occupational health personnel wanted at DBS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Department of Broadcasting Services:

SALARY SCALE: D3 (P222,348 – P245,472) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: i) Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the
Botswana Public Officers’ Medical Aid Scheme
(BPOMAS), (Government pays 50% and the
employee 50%).
ii) Contributory Pension Fund (Government contributes 15% and Employee 5%).

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety; Engineering; or any other filed deemed equivalent, plus eight (8) years experience in related field.

EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years work experience performing Occupational Health and Safety related duties.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage the examination and testing of plant and machinery, inspection of workplaces, and hygiene sampling.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Conducts inspections to ensure that there is compliance with the factories Act.
• Conducts incidental spot checks on health, safety and welfare standards in factories.
• Advises employers/employees on safe work practices, safety standards and regulations.
• Conducts health and safety audits to ensure compliance with set standards.
• Enforces health and safety laws and regulations.
• Complies monthly reports in the status of occupational health and safety matters.
• Conducts health and safety education to user organisations by giving talks/presentation on health and safety related issues.
• Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving
• Drive for Results
• Time Management
• Delegation
• Conflict Management
• Composure
• Planning
• Presentation Skills

APPLICATION

Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and provide the following details:
a) Full names, address, date and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified true copies of certificates and national identity card
d) Two (2) copies of recent work related references (not more than six (6) months old)
e) In case of serving public officers;
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
f) In case of candidates from parastatals and private sector organisations, please provide statement of salary or pay slip.

IMPORTANT

All applications from serving public officers must be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to;

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration
Private Bag 001
GABORONE

OR

Hand deliver at Office of the President, Records Management Unit Office No. 005.

Closing Date: 22nd June 2018

For any enquiries please contact Human Resource department at 3950800.