Human Resource Services

18/06/2019

The theme ‘Decent Jobs, Decent Lives’ characterises seven promissory notes of a 100, 000 jobs in 12 months; P3, 000 living wage; tandabala (Old age pension) of P1, 500; free sanitary pads for students; tablets for all learners; tertiary education allowance of P2, 500; and re-opening BCL Mine.

Consultative fora across many halls summed public dialogue to the quest for employment and a living wage. The manifesto is a thrilling read indicative of the intellectual depth that compiled the set of promises. The launch attracted a huge self-mobilising gathering. What is also evident is engagement of seasoned consultants in polishing the messaging for ease of comprehension and absorption. Compared to the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) manifesto, which passes as group work of disinterested students with an idea of governance, the UDC makes extraordinarily specific promises which the coalition intends to be held accountable to should it be voted into power.

The UDC consolidates its specific targets to three strategic imperatives for human development being empowerment, opportunity and human security. Unlike its rival BDP, the UDC sets measurable and time bound objectives. To provide better leadership UDC will tackle challenges the country faces around the five themes of governance and anti-corruption; economy and jobs; labour and employment; education and health.

The best ripples with huge impact to add to the simplicity of the manifesto came from UDC vice president and Maun West contestant Dumelang Saleshando. In his address befitting a manifesto launch Saleshando enumerated 10 fundamental principles that would enjoy public audience and provide an answer to tackling the potential question of the cost of the largesse proposed by UDC. Saleshando’s affirmation of other revenue generation streams beyond minerals and SACU, served as the undocumented pillars to pursue an improbable destiny of a splendid nation of relatively able people who are yet to realise their true potential.

The forge for new solutions to the welfare of mankind as proposed by Saleshando and indeed encapsulated in the UDC manifesto will see Ipelegeng being replaced by a Labour Intensive Public Works Programme (LIPWP) that pays a living wage. Targeted deliverables for LIPWP are paved roads, small scale dams and other medium works. The end benefit is not tax earned from this group but the trickle-down effect as propensity to spend will see business boom that will result in government earning more in the form of taxes from business community.

Revenue generation under the UDC government will be spearheaded by a sliding scale tax system that will pursue a balance to have high income earners pay more taxes than lower income brackets. The construction of major road networks with toll gates would see government recover funds from the users to services provided for by government in direct contrast to cost sharing as in the education sector under the BDP.

Localising payments in the tourism sector is also touted as one other means to increasing revenue streams within the country while cost containment will be a major drive as informed by the Auditor General report with the idea to improve efficiencies and cut down on wastage. Saleshando also identifies reducing military expenditure relative to GDP as an opportunity of shifting focus to welfare related objectives.

On May 18, 2019, the three opposition parties aligned to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) unveiled a joint manifesto envisioned in ‘Prosperity for All’ and layered in a profound drive to transform the economy and lives of Batswana.

18/06/2019

H.E Dr. Masisi’s his commitment to stimulate accelerated economic growth by continuing with measures to ensure the Ease of Doing Business for foreign and domestic investors. We also deal with his commitment to promote the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD), an important strategy which he said is aimed at giving Batswana an opportunity to set up industries to empower themselves and, in turn, to create the much-needed employment.

We also deal with his undertaking to give potency to Botswana’s economic diversification aspirations by prioritizing the implementation of Cluster Development across various sectors, particularly the prioritized sectors of diamond beneficiation, tourism, beef, mining and financial services. We also deal with his undertaking that government will also expedite the implementation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which, he said, will contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of this country. Finally, we deal with his solemn commitment that his government will particularly intensify its efforts to revitalise the economy of the SPEDU region to effectively respond to the closure and liquidation of the BCL mine.

Firstly, his commitment to stimulate accelerated economic growth by continuing with measures to ensure the Ease of Doing Business for foreign and domestic investors. According to the latest World Bank annual ratings Botswana is ranked 86 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business. Botswana’s ranking deteriorated to 86 in 2018 from 81 in 2017. Ease of Doing Business in Botswana averaged 62.82 from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all-time high of 86 in 2018 and a record low of 39 in 2008, at the peak of the world economic recession.

