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BOPEU invites suitable qualified candidates to apply for the position of Collective Bargaining Officer tenable at Botswana Public Employees Union Headquaters.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide technical support for labour relations matters, bargaining, negotiations and research services to contribute to the promotion of members’ interests and enhancement of the quality of life of members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

*The officer will be accountable for but not limited to:

• Undertakes research and drafts bargaining position papers as well as counter proposals and for presentation at collective bargaining structures
• Plan and organize meetings of internal collective bargaining and negotiation structure(s)
• Represent BOPEU at collective bargaining structures
• Draw and maintain a follow up system on actions arising from collective bargaining meetings
• Draft and prepare reports on matters related to labour negotiations and bargaining
• Provide training to shop stewards in collective bargaining and negotiation processes
• Assist in promotion of healthy relationships with the media
• Recommend appropriate collective bargaining strategies
• Ensure that all safety and loss control standards (Safety Health and environmental) are adhered to
• *Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time to meet the exigencies of BOPEU

QUALIFICATIONS

A recognized Degree in Human Resource, Labour Relations, Business, Accounting or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years post-graduate experience in labour union environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft office Suite or related software

COMPETENCIES

• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creativity
• Result orientation
• Customer focus
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Team leadership
• Values, ethics and integrity

THE UNION OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme(employer pays 12%, Employee 5%)
• Generous Leave of 24 days per annum
• Group Life Cover
• Optional Funeral Scheme cover
• Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, ID and at least two (2) recent references to info@bopeu.org.bw or hand delivery at Plot 54374, Grand Union Building, Block C,2nd Floor, CBD, Gaborone. *NB*Cover letters should be addressed to:* The General Secretary PO Box 320 Gaborone *CLOSING DATE:10th October 2025* *NB*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO