WUC Senior Manager: Corporate Communications

Closing Date

29 December 2025

Vacancy: Senior Manager: Corporate Communications x1

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the above-mentioned position based at Head Office

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance WUC's corporate brand and reputation.

This role is responsible for providing strategic and tactical oversight of WUC's Communications and External Affairs programs.

It leads and directs the development of policies, programs, and procedures for creative services, media and advertising, community outreach, and local government relations, which optimize WUC's favourable image and ensure alignment with business objectives.

The incumbent is a strategic partner and decision maker and provides creativity, problem solving, and crisis management to internal and external customers.

Position Key Responsibilities

• Branding
• Public Relations
• Stakeholder Management
• Corporate Communication
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Financial Management
• SHEQ enablement
• Culture
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Position Outcomes & Measures

• Positive brand image (market survey)
• Consistent internal and external branding
• Brand Awareness
• Strong Employer Brand
• Effective relations with key stakeholders
• Effective internal communication channels
• Positive stakeholder feedback
• Execution on a relevant and engaging Communication Plan

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or Political Science
• Training and or Certification in PR, Branding or Communications
• 5 years experience related technical experience in Communications, Government Relations, advertising, marketing or Public Relations
• Knowledge of the Botswana market and public sector is an added advantage

Technical Competencies

Special conditions attached to the position

Light duty driving license

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 30 working days per annum

5 years Fixed Term Contract

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

75% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Additional Information

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded together with Curriculum Vitae (C.V).

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.