copies of certificates and National Identity Card
At least two (2) references from the most recent employment
In case of serving Public Officers,
Date of first appointment, present post, and date of appointment thereto
NB: Applications from serving Public Offices should be routed through their supervisors and Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered

All applications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development, Private Bag 007, Gaborone or hand delivered to the Ministry Headquarters at Fairgrounds Office Park Plot 61923, 1st Floor Records Management Unit office 104

Closing Date: 17 November 2017

For further information, please contact Recruitment office at 3958500

Location
Gaborone