Palapye District Council Vacancy: Assistant Administration Officer
Location: Various District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) and Health Facilities across Botswana
Closing Date: 17 April 2025
Circular No.: 15 of 2025
Palapye District Council is inviting serving and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Administration Officer. This re-advertised vacancy offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in public administration or human resource management to join the public service and contribute to efficient healthcare delivery.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Assistant Administration Officer
- Salary Scale: B1 (P91,608 – P108,228 per annum)
- Leave: 20 working days per annum
- Benefits:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme
- Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15%, employee contributes 5% of basic salary)
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualification: Certificate in Public Administration and Management or Human Resource Management (or equivalent)
- Experience: At least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Administration Assistant at the B3/2 salary scale
Core Competencies:
-Learning on the fly
-Time management
-Action-oriented mindset
-Strong written communication
-Customer service focus
-Ethical and value-driven behavior
-Integrity and trustworthiness
Main Purpose of the Job:
To perform a range of administrative, financial, and human resource support functions that contribute to the effective operation of health management teams and facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide advice to customers on administrative and HR-related matters
-Send out responses to job applicants
-Collect and manage waste and refuse in designated areas
-Remove and dispose of dead animals within council area
-Maintain refuse disposal sites (including burning or burial of refuse, clearing weeds, etc.)
-Assist in the destruction of condemned food and routine washing of refuse trucks
-Monitor and report on compliance with public health regulations
-Direct waste-carrying vehicles to appropriate landfill sites
-Undertake any other duties assigned by management