Botswana Ministry of Higher Education Multiple Vacancies Across Technical Colleges – July 2025 Recruitment. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
9th July 2025
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Botswana Ministry of Higher Education Announces Multiple Vacancies Across Technical Colleges – July 2025 Recruitment. Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees employed under the Ministry of Higher Education (ONLY) for the following vacant positions tenable under the Department of Skills Development;
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INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Ref: DSD 4/8/ I (40) Date: 16th June 2025
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2025
VACANCY: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (CERTIFICATE COLLEGES) – 7 POSTS
Positions are tenable at Maun Technical College, Kanye Brigade, Barolong Brigade, Tutume Brigade, Kang Brigade, Matsheng Brigade, Lobatse Brigade
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SALARY SCALE: D2 (P337, 008 – P 371, 628) per annum.
LEAVE: 30 Working Days per annum
BENEFITS:
- Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Employee contributes 5% and Government 15%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Area of Specialization and a Master’s Degree in any Management field.
EXPERIENCE:
At least ten (10) years of working experience, of which two (2) years should have been served as Head of Department on D3 salary scale.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To plan, coordinate and manage the effective utilization of institution’s resources and curriculum issues.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Conducts and observes theoretical lessons during institutional training.
- Supervises and monitors practical and laboratory demonstrations during institutional training.
- Liaises with relevant stakeholders on institutional accreditation, programme accreditation and examination and maintaining apprenticeship obligations.
- Liaises with the relevant department for institutional building maintenance.
- Liaises with Curriculum Development and Evaluation officer in subjects related to curriculum development process.
- Develops, implements and evaluates college policies.
- Oversees the administration of student’s admissions, certification and general welfare.
- Attends to matters related to college student’s affairs in relation to academic discipline and personal conduct.
- Compiles and frequently updates student and staff data.
- Develops program schemes of work and lesson or session plans.
- Develops course out-lines and assessor’s guides.
- Prepares and maintains departmental records and student’s information sheets.
- Provides information on existing and planned expenditure to facilitate preparation of annual budget estimates.
- Plans appropriate acquisition and utilisation of additional physical resources through estimating, purchasing and budgetary control.
- Inspects at regular intervals, through the Heads of Departments, the quality assurance of the implementation of the programmes.
- Reviews and monitors performance of supervisees.
- Prepares and maintains departmental records and student’s information sheets.
- Prepares for moderation process of Program Units.
- Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating information
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Planning and Organizing
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2025
VACANCY: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (CERTIFICATE COLLEGES) –D3 – 9 Posts
Posts are tenable in various institutions within the Department of Skills Development. Applicants are required to specify the field or subject of teaching from the below listed fields/subjects;
| No. | Field (subject) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business | Diploma/Degree in Business Administration / Management or related field. |
| (Mann Technical College) | ||
| 2 | Clothing Design and Textile | Diploma/Degree in Textile, Fashion / Apparel Design or related field. |
| (Palapye & Sellbe Phikwe Technical College) | ||
| 3 | Electrical | Diploma/Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field. |
| (Palapye Technical College) | ||
| 4 | Auto Mechanics | Diploma/Degree in Auto Mechanics/ Engineering or Auto Electrical, Motor Vehicle Engineering / Systems or related field. |
| (Sellbe Phikwe and Palapye Technical College) | ||
| 5 | General | Diploma or Degree in any Technical and Vocational Area |
| (Shoshong, Shashe, Gweta Mahalapye Brigade) | ||
| 6 | Livestock / Crop Production | Diploma or Degree in Animal Production / Health, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture / Crop Production or related |
SALARY SCALE: D3 (P293, 652 – P323, 748) per annum
LEAVE: 30 Working Days per annum
BENEFITS:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in the area of specialization and a Master’s Degree in any Management field.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience two (2) years of which should have been served at D4 salary scale or supervisory level.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure the efficient management and administration of resources, staff and students of the institution.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Conducts and observes theoretical lessons during institutional training.
- Supervises and monitors practical and laboratory demonstrations during institutional training.
- Supervises and monitors students during work placements and attachments.
- Liaises with relevant stakeholders on institutional accreditation, programme accreditation and examination and maintaining apprenticeship obligations.
- Coordinates student’s admissions for institutional training and general welfare at departmental level.
- Prepares departmental reports.
- Monitors departmental inventory.
- Develops program schemes of work and lesson or session plans.
- Develops course out-lines and assessor’s guides.
- Prepares Teaching Aids.
- Prepares students’ attendance register and time tables.
- Prepares and maintains departmental records and student’s information sheets.
- Marks students’ examinations and projects.
- Moderates internal and external assessments.
- Reviews and monitors performance of supervisees.
- Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management to meet the exigencies of the service.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating information
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Planning and Organizing
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2025
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER I (CERTIFICATE COLLEGES) – D4 – 12 Posts
Posts are tenable in various institutions within the Department of Skills Development. Applicants are required to specify the field or subject of teaching from the below listed fields/subjects;
| No. | Field (subject) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural Draughting (Nswazwi Brigade) | Diploma/Degree in Business Administration / Management or related field. |
| 2 | Painting & Decoration (Palapye, Jwaneng & Selibe Phikwe Technical College) | Diploma/Degree in Textile, Fashion / Apparel Design or related field. |
| 3 | Electrical (Palapye Technical College) | Diploma/Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field. |
| 4 | Bricklaying and Plastering (Palapye, Jwaneng Technical College) | Diploma/Degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Technology / Architectural Design / Technology or related field |
| 5 | Mechanical (Palapye Technical College) | Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field |
| 6 | Auto Mechanics / Bricklaying & Plastering / Carpentry & Joinery / Fundamentals (Zwenshambe, Ngethu, Tsvelelopele Brigade) | Diploma/Degree in Auto Mechanics/ Engineering or Auto Electrical, Motor Vehicle Engineering / Systems or related field. |
| 7 | Key Skills (Selibe Phikwe Technical College) | Diploma or Degree in any Technical and Vocational Area |
| 8 | Crop Production / Forestry / Clothing Design & Technology (Tshwaragano, Kgalagadi South Brigade) | Diploma or Degree in Animal Production / Health, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture / Crop Production or related |
SALARY SCALE: D4 (P255, 948 – P282, 120) per annum
LEAVE: 30 Working Days per annum
BENEFITS:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in the area of specialization.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of six (6) years relevant experience two (2) years of which should have been served at C1 salary scale or supervisory level.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure the efficient management and administration of resources, staff and students of the institution.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Conducts theoretical lessons during institutional training.
- Supervises and monitors practical and laboratory demonstrations during institutional training.
- Conducts remedial learning sessions and reinforces knowledge and skills acquisition to learners
- Supervises and monitors students during work placements and attachments.
- Liaises between the institution, private and parastatal organisations
- Liaises with relevant stakeholders on institutional accreditation, programme accreditation and examination and maintaining apprenticeship obligations.
- Develops curriculum and syllabus
- Develops program schemes of work and lesson or session plans.
- Develops program’s unit specifications
- Develops course out-lines and assessor’s guides.
- Prepares Teaching Aids.
- Prepares students’ attendance register and time tables.
- Prepares and maintains departmental records and student’s information sheets.
- Marks students’ examinations and projects.
- Conducts the following assessments; continuous and final assessment tests, formative and summative assessment tests.
- Moderates internal and external assessments.
- Reviews and monitors performance of supervisees.
- Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management to meet the exigencies of the service.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Planning and Organizing
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2025
VACANCY: SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I (Welding & Fabrication) – C4 X 1 POSTS
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical I (Welding & Fabrication) – C4 salary scale in the Department of Skills Development (Maun Technical College).
Salary Scale: C4 (P108, 444 – P123, 420) per annum.
Leave: 25 working days per annum.
Benefits:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
Qualifications:
- National Craft Certificate in Welding & Fabrication, Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
Experience: A of minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been served at the level of B1 salary scale.
For direct entry one should have a National Craft Certificate in Welding & Fabrication or Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Welding or related field
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To inspect, maintain, install and service welding plants / equipment and infrastructure as well as assist with learner practicals.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Inspect welding plants / equipment and infrastructure to identify faults
- Sets up for learner practicals
- Undertake preventative maintenance of electrical plants / infrastructure.
- Supervise and manage the day to day operations and maintenance of Electrical facilities
- Draw up maintenance schedules
- Facilitate and supervise learner practical sessions
- Undertakes any other related duties as required by management.
Competencies:
- Working with people
- Adhering to principles and values
- Applying expertise and technology
- Analysing
- Planning and Organizing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2025
VACANCY: SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I (AUTO MECHANICS) – C4 X 2 POSTS
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical I (Auto Mechanics) – C4 salary scale in the Department of Skills Development (Maun and Jwaneng Technical College.
Salary Scale: C4 (P108, 444 – P123, 420) per annum.
Leave: 25 working days per annum.
Benefits:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).
Qualifications:
National Craft Certificate in Auto Mechanics / Auto-Electrical, Certificate in Auto Mechanics / Auto Electrical, Motor Vehicle Systems or equivalent
Experience: A of minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; two (2) of which should have been served at the level of B1 salary scale.
For direct entry one should have a National Craft Certificate in Auto Mechanics / Auto-Electrical or Level 3 IVQ Motor Vehicle Systems / Engineering
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To inspect, maintain, install and service automotive plants / equipment and infrastructure.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Inspect automotive plants / equipment and infrastructure to identify faults
- Undertake preventative maintenance of automotive plants / infrastructure.
- Supervise and manage the day to day operations and maintenance of Automotive facilities
- Facilitate and supervise learner practical sessions
- Undertakes any other related duties as required by management.
Competencies:
- Working with people
- Adhering to principles and values
- Applying expertise and technology
- Analysing
- Planning and Organizing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and provide the following:
- Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of the National Identity Card
- Certified true copies of Certificates (academic and professional)
- Two (2) recent work related references (not more than 6 months old)
- Applicants should indicate:
- Date of first appointment
- Present position and appointment thereto
IMPORTANT:
All applications should be routed through their Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered
Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Applications should be addressed to
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education
Private Bag 00517
Gaborone
Or Hand delivered to:
Government enclave, Block 6
Ministry of Higher Education
Headquarters, Records Management Unit
Floor 8, (Office 28, Registry – RMU)
Closing Date: 9[th] July 2025
For further information, contact The Human Resource Office at 3732705/3732704
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