[North West District Council Vacancies] VACANCY: SENIOR COUNCIL (INTERNAL) VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 36 OF 2014 Applications are invited suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council. SALARY: D4 (165300-182496) per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%). Optional Medical Aid Scheme (govt pays 50% employee pays 50%). QUALIFICATION: LLB EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years as State Counsel I/ Counsel Attorney at C1. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Analytical thinking , decision making and Problem solving • Planning and executions • Creativity and innovativeness • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide counseling and legal services, on all matters pertaining to local Authority. DUTIES • Advises where amendments of statutes are proposed either by administration, parent ministry or by way of motion. • Studies and analyses matters/cases referred involving the local authority and distinguishes those matters that have legal implications and those that relate to policy interpretation and advises the Chief Executive accordingly. • Litigates where council is being sued or suing. • Examines and advises local authority on draft documents produced by external bodies for local authorities to sign. • Liaises with external attorneys representing the local authority in various matters and instructs, briefs, obtains updates and submits reports on such matters. • Supervises and directs subordinates in accordance with set standards. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. RE-ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 32 OF 2014- SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (EXTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Batswana Citizens for the above mentioned post tenable at Okavango Sub District Council. SALARY: D4 (P165300)- P182496) per annum LEAVE: 30 working days per annum QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of Six (6) years post qualification, two (2) years should have been at C1 salary scale. BENEFITS: Contributory pension scheme (Govt pays 15% and employee pays 5%) Optional medical aid scheme (Govt pays 50% and employee pays 50%) KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Analytical Thinking & Visioning Planning & Execution Creativity & Innovation Problem Solving Deciding & Initiating Action Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To review, appraise and evaluate operational activities and financial management to ensure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization of council resources. DUTIES • Appraises and analyses capital expenditure to determine authenticity of the payment. • Analyses and reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to prevent fraud relating to financial transaction. • Appraises completeness of accounting systems and records to ensure compliance with accounting regulations and other policies in place. • Reviews all measures and arrangements in place to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the use of information technology resources. • Carries out special/fraud investigation of low profile cases. • Analyses annual accounts and balance sheet for recurrent account. • Analyses final accounts of completed development projects. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by Management. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 33 OF 2014 – PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER I (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities Employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council (Headquarters). SALARY: D2 (P218 592- P241 344) per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%) Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%) QUALIFICATION: Degree in Social Work/ Psychology. EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years of work experience, 2 years of which must have been served as Principal Social Welfare Officer II (D3) salary scale. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Creativity and Innovativeness • Building and Managing Relationships • Sound Communication Skills • Managing Performance • Planning and Execution • Analytical thinking and visioning MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To manage, supervise and direct the Social Welfare Division to ensure that social welfare programmes are done effectively and efficiently. DUTIES • Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards. • Coordinates all social welfare programmes in the district to ensure effective and efficient social service delivery. • Develops service standards, guidelines and regulations to guide the implementation of social service delivery. • Assesses the effectiveness and impact of social welfare programs and takes appropriate action where necessary. • Prepares budget for proposed social welfare services for incorporation into the Council budget. • Provides strategic leadership in the implementation of the Division mandate. • Develops and maintains partnership with other stakeholders for collaborative planning and implementation on integrated social welfare programmes. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by the management. ------------------------------------------------------------ 3. RE-ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 34 OF 2014 – PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER I (EXTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Batswana Citizens for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council (Headquarters). SALARY: D2 (P218, 592- P241, 344) per annum LEAVE: 30 working days per annum BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%). Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%). 40% of basic salary as scarce skill allowance QUALIFICATION: Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (B. eng). EXPERIENCE: Officer must have served for a minimum of 10 (ten) years of work. experience, and 2 years of satisfactory performance as Principal Mechanical Engineer II. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Analytical thinking& Visioning • Planning and executions • Creativity and innovativeness • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To perform mechanical engineering works. DUTIES • Designs and develops cost effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and output. • Develops a project specification in consultation with professionals from other engineering disciplines. • Develops tests and evaluates designs from theoretical designs. • Identifies operational problems in electro-mechanical equipment and recommends alternative mechanical engineering solutions. • Manages mechanical engineering projects using engineering principles and techniques to ensure adherence to specifications. • Plans and designs new production process in accordance with specifications. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 35 OF 2014 – PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST II (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council. SALARY: D3 (P190 104- P209 868) per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%) Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%) 30% of basic salary as scarce skill allowance QUALIFICATION: Degree in Economics or related field. EXPERIENCE: At least 8 years of work experience, 2 years of which must have been served as Senior Economist. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Creativity and Innovativeness • Building and Managing Relationships • Sound Communication Skills • Managing Performance • Planning and Execution • Analytical thinking and visioning MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To initiate, implement and appraise district development projects/programs and strategies and advise thereof. DUTIES • Values any land and properties being acquired or disposed by Council to determine the compensation due. • Appraises Project Memorandum for planned capital projects. • Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards. • Provides overall guidance on Local Economic Development initiatives and activities. • Prepares District/Urban Development plans , Annual Development Plans, Project Reviews and Mid Term Reviews • Monitors and evaluates the implementation of District Development Plans, Annual Development Plans, midterm reviews to ensure adherence to the Plans. • Provides professional support and guidance to District/Urban Development Committee and its sub-committees. • Analyses data on council debt and reserves and recommends appropriate management and investment alternatives • Provides guidance in financial resourcing to key stakeholders. • Identifies alternative alternative sources of revenue for to broaden Council revenue base. