Principal Office Secretary โ Chobe Regional Operations (Botswana Government) โ Apply by 29 May 2026
Employer: Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education โ Chobe Regional Operations
Position: Principal Office Secretary
Vacancy Circular: No. 3 of 2026
Reference Number: CHBR 4/2/4 I (162)
Job Type: Permanent & Pensionable Government Opportunity
Salary Scale: C1 (P192,588 โ P229,104 per annum)
Location: Kasane, Botswana
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Overview
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education โ Chobe Regional Operations is inviting applications from suitably qualified permanent and pensionable public officers for the position of Principal Office Secretary based in Kasane.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with strong office administration, secretarial, communication, and organisational skills who are looking to grow within Botswana Government operations.
The successful candidate will provide secretarial and office management support services to the Office of the Director and ensure efficient daily office operations.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Services
OR
- Diploma in Office Management
OR
- Bachelor of Office Management and Technology
OR
- Equivalent qualification
Experience Required
- Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience
- At least two (2) years served on C2 salary scale as Senior Office Secretary
Required Skills & Competencies
Office Administration & Secretarial Skills
-Office administration and diary management
-Report writing and correspondence drafting
-Minute taking and document preparation
-Client reception and office communication
-Filing and records management
Skills & Competencies
-Working well with people
-Following instructions and procedures
-Communication and presentation skills
-Writing and reporting ability
-Customer service orientation
-Planning and organisational skills
-Professional conduct and confidentiality
Key Responsibilities
Office & Secretarial Duties
-Draft responses to correspondence for supervisor approval
-Manage the office diary and scheduling activities
-Prepare letters, reports, savingrams, and meeting minutes
-Follow up on matters requiring action
-Receive, screen, and direct clients to relevant offices
Administrative Support Duties
-Request refreshments and stationery supplies
-Maintain efficient office administration systems
-Support daily office management activities
-Perform additional duties according to operational requirements
๐ก Why You Should Apply
- Permanent and pensionable Botswana Government opportunity
- Competitive government salary package
- Stable long-term employment
- Opportunity to grow within public service administration
- Government medical aid and pension benefits
๐ฐ Salary & Benefits
Salary Scale
- P192,588 โ P229,104 per annum
Benefits
- 30 working days leave per annum
- Contributory Pension Fund
- Employee contributes 5%
- Government contributes 15%
- Optional Medical Aid Scheme
- Employee contributes 50%
- Government contributes 50%
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