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MINISTRY FOR STATE PRESIDENT \u2013 PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
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EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTREF NO: MSP 4\/6\/41 (17)
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\nApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Human Resources Officer tenable in the Ministry for State President.
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\nVacancy Circular No 33 of 2025Position title: Principal Human Resources Officer (Commission, Information and Data Protection)Salary Scale: D1 (P355, 608.00 per annum)Leave: 30 working days per annum
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\nBenefits:
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Optional Contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BOPMAS) \u2013 Government pays 50% and employee 50%. The employee will also contribute 50% of the medical aid cover for individuals who are not covered by the medical scheme and whose interests are affected.<\/p>\n
A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.<\/p>\n
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\nQualifications:
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Bachelor Degree in Law, Data Science, Information Technology or Human Resources related field with experience in the field.<\/p>\n
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\nExperience:
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At least eighteen (18) years post qualification experience, of which five (5) years should have been served as Chief Training Officers or at an equivalent level in the Private Sector\/Non-Governmental Organisations. (Note: P.H.R.O is D1) (There seems to be a discrepancy in the experience requirement based on the position title and scale (D1).<\/p>\n
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\nMain purpose of the job:
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\nTo Coordinate and provide guidance on the development, implementation and monitoring of regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to the processing of personal data.
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\nKey Performance Areas:
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Coordinates development and implementation of policy regarding transparency in collecting, processing and disclosure of personal data.<\/p>\n
Coordinates requirements for bringing processing of personal data in line with the principle of the Act.<\/p>\n
Coordinates the development and implementation of code of practice for public authorities and data controllers.<\/p>\n
Coordinate the development of strategic plans in line with data protection laws, policies and regulations and facilities implementation thereof.<\/p>\n
Coordinates the administration and management of data and data subjects representatives in regard to violation of the right to private data protection and processing of personal data.<\/p>\n
Obtains from Data Controllers access to personal data that is processed and kept for purposes of establishing compliance of the processing of personal data and security safeguards thereof.<\/p>\n
Coordinates the issue of enforcement and non-compliance by\/feeding the Commission.<\/p>\n
Coordinates advising data controllers for non-compliance with the data protection Act.<\/p>\n
Coordinates issuance of orders to data controllers for rectification of data processing.<\/p>\n
Assesses and makes determination on data protection for compliance with the data protection Act.<\/p>\n
Coordinates the dissemination of information and public awareness on data protection legislation and policies.<\/p>\n
Facilitate international cooperation on protection of personal data.<\/p>\n
Assists in the preparation and dissemination of legislative and administrative measures relating to the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.<\/p>\n
Oversee the implementation of data protection regulations, guidelines and standards.<\/p>\n
Oversees research, studies, and promotes educational activities relating to personal data protection.<\/p>\n
Prepares annual reports on the operations of the Data Protection Office, and submit to the Minister for onward transmission.<\/p>\n
Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.<\/p>\n
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\nEssential Competencies:
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Deciding and Initiating Actions<\/p>\n
Leading and Supervising<\/p>\n
Working with people<\/p>\n
Adhering to Principles and Values<\/p>\n
Persuading and Influencing<\/p>\n
Analysing<\/p>\n
Formulating Strategies and Concepts<\/p>\n
Adapting and Responding to Change<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nAPPLICATION
\nApplicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and provide the following details:
\ni. Full names, address and place of birth
\nii. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
\niii. Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card
\niv. Two (2) copies of recent work-related references (not more than 6 months old)
\nv. Date of first appointment
\nvi. Date of appointment thereto
\nvii. Present post and date of appointment thereto
\nIn case of candidates from parastatals and private sector organisations, please provide statement of salary of pay.<\/p>\n
IMPORTANT:
\nAll applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries.
\nApplications not so routed will not be considered.<\/p>\n
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
\nPermanent Secretary,
\nMINISTRY FOR STATE PRESIDENT,
\nPrivate Bag 001, Gaborone
\nOr hand deliver at: Ministry for State President,
\nRecords Management Unit, Office No 108<\/p>\n
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 7th November 2025<\/p>\n
For any enquiries, please contact 3711900<\/p>\n
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