DIRECTOR GENERAL

Job Description

Applications are invited from talented, innovative, decisive and self-driven qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the above vacancy tenable at the Ministry of Communications and Innovation – Headquarters on contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development, promotion and management of digital service policies and programmes.
• Provide strategic leadership in coordination, development and enforcement of strategies, standards and guidelines that enhance provision and usage of digital services and services continuity.
• Provides advice, information or policy proposals to the Minister on matters relating to digital services.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the development of supportive and enabling shared digital public infrastructure guidelines to ensure equitable access to effective and appropriate provision of digital services.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the design of appropriate applications for the support of e-government and information management systems.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the development and implementation of a National Digital Services Strategic Plan.
• Provide strategic leadership in oversight of the establishment of a structured digital services stability management plan.
• Provides strategic leadership in provision of conducive environment for content creation by forming partnerships or collaborations with both local and international organizations that provide content services.
• Provides strategic leadership in coordination of research to promote the adoption and adaptation of new emerging technologies to promote digital services.
• Provide strategic leadership in coordination of the development and administration of information gateways.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the development and maintenance of a Digital Services Integrity Register for availed digital services provided by public and private bodies.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of protection of government-created digital assets such as platforms, process models, algorithms and trademarks under relevant laws.
• Provides strategic leadership in coordination of development and maintenance of online repository of tools, best practices, and schema standards to facilitate the adoption of open data practices.
• Provides strategic leadership in oversight of the establishment of a standardized framework for secure exchange of information over the internet.
• Provides strategic leadership in coordination of the conduct of audits of public or private bodies to evaluate compliance with the provisions of the Digital Services Act.
• Prepares and submit a comprehensive annual report of the Authority operations.
• Coordinates compliance and adherence to government regulations and instruments.
• Provides professional guidance, coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Monitors an ensures that all the functions and activities of the Authority comply with national legislation and quality management standards
• Undertakes any other duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology or Computer Engineering or any a related field. Masters in the related field will be an added advantage. Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in Information Communication Technology or digital services management, of which two (2) years should have been served at Deputy Permanent Secretary level or equivalent executive management role. Applicants must have a proven track record of leading large scale digital transformation, e-government initiatives or complex technology programs.

How to Apply

Applicants should quote the reference number of this advert and give the following information:- a) Full names, postal address, date and place of birth. b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae-CV) with full dates. c) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card. d) At least two (2) copies of recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience. e) Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto. f) Date of first appointment. g) Applicants with Engineering qualifications must provide valid proof of registration with Engineering Registration Board (ERB) or equivalent institution. IMPORTANT: All applications for Public Service employees must be routed through Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be responded to. Applications should be addressed to; The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communications and Innovation P/Bag 00414 Gaborone Or hand delivered to Ministry of Communications and Innovation, Westgate Mall, Records Management Unit, Ground Floor. For any enquiries contact Human Resources Division at 3625618/3625525/3625524/3625513/3625515 Closing Date: 9 October 2026 REF Code: MCI 4/2/91(12) | Vacancy Circular No: 7 OF 2026 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.