Jwaneng Town Council is mandated to deliver quality socio-economic development services and environmentally sustainable Municipal infrastructure through effective local governance for improved lives of Jwaneng Community

Applications are invited from suitably qualifying Botswana Citizens for the below mentioned post which is tenable in Jwaneng.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 44 OF 2025

VACANCY: Principal Accountant I

SALARY: D2 (P337 008 – P371 628) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATION: Degree in Accounting /Finance or related field.

REQUIREMENT: Applicants should have registered with Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants and in Good Standing.

EXPERIENCE: Ten (10) years relevant work experience of which 2 years should have served as Principal Accountant II or equivalent.

BENEFITS:
i) Optional contributory medical aid (Government contributes 50% and employee 50%)
ii) Contributory pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of basic salary)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To coordinate, manage and direct the Treasury Division.

DUTIES

• Manages and directs the Treasury Division to ensure prudent financial management adherence to the statutes.

• Provides professional advice and guidance on financial accounting and budgeting to key stakeholders.

• Provides vigilant supervision to spending department to promote efficient and economic financial order.

• Develops and supervises implementation of internal controls to ensure sound management of financial resources in accordance with financial regulations and policies.

• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action

• Leading and Supervising

• Adhering to Principles and Values

• Applying Expertise and Technology

• Planning and Organizing

• Analyzing

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectation

• Following Instructions and Procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should quote the above Vacancy Circular No. giving the following:

• Full name, address and date of birth;

• Qualifications supported by certified copies of Certificates, transcripts, Identity Card and Two (2) work related references for a period less than twelve (12) months.

• Present post and date of appointment thereto;

• Copy of appointment letter to present post.

• Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  NB: Applications that have not provided the above details will not be shortlisted. In case of serving officers, applications should be routed through Chief Executive. applications not so routed would not be considered. For more information please call HR Office at 5885648/5885649 Applications should be addressed to: Town Clerk Jwaneng Town Council Private Bag 01 Jwaneng CLOSING DATE: 16th October 2025 VISION: Sustainable livelihoods For All BOTSWANA A better place to live and work