Job Opportunity for Principal Licensing And Inspections Officer I

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, JUSTICE AND SECURITY

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security invites applications from talented, decisive and self-driven individuals from qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the following post:- 

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2021

PRINCIPAL LICENSING AND INSPECTIONS OFFICER I (1 POST)

SALARY SCALE:   D2 (P 291, 108 – P 321, 012) per annum

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To monitor and provide guidance on the safe and secure use of Chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological materials to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Monitor compliance of set standards procedures and guidelines by Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBNR) industries and companies.
2. Initiate development of standards, guidelines and procedures in provision of CBNR industries and companies’ licenses and permits.
3. Coordinate registration of CBNR industries and companies.
4. Coordinate renewal of CBNR industries and companies’ licences and permits.
5. Monitor statutory requirements in accordance with the legislation, national and international standards.
6. Approve and issue import and export permits for CBNR material.
7. Assess and evaluate license application assessments and make recommendations.
8. Monitor and review actions taken for non-compliance to the Act and Regulations by industries and companies.
9. Monitor and maintain scheduled CBNR database.   
10. Facilitate collection, collation and dissemination of information on illegal Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological materials.
11. Conduct research process to facilitate exchange of scientific and technical information and Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological materials.
12. Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS PROFILE

To be considered for this position, candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology or Physics or Radiochemistry or Environmental Chemistry or any related qualification complimented with ten (10) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) years of which should have been served at D3 salary scale level.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Timely Decision Making
• Innovation Management
• Drive for Results
• Ethics and Values
• Planning and Execution
• Customer Service
• Problem SolvingBENEFITS APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS

  a)    Leave of 30 working days per annum.

  b)   Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%).

  c)    Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).

   

  IMPORTANT

  Applicants should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and provide the following details.

  a)    Up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae

  b)   Certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two recent work related references (not more than six months old) confirming the required experience.

  c)    Serving officers should indicate present position, salary grade and appointment thereto.

   

  NB: In case of serving public officers, applications must be routed through Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

   

  Applications should be addressed to the:

  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security

  Private Bag 00384, GABORONE or hand delivered to the Ministry Headquarters, Plot 54355 Central Square Building, West Wing, and Office Number 221. Gaborone CBD, Phase 2.

   

  For further information contact 3698253/3698205   

   

  CLOSING DATE: 12^TH MARCH 2021