It is, therefore, not surprising that during a recent two- day investment symposium dubbed ‘Doing Business in Botswana’, the Director of Investor Facilitation and Relations at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), Neo Mahube, challenged Botswana to improve the ease of doing business for the country to remain competitive amongst its peers. According to the latest World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report, currently, Botswana lags behind Mauritius, Zambia, Kenya and South Africa on the ease of doing business. According to Mahube, the bottlenecks that investors and local start-ups face to register a business should be resolved, adding that the country needs to be as efficient as possible to start a business, apart from improving credit efficiency.

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18/06/2019

Resource Management goes beyond cash management. It firstly includes knowing what resources we have in our possession (cash, property, car, talents and so forth) as well as merging them with our financial and lifestyle goals. It also includes knowing how much we actually earn and knowing our true cost of living. We further categorised our budget planning into Rate 1 Factors, Rate 2 Factors and Spontaneous Factors. Rate 1 Factors consist of pure savings, retirement savings, investments and personal development activities. Rate 2 Factors consist of social events, vacations and other luxuries. Spontaneous Factors consist of unexpected events such as taking care of sick relatives, funerals, weddings, car damages and accidents, thefts, property damages and fires. All these components of resource management are additional small steps we take to live our best lives whilst working towards achieving our financial and lifestyle goals.

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10/04/2019

Speaking at the Barclays Bank of Botswana’s annual economic outlook review, the bank’s economist Naledi Madala noted that recent studies have detected growth in income inequality over the years.

“Income inequality is currently a burning issue in the country where the lower bottom is the most affected and the gap between the rich and the poor keeps widening,” she said.

“Over the years, the pace of poverty has been slowing down while income inequality has been going up.”

Madala also observed that there has been a growing trend where people are now migrating from rural to urban areas.

Statistics Botswana’s multi-topic household survey has also revealed that over 70% of the people in the country earn less than P4, 000 per month.

According to the survey about 56% of the workers earn between P1, 000 and P2, 000 while over 60,000 workers are classified as working poor.

“The wages and their income are not sufficient to afford basic needs, so as to lift their households above the poverty line.”

Economists have expressed concerns over the country’s rising income inequality highlighting that it can lead to social economic unrest.

06/12/2017

http://www.weekendpost.co.bw/wp-news-details.php?nid=4579
El-Halabi lands UN (WHO) top post
Publishing Date : 04 December, 2017
Author : UTLWANANG GASENNELWE

Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Permanent Secretary Shenaaz El- Halabi was this week clearing her desk at government enclave after having served for 24 years. Her next stop is Geneva, Switzerland for a plum post with the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters.

Halabi joins another Motswana woman in the mould of Dr. Matshidiso Moeti who made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a WHO Regional Director for Africa. WeekendPost has it on good authority that Halabi, who talks health issues with zeal, had not applied for the top post but was instead head hunted and selected by a new team of leadership at WHO as the global organization is currently undergoing restructuring to bring in new brooms and expertise.

“Yes, I am actually leaving Botswana government (MoHW) to join United Nations (UN) specifically the World Health Organisation (WHO). I will be starting on the 4th of December in my new job as an Advisor in the office of the WHO Director General that will be at Geneva. The job entails; advising and looking at the global health issues affecting several countries.” Halabi insisted that WHO is where world health policies are being developed, of course, in connotation with member states.

While she will taking up a global post, she is not worried as she has always worked with other countries (in government and even Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries) and others, “but now I will be specifically focusing on global health issues at that level.”

According to Halabi, this is a great opportunity for not only her personal development but for Botswana as well. She highlighted that these are not positions that you take for granted as being in these positions also mean that you will be an ambassador of Botswana as a whole. “It will also put and market Botswana at a higher level,” she maintained to this publication.

