Senior Clerk of Council – Lobatse Town Council
Position: Senior Clerk of Council
Reference Number: LTC 4/3/9 II (89)
Vacancy Circular No.: 9 of 2025
Location: Lobatse Town Council, Botswana
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Overview:
Lobatse Town Council invites applications from suitably qualified Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs employees for the position of Senior Clerk of Council. This is an internal advert aimed at experienced public officers who are ready to take the next step in their careers by managing and coordinating the activities of the Recording Sections within the Council.
Salary Scale:
- D4 (P255,948 – P296,184) per annum
Leave:
- 30 working days per annum
Qualifications:
- Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience
- At least two (2) years must have been served as Clerk of Council I at C1 scale
Benefits:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme: Government pays 50%, employee pays 50%
- Pension Scheme: Government contributes 15%, employee contributes 5% of basic salary
Main Purpose of the Job:
To direct, manage, and coordinate the operations of the Recording Sections of Lobatse Town Council.
Key Responsibilities:
-Analyze trends and issues raised during Council meetings and advise the Chief Executive
-Supervise and guide subordinates in accordance with Council standards
-Research and draft speeches for Council Mayor/Chairman
-Collate documentation for Council sessions based on the agenda and ensure all Councillors are adequately prepared
-Record and produce proceedings of Full Council and Committee meetings
-Prepare and clear agendas for Council and Committee meetings
-Conduct research on queries, motions, and questions raised by Councillors
-Perform other duties as assigned by management
Key Competencies Required:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching
- Creating and Innovating
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts
- Planning and Organizing