DIRECTOR GENERAL – DIGITAL SERVICES AUTHORITY

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

• 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: Applicants should include application letter, CV, ID, Certificates, etc. Applicants with engineering qualifications are required to attach valid proof of registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) or an equivalent institution. 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 REF Code: MCI 4/2/9 1 (12) | Vacancy Circular No: 7 OF 2026