“This position is also important to Botswana. It’s also putting the country in the forefront. It’s also to say when you are selected in these positions, probably they look at where you are coming from, and in our case as Botswana when you look at our health indicators, Botswana is doing very well,” she asserted. She added:”So, I think I was also selected not based on who I am only, but also because of my country which is not doing badly in terms of the health indicators and as it’s exemplary as we keep getting accolades.”
She also pointed out that this will help Botswana because she can benchmark on the best practices from other countries.

A savingram from Hazel Reaitsanye who was acting for PS to MoHW staff members states that “this communiqué serves to officially inform you that the permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health and Wellness Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi is retiring from public service on the 30th November 2017.” “We therefore thank her for the valuable contribution she has made to this country during her stay in this ministry and wish her best of luck in her next endeavour,” it states.

When asked whether she may have been pushed she quickly dismissed the suggestions: “No, no not at all. I am simply retiring at my own volition. It is a voluntary “early” retirement for me as I look forward to join WHO.” In her own words, Halabi stated that she joined the then Ministry of Health (government) in 1993 starting as a Health Research(er) on C3 government salary scale and progressed with other posts.

Holding an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health, she held several senior positions in the ministry including Director of Public Health as well as contributing to delivering several health research, policy development, monitoring and evaluation projects focused strengthening the country’s health system and improving health outcomes. Halabi was appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health on 5th April 2015. Prior to this appointment Ms. El-Halabi was the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Preventative Services.

“I think I have done my share. I have been involved in major initiatives that have been undertaken by this particular Ministry and it’s good to change and I think it’s also good to learn new things and most importantly it’s good to move on.”

14/08/2017

TEMPORARY FULL TIME DEMONSTRATORS, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (2 positions)
Faculty / Department : Family and Consumer Sciences
Job Detail:
VACANCY NO. FE/FCS 1/2017: TEMPORARY FULL TIME DEMONSTRATORS, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (2 positions)

Duties: The successful applicants will be responsible for: (i) Preparing and supervising practical lessons; (ii) Grading Laboratory exercises; (iii) Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials; and (iv) Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements: At least a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences and versatile in at least two areas of the field. Candidates should have knowledge of operating laboratory equipment in the relevant areas. Computing skills and relevant work experience will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3) reference letters to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: (267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 24th August 2017

03/04/2017

BRAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY
Brand management
Advertising and Marketing Communications
Budgeting
Cross Functional Coordination
Project Management
Quality Management
Safety, Health and Environment

KEY COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership
Critical thinking and innovative
Qualitative and Quantitative analytical ability
Results focused and committed
Highly energetic
Ability to communicate at various levels
Diagnostic Ability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Business Degree preferably in Marketing or Communications
Four years’ experience in a sales/marketing/customer service environment.

Closing date and application instructions: Closing date 06th April 2017
If you meet the above requirements please send your cover letter, CV and certified copies of academic certificates to [email protected]

Kindly note that we do not accept hand delivered applications and will only get in contact with shortlisted candidates

Location: Gaborone
Company: Mascom Wireless

Vacancy BRAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER. Brand management Advertising and Marketing Communications Budgeting Cross Functional Coordination Project Management Quality Management Safety, Health and Environment

27/03/2017

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA - MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 8 OF 2017
Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to fill the position of Messenger tenable at Ministry Headquarters, Department of Corporate Services.

VACANCY: MESSENGER – A2 (2 Posts - 1 in Accountant General and 1 in Ministry Headquarters)

SALARY: A2 (P19 164 to P22 884) per annum.

LEAVE: 20 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Primary School Leaving Certificate (STD 7) or Junior Certificate.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years work experience on A3 salary scale.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Collection and delivery of mail to and from Government Ministries, Departments and other organizations.

DUTIES
a) To collect and deliver mail to Ministries/Departments and Private Organizations.
b) To collect and deliver files to/from Records Management Unit/Offices.
c) To collect Daily News and distribute it to officers.
d) Opens the mail bag, sorts and distributes private mail to addressees.
e) Dispatches registered mail and parcels.
f) Undertakes any other related duties to meet the exigencies of the service.

