Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, the incumbent will be responsible for executing day to day activities of accounts payable function in order to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Performs timely supplier payments within the set credit agreed payment periods
• Ensures compliance with finance controls and processes by verifying and reconciling invoices in a timely and efficient manner
• Assists with ensuring compliance with tax policies and regulations (VAT, WHT, BOCRA regulatory invoices, and other Taxes) and process accurate payments for applicable taxes to BURS
• Attend to and resolve queries raised by suppliers with regard to payments and accounts
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity
• Planning & organizational skills
• Knowledgeable about Botswana Tax Law on foreign and local suppliers/ supplies
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems
• Knowledge of accounting standards and best practice
• Client Payment Processing
• Supplier Accounting
• Cash Management

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• AAT, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent
• Two (2) years post-graduate experience within an accounting or finance function
• Basic knowledge in accounting
• Full membership of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA)

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17th June 2022 

Contact Person

 Please contact us on:  3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Human Resources Specialist the incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative and general HR support to both internal and external customers to facilitate successful achievement of BoFiNet’s mandate.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provides HR administrative functions.
2. Implements HR policies and processes to ensure an excellent climate for productivity
3. Advises line managers and employees on policies and procedures.
4. Administers the human resource management information systems (ERP).
5. Ensures compliance with all government regulatory requirements in the fields of employment.
6. Ensures meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration
7. Ensures accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in hard and electronic format.
8. Facilitates recruitment and onboarding of new staff in line with BoFiNet standards.
9. Supports the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.

Skills

• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work 
• Attention to detail
• Results focused
• Decisive and assertive
• Planning & organizing skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer literacy

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Building Relationships
• Leading Change
• Influential through communication

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field 
• At least three years post qualification experience in diverse human resource practices 

Expiry Date

 CLOSING DATE:  23rd May 2022

Contact Person

Please contact us on:  3995500

Main Purpose of the Job 

Reporting to Data Centre Facilities Manager the incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance execution process, policy, procedures and standards of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) systems deployed in the Data Centre facility. The incumbent will be trained on the aforementioned by suppliers, contractors and engineers in the operation of the facility since he/she will play no role in supervision of the construction works. 

Key Responsibilities 

Down Blow Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Units 

Technical area air conditioning units 

Comfort cooling systems 

Fresh air, ventilation and extraction systems 

Humidification control 

Smoke extract systems 

Building Monitoring systems 

Day to day operation of all HVAC systems 

Develop the Service Level Agreements for the maintenance companies 

Ensuring the correct maintenance procedures are followed: 

Ensure all systems are correctly maintained 

Perform regular system checks 

Maintaining service records and operational documentation 

Monitoring the data centre and technical spaces to ensure the correct HVAC conditioning are maintained 

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following;

Good communication skills – written and verbal 

Integrity 

Technical expertise 

Attention to detail 

Probe and question all aspects of the installation and the process developed 

Manage suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships 

Results orientated 

Client focused 

Academic Qualification and Experience 

The candidate should have attained the following;

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 

In addition, have a Cooling & Air Conditioning Qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) 

Minimum of Five (5) years’ work experience in related environment. 

At least two (2) years HVAC experience must have been within Telecommunications/ICT industry. 

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  07/04/2022

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the candidate will be required to monitor all aspects of a product lifecycle, including managing long and short term development and innovation of BoFiNet’s products and processes from conceptualization, design, development, introduction into the market until the point of sale to ensure the development of demand-driven products that will adhere to BoFiNet’s mandate and business strategy. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Develops, implements, and manages product development roadmap strategies in alignment with BoFiNet’s mandate and strategic goals.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures to facilitate implementation of BoFiNet’s product development strategy.
• Develops, implements, and manages BoFiNet’s portfolio of products and services.
• Oversees implementation of service level agreement frameworks.
• Commissions market research to identify customers’ demands.
• Performs market trends and industry analysis on products locally and globally.

   Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:

• Understanding of market research and analysis techniques
• Product life cycle management
• Product development principles
• Business case development
• Business acumen and Business reporting
• Financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Customer focus
• Negotiations/persuasion skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strategic planning and execution
• Attention to detail
• Result oriented
• Self-driven

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Degree in Economics, Business Management and/or Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of Five (5) years post qualification work experience in a research and product development function preferably within a commercially oriented environment.

