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. 4 OF 2025

HEAD LEGAL AND BOARD SECRETARY

JOB PURPOSE

To provide company secretarial and legal services to Board, CEO and Management team to protect the interests of the Authority and to ensure that the Authority adheres to legal requirements and conducts its business in accordance with a sound legal practice and framework within the confines of the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Act and other relevant pieces of legislation and policies. Whilst ensuring good corporate governance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

a. Assumes the role of chief legal advisor to the CEO and Management by taking primary responsibility for ensuring that in all its activities the Authority strictly adheres to the BERA Act, all policies and other laws that have a bearing on the activities of the organisation
b. Provides professional legal advice in the event of any disputes arising out of contractual obligations or actions by the Authority to protect the position of the Authority including advising where necessary litigation by the Authority and the defence to action against the Authority
c. Maintains constantly the policies of the Authority and other regulatory instruments under review and makes recommendations for amendment which will enhance protection of the Authority and promote organisational efficiency
d. Drafts and/or reviews contracts entered into by the Authority with other parties for the delivery of goods and/or provision of services in order to ensure that the interests of the Authority are protected at all times
e. Initiates, develops, and recommends the adoption of Legal Divisional strategies and business plans which will contribute to the achievement of the Authority’s objectives and mandate
f. Oversees the identification and potential impact assessment of new / changes in regulations and ensure the development of an appropriate response in coordination with relevant functions
g. Coordinates and controls expenditure from approved Legal Divisional budget and ensures compliance with financial procedures and regulations
h. Makes recommendations on staffing levels and recruitment if staff to meet the Legal Division’s requirements for qualified and experienced staff
i. Develops and ensures the implementation of managerial controls, business plans, targets and work priorities to optimize the use of resources and meet the Legal Division’s operational objectives
j. Allocates responsibilities and work to staff and provides professional guidance and assistance; monitors and reviews work to ensure delivery of quality reports, information and recommendations which will facilitate objective decision making
k. Attracts, coaches and manages employees in Legal Division in accordance with approved manpower plan and BERA policies
l. Manages the Boards diary
m. Schedules and coordinates meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for the Board Members; maintains Board calendars in order to coordinate, arrange, and confirm meetings, screen meeting requests, and refer appointments to other staff, as appropriate
n. Ensures total compliance with the organizations Statutes as set out by the ministry
o. Attends Board of Director’s meetings, public hearings, and other functions, as directed by the CEO, coordinates and participates in the preparation of the Board and Board Committee meeting agendas and packets; schedules requests for public input at Board meetings, record roll call votes on agenda items; ensures Ensures preparation of Annual Budgets as well as subsequently preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts with budget variances
p. Certifies resolutions, agreements, actions, and other official documents; publishes, files, and indexes all proceedings of the Board; supervises the maintenance of Board records and dissemination of all actions including minutes, resolutions, agreements. Drafts all decisions for the Board and its Committees within the periods that may be prescribed and/or directed by the Board, as well as may be contained in the Board’s Charter or any other guidelines
q. Advises the Board on best practices in Energy Regulation law and policy
r. Conducts all legal research required by the Board in their work, which would include but not limited to the following: Providing the best practices available and research on any development and best practices
s. Ensures compliance with the BERA Act and other Acts
t. Ensures execution/ implementation of the Board Resolutions
u. Maintain all Board records on behalf of the Board Secretary for safe keeping, archiving and retrieving
v. Manage the orientation of new Board members and provide both administrative and logistical support to the Directors
w. Participates in the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in development of the budget for the Board of Directors
x. Lead the development and oversees the Departmental Risk Management plan

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

– Bachelor’s Degree in Law. With a Master in Business Administration or LLM in Energy Law or Environmental law or Oil and Gas as an added advantage
– Minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience in law and legal advisory role(s) in a Regulatory Authority (or similar environment), with 5 years at management level
– Admission to the High Courts of Botswana and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Botswana or exempted in terms of the Legal Practitioner’s Act

Required Competences

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

More Information

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  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