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. ------------------------------------------------------------ 5. VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 37 OF 2014- SENIOR ECONOMIST – D4 (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council (Maun Administrative Authority). SALARY: D4 (P165 300- P182 496 per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Economics or related field. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of work experience and at least 2 years of satisfactory performance as Economist I (C1). BENEFITS: Contributory pension scheme (Govt pays 15% and employee pays 5%) Optional medical aid scheme (Govt pays 50% and employee pays 50%) KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Analytical thinking and decision making Planning & executions Creativity & innovativeness Problem solving Sound Communication skills Managing performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To conduct socio- economic surveys and analyze economic data to ensure informed decision making. DUTIES • Conducts socio-economic surveys and analysis with the objective of providing recommendations for socio-economic policy reviews. • Conducts feasibility studies to determine project viability and sets project priorities. • Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards. • Identifies, prepares and evaluates development programs and projects. • Prepares and consolidates physical and financial progress reports on development projects. • Collects data on proposed projects from various Departments and consolidates capital budget and recommends to supervisor. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 38 OF 2014 – SENIOR PERSONAL SECRETARY (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council. SALARY: C1 (P123 168-P147 180) per annum LEAVE: 30 working days per annum BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%) Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%) QUALIFICATION: Candidates must be in possession of National Diploma in Secretarial studies. EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years experience as Personal Secretary or Typing Pool Supervisor at C2. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Deciding & Initiating Action • Planning and execution • Creativity and innovative • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Perform DUTIES: • Maintains supervisor’s daily diary, schedules appointments and meetings. • Provides Secretarial and Administrative services to the assigned officer. • Handles and maintains correspondences and other related documents. • Researches, collates and summarizes information as requested. • Maintains the designated officer’s diary and schedules appointments. • Handles and transmits telephone calls for the designated officer. • Arranges hotel and travel reservation for designated officer. • Ensures that all bills raised are paid in time to avoid late payments and disconnection of services. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 39 OF 2014 – PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER II (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council-Okavango Sub District Council. SALARY: D3 (P190, 104- P209, 868) per annum LEAVE: 30 working days per annum BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%). Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%). 40% of basic salary as scarce skill allowance QUALIFICATION: Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (B. eng). EXPERIENCE: Officer must have served eight (8) years of work experience and at least two (2) years of satisfactory performance as Senior Mechanical Engineer II. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Analytical thinking& Visioning • Planning and executions • Creativity and innovativeness • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To manage and perform mechanical engineering works. DUTIES • Designs and develops cost effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and output. • Supervises, organizes and ensures effective operation of electro-mechanical operations of the water/ wastewater/sludge treatment plant to ensure that all components are functioning according to specifications. • Conducts in-depth quantitative analyses of design performance for proposed and developed designs using hand and computer aided methods. • Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards. • Integrates all mechanical aspects of design into systems. • Performs analysis (thermal and structural – static and dynamic) at all levels of development and recommends the types of parts and materials to be put to use. • Resolves any test failure, including root cause failure investigation, performing supporting analyses, defining appropriate changes and conducting re-tests. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 40 OF 2014 – SENIOR ROADS ENGINEER (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council-Okavango Sub District Council. SALARY: D4 (P165300- P182496) per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%). Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%). QUALIFICATION: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. EXPERIENCE: Officer must have served for a minimum of six (6) years of work experience, and 2 years of satisfactory performance as Roads Engineer I. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Analytical thinking& Visioning • Planning and executions • Creativity and innovativeness • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To supervise the design, construction and maintenance of roads to ensure that they done in accordance with set standards. DUTIES • Identifies new development projects as well as major rehabilitation /upgrading of road works, and compile all required data and information necessary for the purposes of preparing a draft detailed design. • Oversees project development to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget by establishing and advising on any deviations or possible cost overruns and suggest measures to curb any of these issues. • Reviews draft preliminary design report, specifications and tender documents to finalize the draft detailed design, drawings and tender documents. • Supervises and guides and monitors the preparation of preliminary designs to ensure a cost effective project design. • Prepares cost estimates and schedules for development and maintenance projects to enable preliminary evaluation of tenders for both construction and consultancy service tenders by analyzing submissions. • Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 41 OF 2014 – SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (INTERNAL) Applications are invited from suitably qualified Local Authorities employees for the above mentioned post tenable in North West District Council-Okavango Sub District Council. SALARY: D4 (P165300- P182496) per annum. LEAVE: 30 working days per annum. BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%). Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%). QUALIFICATION: Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or related field. EXPERIENCE: Officer must have served for a minimum of six (6) years of work experience, and 2 years of satisfactory performance as Structural Engineer I. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Analytical thinking& Visioning • Planning and executions • Creativity and innovativeness • Building and managing relationships • Sound communication Skills • Managing Performance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To supervise the design, construction and maintenance of roads to ensure that they done in accordance with set standards. DUTIES • Carries out assessment on existing buildings to determine their structural status and prescribe solutions. • Supervises construction works for both Council and private developments to ensure adherence to structural aspects. • Prepares structural technical specifications for construction of building projects. • Undertakes any other related duty as directed by management. NB: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ROUTED THROUGH CHIEF EXECUTIVES. APPLICATIONS NOT SO ROUTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO. Applicants should quote this vacancy number giving the following details: Full names and address Date of birth Certified copies of certificates (Professional and Academic), references and valid National Identity card Detailed summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae) Date of first appointment Present post held and date of appointment thereto Certified letter of appointment to current position Contact numbers Applications should be addressed to: Council Secretary North West District Council Private Bag 01 Maun CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2014
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