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  15th March 2022 

Contact Person

 Please contact us on:  3995500

Reporting to the Board Secretary & Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will be expected to perform primarily the following duties:

LEGAL 

• Contract Management
• Stakeholder management
• General Legal counsel
• Legal risk management
• Research and Legal opinions
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COMPLIANCE

• Company Compliance universe Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Governance Management

COMPETENCIES 

• Corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• Ethics and integrity
• Sound judgment
• Situations and information analysis

QUALIFICATION

LLB from a recognized University

Admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana

EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have three (3)- Five (5) years’ work experience

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw;                                

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email. 

 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

01 March 2022

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Inventory Controller the incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Inventory team by maintaining accurate stock information, planning and coordinating material deliveries and issues, ensuring timely and cost-effective replenishment of material, organizing quarterly and annual cycle counts of inventory materials, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers and generation of reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experiential knowledge and understanding of supply chain management processes and systems
• Operational understanding of stock management or warehousing policies, process and layout
• Distribution and Logistics
• Possess a working knowledge of the inventory management strategy, processes and systems
• Understand the key issues in designing and adopting inventory management systems

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Customer focus
• Technical Expertise
• Influencing Through communication
• Quality
• Equipment management
• Security management
• Asset/Stock Disposal management
• Logistics management( Stock, Warehouse management)

Academic Qualification and Experience:

The candidate should have attained the following;

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or related field.
• Membership of a professional body would be an added advantage(e.g. CIPS)
• Minimum of Two (2) years post-graduate experience within an Inventory and Materials Management function.

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  4th February 2022 

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Experienced IT Security Analyst with working experience in Secure Network design and development also to protect an organization's computing infrastructure from all forms of security breaches and to raise awareness around Information Security. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and working with the different stakeholders to close issues, ensuring that our network and data remain secure. 

To be successful as an Information Security Analyst you should have expert analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices to prevent a wide range of security threats. The incumbent should have a good understanding and experience working with Security systems and applications, Data Privacy laws and best practices. Top candidates will also be excellent communicators, able to train and educate our staff in various information security topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Management and Response.
• Security Monitoring
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Security Systems Configuration and Support/Operation 
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Access Control
• Monitoring and troubleshooting

  Technical Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate Security issues to a non-technical audience
• Firm understanding of Botswana’s Data Protection Act of 2018
• Good understanding of Security frameworks, controls and standards (NIST, CIS Controls and ISO 27001)
• Incident Response Knowledge

Behavioral Competencies

• Results and Customer Focused
• Goals oriented
• Innovation
• Service Orientation

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline 
• Professional Certifications in Security will be an added advantage
• Working Experience in a similar Security role
• Knowledge of Telco Environment and IP Networking Basics

Expiry Date

14 December 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources the incumbent should be able to provide an effective Enterprise Content Management, knowledge, and information management service to BoFiNet, ensuring proper preservation and access to both structured and unstructured records, information, reliable corporate memory pool, for appropriate support to decision-making and service delivery to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans the development of records management and makes sure that the protecting, filing, and retrieving of records happens in a standardized manner.
• Stores, arranges, indexes, and classifies records.
• Holds regular workshops with the department supervisors to ensure compliance with the organization’s practices, procedures, and policies.
• Advises senior management regarding ways of managing data and information better.
• Participates in analysis and evaluation of organisation records in such mediums as printed documents, correspondence, reports, vouchers, maps, sound recordings, still or motion pictures, magnetic media, and electronic records.
• Participates in conducting records management compliance reviews and team assistance visits, and in initiating and overseeing records scheduling projects in the organisation.
• Participates in organizing and monitoring section project activities to ensure they meet the timeframes, milestones, and quality specifications established in project plans, and participates in conducting quality control and assurance.
• Works with IT Department on clean desk initiatives.
• Applies policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to records and information access, security and storage, declassification, disclosure, and dissemination of records and information.
• Applies a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques necessary for assessment and improvement of records program effectiveness

Behavioral Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Managing People
• Change Leadership
• Impact and Influence
• Innovation
• Service Orientation
• Developing Others
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Technical Competencies 

• Enterprise Content Management
• Knowledge and Information Management Systems
• Appropriate archiving of records/information
• Effective use of space for documents, records, and information storage
  
   

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management/Science, or Archives and Records Management or any related area.
• Minimum of five years of experience and/or demonstrated competence in information and records management.