KEY COMPETENCIES
 Good Communication Skills
 Ability to read and write English
 Reliability
 Work with minimal supervision

APPLICATIONS: Quote the number of this vacancy and also give the following details:
i) Full names, address, telephone number, date and place of birth,
ii) Certified copies of educational/professional certificates and details of work experiences.
iii) Certified copies of certificates and references

Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
P/Bag 008
GABORONE
Or hand-delivered to Office No. 231, First Floor, Link Block
IMPORTANT: All applications should be routed through Heads of Departments.
Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Closing Date: 21st March 2017
For further information please contact Ms. One Letlole at 3950135 or Ms. Tirelo Mmopelwa 3633631.
N.B: Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advert will not be responded to.

20/03/2017

Fund Administration Officer X10
New vacancy - open to all applications

Overview of role
BPOPF has an opportunity for an entry level job across its operations
The successful candidates will be engaged on a 2 year Fixed term contract.
Job description
Reporting to the Strategy Manager you will be tasked with:
Processing outstanding claims
Carry out other value adding initiatives, defined collectively by the Fund Administration Director and Performance Coordinator’s office, which would further enhance the department’s agility.
Requirements, Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent
1-2 years' work experience
A valid driver's license
To apply for this position click here
Closing date 25th March 2017
Location
Gaborone

http://www.hrmc.co.bw/vacancies/vacancy-fund-administration-officer-x10-719339-31.html

Vacancy Fund Administration Officer X10. Reporting to the Strategy Manager you will be tasked with: Processing outstanding claims Carry out other value adding initiatives, defined collectively by the Fund Administration Director and Performance Coordinator’s office, which would further enhance the d...

20/03/2017

Procurement Specialist
New vacancy - open to all applications

Overview of role
This role will have overall responsibility to manage the Fund’s supply of products and services.
Job description
An important aspect of this role is seeking maximum value for the company through:
Finding cost effective deals with suppliers.
Discovering the best ways to cut procurement expenses
Managing the entire tender process
Requirements, Education and Experience
Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Certified Purchasing Manager(CPM) is strongly desired
a valid Botswana drivers license

Closing date 25th March 2017
Location
Gaborone

Vacancy Procurement Specialist. An important aspect of this role is seeking maximum value for the company through: Finding cost effective deals with suppliers. Discovering the best ways to cut procurement expenses Managing the entire tender process

06/03/2017

Ten typical jobs, graduates can apply for internationally

Just because you are a local graduate doesn’t mean, you have to limit your job search locally. ICT is borderless, the certifications have levelled the ground, making Batswana graduates just as equally competitive with the rest of the world; Locally ICT jobs maybe scares whereas elsewhere in the world, ICT profresionals are in high demand.

As a job-hunting graduate, chances are you’ve got a lot on your plate so we’ve decoded some of the more common job titles you may come across during your graduate job search. However, pay close attention to the job description of particular positions you apply for.

Graduate job 1: Software engineer

Also known as: application programmer, software architect, system programmer/engineer. This job in brief: The work of a software engineer typically includes designing and programming system-level software: operating systems, database systems, embedded systems and so on. They understand how both software and hardware function. The work can involve talking to clients and colleagues to assess and define what solution or system is needed, which means there’s a lot of interaction as well as full-on technical work. Software engineers are often found in electronics and telecommunications companies. A computing, software engineering or related degree is needed.

Graduate job 2: Systems analyst

Also known as: product specialist, systems engineer, solutions specialist, technical designer. This job in brief: Systems analysts investigate and analyse business problems and then design information systems that provide a feasible solution, typically in response to requests from their business or a customer. They gather requirements and identify the costs and the time needed to implement the project. The job needs a mix of business and technical knowledge, and a good understanding of people. It’s a role for analyst programmers to move into and typically requires a few years’ experience from graduation.

