GENERAL INFORMATION

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority was established under the BERA Act, 2016 (No 13 of 2016) for the regulation of energy sector in Botswana. The Authority is responsible for providing an efficient regulatory framework for the regulated sector in accordance with the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Act.

The Authority is currently recruiting for enthusiastic and agile professionals, on a *5-year fixed term contract* for the following roles:

1. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER – VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2025
1. PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT SPECIALIST* – VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2025
1. FINANCE MANAGER – VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2025
1. HEAD LEGAL AND BOARD SECRETARY  – VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2025

TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD FULL VACANCY DETAILS VISIT:

– <https://www.bera.co.bw/tenders-careers.php#careers> OR
– <https://www.bera.co.bw/media.php>

Direct Link:

<https://www.bera.co.bw/downloads/Careers/VACANCIES_CIRCULAR_NO._1-4_OF_2025_FINAL.pdf>

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number and provide the following:

– Application Letter
– Detailed latest Curriculum Vitae
– Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
– Certified true copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional)
– Two (2) recent work-related referees

SALARY:

BERA offers a competitive and attractive Salary Packages.

Interested applicants should submit their applications via email to *recruitment@bera.co.bw* clearly indicating the title of the position applied for in the subject line.

*Closing Date: 16th October 2025*

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements as stipulated above will be responded to. For further information, please contact: The Human Resource Office at *5317516/5317531

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2025

PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT SPECIALIST

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide procurement oversight including technical advice and support to the CEO and BERA ensuring that the BERA’s procurement policies, processes, programmes and operations comply with the Public Procurement Act and the Public Procurement Regulations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

a. Development and implementation of BERA’s procurement oversight strategy, policies and guidelines in compliance with the Public Procurement Act and the Public Procurement Regulations
b. Provides support and technical advice to the CEO to ensure procurement implementation that complies with the relevant policies and legislative requirements
c. Provides principal procurement advice and support to the CEO including setting up of relevant Committees to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act to promote procurement transparency and good governance in BERA
d. Conducts procurement oversight in support of the CEO to ensure that procurement implementation in BERA is done in a legal, fair, transparent and effective manner
e. Provides BERA with technical advice and support on procurement in line with the procurement laws and regulations
f. Participates in the development and monitoring of BERA’s Procurement Annual Budget and Procurement Plan and ensures adherence to public procurement legislation and statutory requirements
g. Formulates appropriate procurement monitoring systems, tools and programmes and keeps abreast with developments in procurement to offer best practice advice to BERA on all procurement issues
h. Monitors procurement methods and procedures in BERA in compliance with procurement laws and regulations
i. Conducts periodic compliance audits to ensure that BERAs procurement policies, processes, strategies, programmes, guidelines comply with the Public Procurement Act and the Public Procurement Regulations
j. Monitoring and control of the implementation of BERA procurement cycle including procurement pre-adjudication, adjudication and recommendations of an award, rejection, cancellation or any other related procurement activity or process to ensure that each phase of the cycle adheres to procedures and in accordance with the legislation and regulatory requirements
k. Develops and implements guidelines and tools for BERA’s procurement oversight of the procurement processes, procedures, plans and programmes in accordance with the Public Procurement legislation and regulations
l. Reviews procurement processes to identify risks and potential issues and recommends implementation of mitigation controls or suggests additional controls or changes to existing controls
m. Conducts regular procurement implementation process efficiency reviews and recommends relevant process improvements to ensure procurement transparency and effectiveness in BERA
n. Reviews the Tender Evaluation and Award Recommendations Report in line with the procurement laws and regulations and advises BERA accordingly
o. Monitors adherence of procurement requests / tenders to BERAs annual procurement plans

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

– Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. Masters in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage
– Candidate must be Certified Professional from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent. Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), or related is essential
– Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an energy related role, with at least 5 years at a managerial level

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

– Analytical and Strategic Thinking
– Deciding and Initiating Action
– Problem Solving
– Business Acumen
– Functional/Technical Skills
– Planning & Execution
– Supervision and Accountability
– Innovating and Initiating Change
– Delivering Quality Service
– Communicating Effectively
– Interpersonal Savvy
– Ethics, Integrity, and Trust
– Coaching, developing and empowering others
– Teamwork and Partnering

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number and provide the following: - Application Letter - Detailed latest Curriculum Vitae - Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang) - Certified true copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional) - Two (2) recent work-related referees - OR - Direct Link