APPLICATIONS:

BoFiNet offers highly competitive packages commensurate with the level of responsibility.  Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications.

The HR Manager

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

 (ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO)

Expiry Date

14th December 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on:  3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Commercial Executive, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing, communications, and public relations strategies to promote BoFiNet’s brand, products, and services in order to enhance visibility and understanding of BoFiNet’s s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Communications
• Networking and Partnering
• Reputational Risk Communication
• Communication Campaigns
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Media Relations
• Event Management
• Public Speaking

Technical Competencies:

• Media Outreach
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking
• Brand Management
• Content Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Influencing through communication
• Customer Focus
• Strategy Translation
• Managing Complexity
• Business Acumen
• Leading Change
• Managing People
• Change Leadership
• Impact and Influence
• Innovation
• Service Orientation

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or related Field
2. Minimum of Eight (8) years experience in PR/Communications/Marketing, of which three (3) should have been at management level.

APPLICATIONS:

BoFiNet offers highly competitive packages commensurate with the level of responsibility.  Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications.

The HR Manager

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Expiry Date

14th December 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Risk Management Specialist, the incumbent will facilitate and support risk management initiatives.  The incumbent will, promote a risk culture ensuring that the process of identifying, measuring, controlling and reporting of operational risks is in line with the risk management framework and policy. They will plan and coordinate business continuity recovery strategies that comply with applicable regulations and organizational priorities. Over and above these, they will continuously support implementation of organizational change management initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and facilitate the risk management process by identifying, assessing, controlling/mitigating and monitoring operational and fraud risks at organization and industry level.
• Build a risk-aware culture through communicating the risk management process. 
• Assist in ensuring compliance to the annual Enterprise Risk Management Plan 
• Coordinate Business Continuity Management(BCM) activities in the organization to ensure that the operations of the organization run smoothly, even in the event of a disaster or occurrence of disruptive events. 
• Ensure that the BCM programme is continuously reviewed, maintained and kept up to date, in line with the organizational changes that impact on the policy.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Threat Evaluations when there are organizational changes affecting key operations, organizational structure and business processes.
• Review, test and update Business Continuity Plans.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL ABILITIES

• Planning and Execution
• Strong Communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding the Risk Management
• Knowledge and understanding of operational and fraud risk, business continuity, project management, and change management

COMPETENCIES AND VALUES

• Customer Focus
• Responsiveness
• Team Work
• Results Focus

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and/or Management or related fields.
• Any other Risk Management related qualification would be advantageous. 

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience in operational risk management and business continuity management.

Expiry Date

Closing Date: 12th November 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Commercial Executive, the incumbent will be responsible to manage and coordinate the formulation of research and product development strategies, identifying new markets and partnership opportunities, and determining the optimal pricing to balance profit and customer/client satisfaction in order to develop revenue-generating products and services that will effectively lead sustainable growth.  

Job Responsibilities

1. New Business or opportunity development 
2. Business Case development
3. Product development and portfolio management
4. Strategic partner and relationship management
5. Market research and Pricing
6. Client retention
7. Business reporting

Skills

• Problem analysis and judgment
• Market research
• Product knowledge
• Ability to analyse complex reports
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Business acumen
• Organized and structured in daily duties
• Building talent
• Team player and ability to establish strong relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate business partnering

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Corporate governance
• Building Relationships
• Leading Change
• Influencing through communication 
• Networking and partnering
• Results Focus
• Innovation

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Management and/or Administration, or related fields. 
• Minimum Eight (8) Years Post Qualification experience within a commercially oriented environment
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of business development, pricing and product management principles. 

