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4 BURGUNDY: It indicates controlled power, GHWHUPLQHG DPELWLRQ DQG GLJQL HG DFWLRQ DQG LV often favoured by the wealthy. C represents credit accumulation and transfer to facilitate progressionGENERAL EDUCATION: Aquamarine Blue is associated with Trust and water s life giving force/beginings which is what General Education is, it is the start/foundation of Education. The base: symbolises- General Education as the foundation, the arrow indicative of lifelong learning. The arrow pointing upwards refers to progress, success and, that with quality education and training the possibilities are BLUE: Longevity & Eternity Lasting Relationships, Friendship, Life & HarmonyORANGE: represents creativity, balance, friendliness and is an inviting tuning Knob: A symbol of focusing/tuning in. The BQA is aligned or focused on providing cutting edge 4 XDOL FDWLRQV 6\VWHPIconThe segments in the middle come together to form a Q which represents 4 XDOL FDWLRQV this was inspired by the power button which represents energy, power and the start of something 7, PLOT 66450 PRIVATE BAG BO 340, GABORONE BOTSWANA | TEL: +267 365 7200 FAX: +267 395 2301 e-mail: website: Toll Free Line: 0800 600 934 sms line: (+267) 7289 3313 twitter: @BQA_BWUpdates facebook: %RWVZDQD4 XDOL FDWLRQV$XWKRULW\ Building a Seamless Education and Training System TENDER NOTICET ender No: BQA PR 11/15 BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY (BQA) invites interested companies to tender for the SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN).

5 This tender is open to BOTSWANA registered companies documents can be obtained from BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY Building, Plot 66450, Block 7, FOR A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF with eff ect from 4th May 2015. Bids must be submitted using the one envelope system. One original and four copies of the proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope labelled as follows:TENDER NO. BQA PR 11/15 SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) to BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY . The Bids are to be delivered to the Chief Executive Offi cer, BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY , Plot 66450, Block 7, Second Floor, Boardroom Private Bag BO340, Gaborone, not later than 10am of the 25th May 2015. Bids received after the closing date and time will NOT be accepted. Telephonic, telegraphic, email, telex or facsimile bids will NOT be opening of the proposals would be on the 25th May 2015 at 1010hrs (10:10am) in the Boardroom on second fl oor.

6 Bidders may attend the opening queries or questions should be in writing and should be addressed to:The Acting Chief Executive Offi cer BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY Private Bag the attention of:The Information Technology DivisionEmail: or 365 7200 ext. 275/246 The BOTSWANA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (BQA) is a parastatal organisation under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. It started operating in November 2013 and draws its mandate from the BQA Act of 2013. Its main objectives are to provide for and maintain a National Credit and QUALIFICATIONS Framework (NCQF) and to co-ordinate the education, training and skills development quality assurance BQA invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:VACANCIESDEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERJob Summary:To provide strategic leadership and direction to both core and support departments to ensure delivery of cost effective and quality services to clients.

7 Deputise the Chief Executive Officer and oversee daily operations of BQA. Promote and support cross-functional exchanges and operations among BQA departments and other organisations in the education and training Dutiesa) Support the CEO in effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation s workb) Provide direct leadership and direction to ensure operational efficiency of the core and support functions of the BQAc) Take delegated operational decisions, and empower Heads of Department to take functional decisionsd) Ensure that there are robust processes, systems, control and operating mechanisms in place to promote effective and efficient delivery of high performance operational outcomese) Contribute to the development and review of corporate policies and strategy, and to the translation of strategy and corporate objectives, into corporate plans and budgetsf) Provide the CEO, the Board and the Minister with periodic reports on the operations of the BQAg)

8 Liaise with Human Resource Development Council as and when required to ensure alignment of BQA operations with the goals and targets of the Human Resource Development sector and national plansPosition Requirements:Education: a) At least a Masters from a recognised institution or any other related qualification acceptable to BQA. A PhD would be an added advantage Experience: a) At least 12 years experience, 7 of which should have been in a senior leadership position with significant work exposure and networking experience with industryb) Significant exposure in the education and training sector would be an added advantage. Required Competencies: Knowledge of the Education and Training sector in BOTSWANA . Knowledge of QUALIFICATIONS frameworks. Knowledge of registration, accreditation and quality assurance principles, systems, processes and procedures in the Education and Training sector. Computer literate.

9 Experience with systems and applications in the specific work area. Strong business acumen. Demonstration of visionary leadership. Resource management, budgeting, planning, prioritising, organising and coordinating. Leadership, people management and change management skills. Coaching and mentoring skills. Ability to build and work with multi-disciplinary teams. Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail Ability to showing independent judgement, take decisions and be assertiveBOARD SECRETARY Job Summary:To provide legal advisory services to management and the Board, with an overall responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation and regulations governing BQA. The position serves as a liaison between the AUTHORITY , its Board of Directors and relevant Stakeholders, ensuring that all matters are handled in accordance with the law and corporate governance practices and to provide secretarial services to the Board and its Performance Indicators1.

10 Compliance with statutory obligations and corporate governance practices 2. Quality of assistance, support, advice and guidance to the Board3. Ability to deal effectively with the Board, BQA Management and relevant stakeholders4. Good custodianship of relevant documents for the organisation Position Requirements:Education: a) At least a Masters in Law from a recognised institution or any other related qualification acceptable to BQAb) Must be admitted to practice law in BotswanaExperience: a) A minimum of 8 years experience in board secretarial ) Admitted to practice in Botswanac) Exposure to a similar function in an Educational and Training and/or a related regulatory environment would be an added advantage Required Competencies: Knowledge of Education and Training sector (policy, strategy, legislation, regulations) Excellent knowledge of board secretariat rules, regulations, principles, practices, and techniques Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance Computer literate and experience with systems and applications in the specific work area.