Graduate job 3: Business analyst

Also known as: business architect, enterprise-wide information specialist. This job in brief: Business analysts are true midfielders, equally happy talking with technology people, business managers and end users. They identify opportunities for improvement to processes and business operations using information technology. The role is project based and begins with analysing a customer’s needs, gathering and documenting requirements and creating a project plan to design the resulting technology solution. Business analysts need technology understanding, but don’t necessarily need a technical degree.

Graduate job 4: Technical support

Also known as: helpdesk support, operations analyst, problem manager. This job in brief: These are the professional troubleshooters of the IT world. Many technical support specialists work for hardware manufacturers and suppliers solving the problems of business customers or consumers, but many work for end-user companies supporting, monitoring and maintaining workplace technology and responding to users’ requests for help. Some lines of support require professionals with specific experience and knowledge, but tech support can also be a good way into the industry for graduates.

Graduate job 5: Network engineer

Also known as: hardware engineer, network designer. This job in brief: Network engineering is one of the more technically demanding IT jobs. Broadly speaking the role involves setting up, administering, maintaining and upgrading communication systems, local area networks and wide area networks for an organisation. Network engineers are also responsible for security, data storage and disaster recovery strategies. It is a highly technical role and you’ll gather a hoard of specialist technical certifications as you progress. A telecoms or computer science-related degree is needed.�

Graduate job 6: Technical consultant

Also known as: IT consultant, application specialist, enterprise-wide information specialist. This job in brief: The term ‘consultant’ can be a tagline for many IT jobs, but typically technical consultants provide technical expertise to, and develop and implement IT systems for, external clients. They can be involved at any or all stages of the project lifecycle: pitching for a contract; refining a specification with the client team; designing the system; managing part or all of the project; after sales support... or even developing the code. A technical degree is preferred, but not always necessary.

Graduate job 7: Technical sales
Also known as: sales manager, account manager, sales executive. This job in brief: Technical sales may be one of the least hands-on technical roles, but it still requires an understanding of how IT is used in business. You may sell hardware, or extol the business benefits of whole systems or services. Day to day, the job could involve phone calls, meetings, conferences and drafting proposals.

Graduate job 8: Project manager

Also known as: product planner, project leader, master scheduler. This job in brief: Project managers organise people, time and resources to make sure information technology projects meet stated requirements and are completed on time and on budget. They may manage a whole project from start to finish or manage part of a larger ‘programme’. It isn’t an entry-level role: project managers have to be pretty clued up. This requires experience and a good foundation of technology and soft skills, which are essential for working with tech development teams and higherlevel business managers.

Graduate job 9: Web developer

Also known as: web designer, web producer, multimedia architect, internet engineer. This job in brief: Web development is a broad term and covers everything to do with building websites and all the infrastructure that sits behind them. The job is still viewed as the trendy side of IT years after it first emerged. These days web development is pretty technical and involves some hardcore programming as well as the more creative side of designing the user interfaces of new websites. The role can be found in organisations large and small.

Graduate job 10: Software tester

Also known as: test analyst, software quality assurance tester. This job in brief: Bugs can have a massive impact on the productivity and reputation of an IT firm. Testers try to anticipate all the ways an application or system might be used and how it could fail. They don’t necessarily program but they do need a good understanding of code.
Testers prepare test scripts and macros, and analyse results, which are fed back to the project leader so that fixes can be made. Testers can also be involved at the early stages of projects in order to anticipate pitfalls before work begins. You can potentially get to a high level as a tester.

To align your skills with the international job market requirements, and related professional certifications, contact HICT Institute Botswana on 3980347 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected] or visit www.hictonlineinstitute.com

Just because you are a local graduate doesn’t mean, you have to limit your job search locally. ICT is borderless, the certifications have levelled the ground, making Batswana graduates just as equally competitive with the rest of the world; Locally ICT jobs maybe scares whereas elsewhere in the worl...