Vacancy Circular No: 7 of 2026
Salary Scale: D2 (P337,008 – P371,628 per annum)
Location: Tutume District Council, Botswana
Overview
Tutume District Council invites applications from suitably qualified Botswana Government Employees for the position of Principal Counsel Attorney I.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and advising Council on all legal matters and representing Council in litigation proceedings.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government contributes 15%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, employee pays 50%)
- 30 working days leave per annum
Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor of Law (LLB)
-Must be admitted as an Attorney of the High Court
Experience
-At least six (6) years of relevant work experience
-Of which two (2) years must have been served as Principal Counsel Attorney II – D3
Main Purpose of the Job
To manage and advise the Council in all legal matters and litigate on its behalf.
Key Duties
-Represent Council in Magistrates’ Court, High Court and Court of Appeal
-Liaise with Botswana Police, Attorney General’s Chambers and government departments
-Advise Council and Accounting Officers on legal matters
-Interpret and manage local and international contracts
-Investigate cases and prepare detailed legal reports
-Review disciplinary cases for legal sufficiency
-Manage service of court documents (summons, subpoenas, eviction orders)
-Formulate and enforce Council policies, bye-laws and statutes
-Supervise and appraise subordinates
-Audit case files and ensure compliance with legal standards
-Undertake related duties as directed by management
Key Competencies
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Writing and Reporting
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Analytical Thinking
- Learning and Researching
- Delivering Results and Meeting Expectations
- Following Instructions and Procedures
Application Requirements
Applicants must quote the Vacancy Circular Number and submit:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- At least two (2) work-related references (not older than 12 months)
- Certified copy of valid Omang
- Date of first appointment
- Present position and date of appointment (attach copy of appointment letter)
- Contact numbers
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