BOTSWANA NATIONAL SPORT COMMISSION VACANCIES

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is a body corporate established through an Act of Parliament and has as some of its functions; promoting sport development in Botswana and facilitating participation of Botswana athletes and/or Teams outside the country, regulating sport at all levels and mainstreaming the benefits of sport and physical activity and recreation in the lives of Batswana, inter alia.

The BNSC invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions, all tenable at the headquarters in Gaborone.

1. DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of all strategies related to the corporate services function, which includes human resources management, administration, information and communication technologies (ICTs), procurement and finance.

Key tasks and responsibilities

To provide strategic leadership and management in the corporate services division.

To provide technical support in the organization, driving the Human Capital, ICT, general administration and financial operations.

To ensure that robust integrated management frameworks are operating effectively throughout the Commission, such that it is enabled to achieve its annual and medium-term goals as derived from the strategy Vision 2028.

To ensure the existence of effective policies, practices and procedures in line with organizational strategies and objectives for all the corporate services functions.

To drive human capital performance and facilitate that Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Performance Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Finance or related field.

• A professional qualification and/or Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience of progressive work experience with demonstrable exposure to HR, Office administration, ICT and Finance, including four (4) years of experience in a managerial position. Exposure to similar functions in a similar environment would be an advantage.

Skills and Attributes

Results Oriented

Innovation and creativity

Strategic thinking

Communication influence and impact Assertiveness & decisiveness Leadership

People Management

2. DIRECTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the incumbent will be responsible for promoting a systematic approach to the development of sports and athletic potential, which will result in enhanced competitiveness and participation in sport and contribute to health and wellness throughout the country.

Key tasks and responsibilities

To drive the development and implementation of national sport and hosting strategies.

To oversee the implementation of Long-Term Development Frameworks.

To facilitate Increase in active participation in sport by both the young and old.

To facilitate successful participation of Botswana in regional and international sport competitions To facilitate quality delivery of sport specific development programmes

To ensure existence of effective policies, practices and procedures in line with organizational strategies and objectives for all the sport development functions.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science, Sport Administration or equivalent.

A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum ten (10) years’ experience as a sport technical advisor, sport administrator or similar operational sport activity, including four (4) years of experience in a managerial position. Exposure to similar functions in a similar environment would be an advantage

Skills and Attributes

Results Orientated

Innovation and creativity

Strategic thinking

Communication influence and impact Assertiveness & decisiveness Leadership

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Key tasks and responsibilities

• To identify and develop new business opportunities for the Commission.

• To develop and strengthen internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and value creation for the Commission.

• To oversee corporate communications and branding in online and print platforms

• To expand the profile and reach of the Commission and its brands.

• To facilitate the development and implementation of land acquisition strategies.

• To oversee to construction of sustainable facilities for the Commission and manage their maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Property Development or equivalent.

• A Master’s Degree and/or professional qualification will an added advantage.

• Minimum seven (07) years’ experience in the business development, marketing or property development environments, three (03) of which should have been at management level.

Skills and Attributes

• Innovation and creativity

• Strategic thinking

• Communication influence and impact

• Business & results orientated

• Assertiveness & decisiveness

4. PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Reporting directly to the Director Corporate Services the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating procurement and supply of goods and services for the Commission and/or National Sport Associations, guided by laid down policies and procedures.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To develop sound and cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of goods and services at the Commission.

• To evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to enhance the quality of products and services and the timelines of deliveries.

• To oversee the implementation of risk management procedures to mitigate losses and/or wastages at the Commission.

• To oversee the implementation of procurement procedures

• To coordinate the disposal of obsolete assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Material and Supply Management and/or full qualification with Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Suppliers (CIPS).

• Minimum 5 years in the purchasing and supplies field.

Skills and Attribute

• Professionalism

• Attention to detail

• Organized

• Business & results orientated

• Assertiveness & decisiveness

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION

The Botswana National Sport Commission offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits commensurate with an organization of its size.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications with Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates, three most recent references and copies of certified Omang should be submitted on or before 15th April 2022 to:

recruitment@bnsc.co.bw

to the;

Human Resources and Administration Unit Botswana National Sport Commission

P O Box 1404

NOTE:

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