PRINCIPAL HOUSING OFFICER – D2 (ESTATE) – Ministry Of Water And Human Settlement

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Botswana for the below mentioned positions tenable within Ministry of Water and Human Settlement.

To provide strategic guidance and leadership on housing matters. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance in the implementation of national housing development programmes. Provide professional and technical guidance on low income housing delivery programs Interpret housing policy, operational manuals and procedures to customers. Prepare Cabinet memo for housing projects. Handle queries related to low income housing. Organize and conduct workshops seminars for stakeholders dealing with low income housing. Draft and update housing procedural manuals/guidelines. Undertakes affordability analysis on housing schemes and formulates strategies for making housing finance accessible to low income, middle income and rural households. Produce progress reports on projects being implemented. Prepare and process project memorandum for housing projects. Prepare development and recurrent budget for Development Division. Disburse funds for housing projects. Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management Requirements Degree in Estates Management/Land Management/ Land Economy/ Town Planning. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which two (2) must have been served as Principal Housing Officer II - D3 or equivalent. Prospective candidates must be registered with Real Estate Advisory Council (REAC) and have a valid practicing certificate. (attach certified copies to the application) Working with people Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectation Planning and Organizing Adhering to Principles and Values Writing and reporting Relating and Networking Salary P 337,008 - P 371, 628 per annum How to Apply Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number giving the following details: a. Application Letter b. Full name, address and date of birth c. Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto. d. Certified copies of Certificates and Omang ID e. At least two (2) work related references of not more than six (6) months. f. Detailed summary of career with duties (C.V) All applications from serving public officers Must be routed through Permanent Secretaries or Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. No emailed or faxed documents will be considered. Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water and Human Settlement Private Bag 00434 Gaborone OR Hand deliver to: Ministry of Water and Human Settlement Open Records Management Unit Second Floor, left wing, office 240 AKD House Main mall Gaborone For further information, please contact the Recruitment Unit @ 3615300, 3682000, 3615332, 3615343 or 3612281. REF Code: MWHS 4/8/11/ I TEMP (29) | Vacancy Circular No: 2 OF 2026