Institutional Planning

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER

ramahobok — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:42:26 +0000

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER ramahobok Tue, 01/03/2022 - 10:42

Department/Faculty

Closing Date

Tue, 22 Mar. 2022

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DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER

VACANCY NO: IRC 948

The University Council has approved the new University Strategy ‘Creating a Future for the Knowledge Generation,’ on Friday March 6th, 2020 for implementation commencing April 1st 2020. The execution of the Strategy requires the University to remodel and reposition itself to be relevant and responsive to the external context in which it is operating. The scale of the transformation that is required will be systematic and University-wide

The new Strategy seeks to position the University at the apex of the national tertiary education and national innovation system. This requires it to lead by example from an organisational perspective and be duly recognised as a strategically focused high-performance organisation. This requires the establishment of performance driven behaviour from the people and culture perspectives and requires a clear focus on the alignment of the organisational structure, leadership, organisational culture, change orientation and individual roles and their performance.

In order to ensure a structured and managed approach to the transformation of the University into a High Performance Organization the Department of Institutional Planning is being transformed into a the Office of Strategy Management with the following core functions:

Strategic Planning
Strategy Management
Transformation and Change Management
Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation.

As part of the Organizational Strategy Management Team, the Principal Transformation Office will have specific responsibility for managing the institutional transformation and change management program.

Primary duties and Responsibilities: (i) Manage the process to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive University-wide organisational structure and job profiling and remuneration strategy. (ii) Manage the process to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive University-wide leadership development programme. (iii) Manage the process to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive University-wide institutional culture programme. (iv) Manage the process to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive University-wide transformation and change management programme. (v) Manage the process to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive University-wide performance management system (vi) Manage the process of aligning at a macro strategic level the University wide cross functional management process and systems to drive performance

Required Qualifications: A minimum of a professional Masters degree, such as a Master of Business Administration or a related professional field from an accredited institution

Professional certification: e.g. Strategy Management, Change Management etc. is essential.

Specialised knowledge and technical skills: (i) Public or Private Sector Transformation (ii) Skill in facilitation, consulting and group dynamics (iii) Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position

Work experience: (i) An experienced professional with at least 7 years post-qualification experience In a large organization at a Middle or Senior Management level. (ii) Project Management and/or Consultancy experience in organizational reforms will be essential as well as Knowledge and experience of University systems will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The 4844��Ѹ�� offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website www.ub.bw

How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Deputy Director, Appointments and Administration, 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (+267) 355 2840/ 2048/ Fax (+267) 395 9399: Email: motlhabanib@ub.ac.bw Applicants should inform their referee/s to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the West Wing of the Administration Building (Block 108), Office 205 or 207.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: 22 March 2022

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER

maribek — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:25:49 +0000

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER maribek Tue, 06/04/2021 - 10:25

Department/Faculty

Institutional Planning

Closing Date

Tue, 20 Apr. 2021

DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING

PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICER

VACANCY NO: IRC948

Strategic Planning
Strategy Management
Transformation and Change Management
Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation.

Required Qualifications: A minimum of a professional Masters degree, such as a Master of Business Administration or a related professional field from an accredited institution.

Professional certification: e.g. Strategy Management, Change Management etc. is essential.

Work experience: (i) An experienced professional with at least 7 years post-qualification experience In a large organization at a Middle or Senior Management level. (ii) Project Management and/or Consultancy experience in organizational reforms will be essential as well as Knowledge and experience of University systems will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The 4844��Ѹ�� offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Deputy Director, Appointments and Administration, 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (+267) 355 2840/ 2048/ Fax (+267) 395 9399: Email: motlhabanib@ub.ac.bw/ Ramahobok@ub.ac.bw Applicants should inform their referee/s to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the West Wing of the Administration Building (Block 108), Office 205 or 207.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: 20th April 2021

MANAGER, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

maribek — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:03:25 +0000

MANAGER, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION maribek Fri, 19/02/2021 - 11:03

Department/Faculty

Institutional Planning

Closing Date

Fri, 5 Mar. 2021

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING

MANAGER, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

VACANCY NO: IRC942

The Department of Institutional Panning seeks to appoint Manager, Planning and Construction.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: a) Prepares space utilization studies to determine space needs for all University departments. Also facilitates for review of Campus Master Plan. b) Assists the Deputy Director with the preparation of design briefs and project implementation. c) Assists the Deputy Director in the preparation of renovation proposal to meet the needs of University departments. d) Assists the Deputy Director in maintaining project budget accounts. e) Participants in the preparation of short, medium and long-term campus planning proposals. f) Maintains University construction guidelines. g) Maintains records of all University buildings and infrastructure to ensure that the records are up-to-date h) co-ordinates and supervises in-house design: renovation and new projects. i) Attends all site meetings and takes an active part as required for the post. j) Prepares regular progress reports for the Deputy Director and alerts him/her of problem delay areas at building sites. k) Assists in maintaining record of as built drawings and ensures that closeout reports and drawings. Ensures complete project documentations are kept in Department files. l) Responsible for procurement: building; buildings; furniture; equipment. m) Advises and assists staff in developing their skills to use all physical resources to capacity

Position Requirements: Applicant must have attained; (i) A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering/Construction management or related area; (ii)must be registered with relevant professional body.

Experience: (i) A minimum of at least 5 years in the profession area with at least 3 years in construction management or in a supervisory position. (ii) Work experience in a Tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

Competencies: (i) High level of productivity and efficiency; (ii) Organisational and coordinating skills; (iii) Strong interpersonal and commutation skills; (iv) Computer literacy skills in relevant software and; (v)Report writing skills

Remuneration: 4844��Ѹ�� offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: Signed letters of applications are to address the stated requirements and provide any information to assist the University to determine suitability of the position. Applicants should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV and names and addresses of three (3) referees. Send the application to:

The Deputy Director, Appointments and Administration, 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone. Telephone: (267) 355 2040/2048/5731 or Email: Ramahobok@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered application should be submitted to office 205 at Block 108. All applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 5th March 2021

Institutional Planning

webadmin — Tue, 09 May 2017 09:33:35 +0000

Institutional Planning webadmin Tue, 09/05/2017 - 11:33

The Department of Institutional Planning (IP) supports institutional planning processes and policy analysis and development. Responsibility for the primary activities of the Department is divided between two units as follows:

Institutional Research

The unit is responsible for:

Collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data about the university
Assisting Management with interpretation of university data, for long-term planning

This unit serves as a repository for summary information about students and staff. This information is updated annually on a fixed schedule, and the relevant facts form the basis for the annual UB Factbook publication.

Physical Planning

The unit is responsible for:

Coordinating the development of campus facilities
Supervising the construction of new buildings

This unit develops and updates the campus Master Plan according to projected future needs of the university. When a requirement for new facilities has been determined, it oversees facilities development from initial architect's concepts through to completion of the new building.