Council Committees
BIUST, established in 2006, was envisaged to be one of the key drivers in bringing about a fundamental transformation of Botswana as a catalyst for economic and social development. BIUST was established mainly to transform the country’s economy from a resource based to a knowledge-based economy.
The Council Audit and Risk Committee (CARC) is a standing committee of the Council. The CARC comprises two (2) Council members, who are not employees of the University, two (2) external members independent of Management and the University and who are not members in the University Council and ex-officio members as prescribed in the University Statutes. The members jointly possess the financial expertise and qualifications necessary to discharge the functions of the committee in line with best practice rules and standards. The purpose of the Committee is to provide oversight on the corporate governance framework incorporating risk management and internal control in order to assist and provide assurance to the University Council on the:
- Integrity of financial reporting systems and financial statements
- Effectiveness of risk management through functional implementation in monitoring risk, compliance to applicable policy and guidelines adopted.
Chairperson: Mr. Thulisizwe Johnson
Members: Professor Otlogetswe Totolo, Professor Elisha Shemang, Mr. Davies Tele, Professor Abraham Ogwu, Mr. Kealeboga Mogaetsho, Mr. Siva Prasad, Mrs. Kefetole M. Mokobi (ex-officio).
Risk Management Statement
The University recognises that a risk management process is intrinsic to the achievement of its operational goals and strategic objectives. Risks are identified, recorded, prioritized and managed through a systematic approach for CARC oversight. To ensure effective risk management, the Directorate of Audit acts as the third-line of defence providing an independent and objective assurance on the University’s corporate governance, internal control, compliance and risk management systems.
The Committee is responsible for advising Council on the financial position of the University, including its accounts, investments and general financial viability. The Committee also ensures, on behalf of Council, that there is compliance to applicable regulatory standards of reporting.
Chairperson: To add new names
Members: To add new names
During the year under review, the Committee provided policy guidance and oversight on all issues relating to tenders, tender adjudication and awards to procure goods and services.
Chairperson: To add new members
Members: To add new members
The Committee is responsible for providing policy guidance and oversight to the University on issues relating to employment and conditions of service.
Chairperson: To add new members
Members: To add new members
The Committee provides policy guidance and oversight on all issues relating to physical infrastructure development. The council infrastructure Committee notes all Capital Projects Reports going to the Council Tender Committee.
Chairperson: To add new members
Members: To add new members
The Committee provides advice to the Council on the Strategic and Operational Plans for the University and ensures their alignment in relation to academic, financial, physical and human resources.
The Committee is responsible for appointments and/or promotions with respect to the positions of (a) Professors and Associate Professors; (b) Deans of Faculties; (c) Directors of the University.
The University Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee is responsible for appointments and promotions for both academic (below Associate Professor) support staff (below the rank of Director).
Chairperson: To add new members
Members: To add new members
