Job Opportunities

OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT

VACANCY NO: VC/PO01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Procurement Oversight in the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

The Director of Procurement Oversight is responsible for serving as a principal advisor to the Accounting Officer on any procurement matter as per the PPR Act. This role plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and optimizing procurement processes within the University.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. Procurement Compliance Oversight
3. Tender Adjudication
4. Procurement Approvals
5. Procurement Market Intelligence
6. Risk Management and Compliance
7. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
8. People Management
9. Financial Management 

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

A Master's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or in a relevant field is required. 

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level.
2. Higher Education experience will be an added advantage.

Professional Registration or license

Membership to a regulatory body is preferred.

Other requirements

1. In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, laws, and best practices.
2. Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

Send complete documentation to: The Office of the Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552037. E-mail: ramaologal@ub.ac.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 314/ Block 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13 March 2025