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  18th November 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on:  3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the IT Manager incumbent will be responsible to protect BoFiNet's computing infrastructure from all forms of security breaches and raising awareness around Information Security.  He/She will identify vulnerabilities and work with the different stakeholders to close issues, ensuring that our network and data remain secure. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Security Policy Design, update, and Enforcement: Updating BOFINET Security Policies to conform to current standards and assisting the organization in enforcing and implementing the policies.
2. Incident Management and Response: In-depth Knowledge of incident management and incident response and procedures. Proactive response to security events and incidents from sources such as SIEM, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Antivirus. Responsible for undertaking post-incident analysis and collaborate with other computer emergency response teams.
3. Security Assessments: In-depth Understanding of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing protocols/processes across the enterprise network.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders in dealing with security issues. Collaboration with other Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT’s) in Botswana and outside the country. 
5. Security Systems Configuration and Support/Operation: In-depth knowledge of configuring and operating security tools such as IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, Antivirus Software, URL Filtering Operating Systems and Advanced Malware Protection. 
6. Data Analytics and Reporting: Development of reports to feed into other management reports.
7. Access Control: Define access privileges and policies across the enterprise.
8. Security Monitoring and troubleshooting: Monitoring BoFiNets Network for all Security Incidents, Remediate and escalating any issues in a timely manner.
9. Data Loss Prevention: Implement controls across systems and networks to mitigate and minimize data loss using appropriate data encryption/decryption tools.
10. Patch Management: Ensure that all systems and security devices are patched with the latest security patches.
11. Malware and Virus Management: Define, implement and manage security controls for antivirus and malware.

  Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to articulate Security issues to a non-technical audience
• Firm understanding of Botswana’s Data Protection Act of 2018
• Good understanding of Security frameworks, controls, and standards (NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001)
• Incident Response Knowledge
• Project Management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Results-Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Service Excellence

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline 
• Professional Certifications in Security will be an added advantage
• Minimum three (3) Years Post Qualification experience in a similar Security role. 
• In-depth Knowledge of IP Networking 

Expiry Date

 20th October 2021 

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Sales, the incumbent will be responsible to grow revenue in line with set targets through proposal response, including solution design and written response to technical requirements, converting customer requirements into opportunities through crafting customized solutions. Overseeing solution implementation, presentation of complex solutions to customers. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Sales planning and reporting
2. Account management
3. New business acquisition
4. Customer retention
5. Client Servicing
6. Customer retention 
7. Client demonstration
8. Sales Forecasting
9. Selling products and services
10. Sales contract management

Skills

• Understanding of telecommunication industry products and services
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Networking and partnering
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work 
• Attention to detail
• Results-focused
• Decisive and assertive
• Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Building Relationships
• Leading Change
• Influential through communication

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Telecommunication Engineering or related fields
• Five (5) Years Post Qualification experience in a technical sales environment 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO 

Expiry Date

20th October 2021 

Contact Person

 Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the incumbent will be responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate organization budgets, monthly management reports with detailed variance analysis. To manage and maintain the fixed asset register and the project's accounts. He/She will also partner with the different business units in order to offer finance inputs into various business cases as well as tracking of different revenue lines.

Job Responsibilities

1. Preparation of monthly management reports tracking financial performance.
2. Analysis of actual results compared to the budget and forecasts for each cost center to aid business planning.
3. Developing and managing financial systems & policies, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
4. Business and product case tracking and analysis in partnership with owner departments.
5. Play a lead role in compiling the annual budgets for the different cost centers with senior management and subsequent tracking of both operating and capital budgets.
6. Analyzing trends and financial performance across business units compared to industry and across the various products. (Revenue vs Costs).
7. Project accounting (valuations and tracking financial milestones) & contract payment plan negotiations.
8. Fixed asset register management and utilization of asset computations
9. Develop business strategies to generate value. 
10. Month-end / Year End accounting including reconciliations and journals
11. Supervising and training junior staff, ability to provide learning and development opportunities to junior staff.
12. Taking part in systems and process improvement initiatives.
13. Participate in and lead both internal and external audits.  

Skills

• Experience with forecasting and budgeting
• Knowledge of accounting principles and relevant standards
• Ability to analyses complex reports
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to non-finance staff
• Organized and structured in daily duties
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player and ability to establish strong relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate business partnering
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
• Planning and Execution- The employee should be able to plan and execute tasks to a successful conclusion.

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Corporate governance
• Building Relationships
• Leading Change
• Responsiveness
• Teamwork
• Results Focus

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 
• Professional Accounting qualification CIMA, ACCA, BICA (Fully Qualified)
• Five (5) Years Post Qualification experience in a similar role within a finance/accounting function
• Experience as a Management Accountant in a telecommunications environment will be an added advantage.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO 

Expiry Date

20th October 2021 

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative and general HR support to both internal and external customers to facilitate the successful achievement of BoFiNet’s mandate.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provides HR administrative functions.

2. Implements HR policies and processes to ensure an excellent climate for productivity

3. Advises line managers and employees on policies and procedures.

4. Administers the human resource management information systems (ERP).

5. Ensures compliance with all government regulatory requirements in the fields of employment.

6. Ensures meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration

7. Ensures accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in hard and

electronic format.

8. Facilitates recruitment and onboarding of new staff in line with BoFiNet standards.

9. Supports the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.

Skills

• Effective communication (written and verbal)

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work

• Attention to detail

• Results-focused

• Decisive and assertive

• Planning & organizing skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Computer literacy

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Building Relationships

• Leading Change

• Influential through communication

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

• At least three years post qualification experience in diverse human resource practices

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application

letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their

academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw;

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE: 16th September 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Accountable to the Implementation Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of customer services and taking part in customer project implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnoses coverage and throughput problems and determines solutions

• Analyzes client requirements anticipates growth in all types of traffic, new technology integration, and carries out site surveys

• Performs analysis of network efficiency (e.g channel, trunks, etc) and routes traffic, troubleshoots system failures, and ensures appropriate corrective actions are taken

• Identifies dataflow, analyzes site layout, selects hardware, and adheres to standards and protocols

• Ensures workspace is properly resourced and stocked to deliver tasks and output

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Service Provisioning

• Network Technical Design

• Network Operations

• Network/ Infrastructure Control

• Technical document management

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• No experience required.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE: 07TH September 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job

Accountable to the Senior Engineer – Field Services, the incumbent will be part of the team that operates and maintains BoFiNet’s high capacity fibre links and ensures maximum availability at all times.   Ensures that maintenance and management of all faults are done efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates effective maintenance of faults
• Installs and maintains fibre optic cables and ensures that they are available at all times
• Ensures that all faults are responded to efficiently and effectively
• Ensures that all preventative and reactive maintenance is carried out in a timely manner
• Ensures that high-capacity fibre links are maintained and operated efficiently and effectively
• Ensures optimum availability of the network at all times.
• Responds to failures within stipulated BoFiNet response times
• Ensures that all customer complaints are handled efficiently and effectively in line with Bofinet standards

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Strong implementation skills
• Knowledge of the telecommunications connectivity environment
• Knowledge of fibre splicing and installation techniques
• Knowledge of transmission systems and technologies
• Effective communication skills
• Customer-focused
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of Telecommunication, Electronics and Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of four (4) years work experience in an operational management field, two (2) of which should have been in the transmission fibre networks field.

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  14TH September 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Implementation Manager, the incumbent will be required to coordinate the planning and design of BoFiNet’s networks and network solutions that meet business objectives and customer expectations. The candidate will be expected to work closely with Commercial Division teams and Service Delivery teams to translate client technical service requirements and ensure alignment with BoFiNet capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Technical Design

• Network Planning and Optimisation

• Technology road mapping

• Project Feasibility Analysis

• Business Reporting

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge in ICT

• Networking skills

• Negotiation skills

• Effective communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Proactive and customer orientation

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related disciplines

• No experience required

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE: 24TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The incumbent will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and working with the IT department to resolve them, ensuring security of network and data. The incumbent will design and enforce policies and procedures that protect BoFiNet's computing infrastructure from all forms of security breaches and raise awareness around Information Security. 

Key Responsibilities

• Updates BOFINET Security Policies to conform to current standards and assisting the organization in enforcing and implementing the policies
• Runs a robust Security Awareness program for the organization
• Ensures incident management and incident response and procedures
• Ensures proactive responses to security events and incidents from sources such as SIEM, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Antivirus
• Undertakes post incident analyses and collaborates with other computer emergency response teams
• Conducts Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing across the enterprise network
• Liaises with both internal and external stakeholders in dealing with security issues. 
• Collaborates with other Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT’s) in Botswana and outside the country 
• Configures and operates security tools such as IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, Antivirus Software, URL Filtering Operating Systems and Advanced Malware Protection
• Prepares basic reports to feed into other management reports
• Defines access privileges and policies across the enterprise
• Monitore BoFiNets Network for all Security Incidents and escalates issues in a timely manner.

  Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate Security issues to a non-technical audience
• Firm understanding of Botswana’s Data Protection Act of 2018
• Good understanding of Security frameworks, controls and standards (NIST, CIS Controls and ISO 27001)
• Incident Response Knowledge
• Results and Customer Focused
• Goals oriented
• Expert analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices to prevent a wide range of security threats. 

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline 
• Professional Certifications in Security will be an added advantage
• Working Experience in a similar Security role
• Knowledge of Telco Environment and IP Networking Basics

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  31st August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Information Technology Manager, the incumbent will be required to coordinate and administer all the billing, and invoicing activities of BoFiNet as well as liaise on a day-to-day basis with both internal and external customers in order to ensure an efficient billing system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages overall billing and invoicing processes
• Ensures accurate and timely generation of customer invoices
• Conducts reconciliations of services and revenue across OSS, BSS, ERP systems and Network
• Develops and oversees the implementation of the Billing Strategy
• Ensures the implementation and operationalization of the billing system
• Liaises with customers to build relationships and resolve customer queries
• Liaises with third party System vendors (System deployments, Requirements, Change Requests)
• Manages and reduces revenue leakages
• Conducts Business/Financial Reporting in line with set OLA and SLA

  Competencies:

• Strategy Translation
• Managing Complexity
• Customer Focus 
• Integrity
• Leading Teams & Team player
• Building Talent
• Networking and Partnering
• Project Management
• Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Innovation

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or related disciplines, 
• Five (5) years post qualification experience in a Telco Billing environment. 
• Strong proven track record of working with complex Telco-grade Billing systems
• Project management qualifications will be an added advantage (professional qualification such as PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner)

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  31st August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Project Management Executive, the incumbent will be required to ensure the successful implementation and completion of BoFiNet projects in order to ensure overall achievement of the Project mandate. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages execution and on-time delivery by setting priorities and milestones, translating them into plans and schedules
• Monitors projects demands and ensures they match resources to achieve maximum utilisation 
• Benchmarks quality and productivity against best practices
• Establishes risk register in terms of possible risks and their anticipated probabilities
• Creates and executes project work plans and applies BoFiNet project management methodologies to enforce project standards, ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
• Communicates in the context of presentations and meetings using advanced media in a convincing manner
• Compiles and analyzes project reports, transfers project management skills and participates in contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge in ICT 
• Proven project management skills 
• Communication skills 
• Negotiation/persuasion skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong contract management skills 
• Integrity

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computing/Engineering/Project Management or related field and a professional qualification such as PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, three (3) of which should be within the project management field.
• Extensive/expert knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, risk management, quality management and area of expertise

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  31st August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Network Field Engineer, the candidate will be required to provide and maintain stable power supplies with limited interruptions.  The candidate will receive trouble tickets for faults, and diagnose and repair faults. The candidates should also confirm system and products capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods.  They should be able to do installation of power infrastructure and to manage installation and acceptance testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out proactive maintenance on the network periodically 
• Carries out reactive maintenance on the network when required
• Provides stable power supply and uninterrupted power where needed
• Participates in backup systems installation and commissioning exercises i.e, battery, generator & UP projects
• Participates in solar systems installations and commissioning exercises
• Receives trouble tickets for faults, to diagnose faults, and to repair faults
• Carries out power systems network inventory and critical spares inventory
• Manages the vendors’ services
• Collects field data on network power equipment for the availability of information for planning purposes
• Maintains safe work environment by following standards and all safety regulations

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Ability to use test equipment or meters
• Have excellent knowledge of using field engineering tools and equipment
• Ability to interpret technical documents or manuals
• Customer-focused
• Attention to detail
• Valid Class B driver’s license 

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A minimum of Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of three (3) year’s work experience, two (2) of which should have been in a telecommunications operational field.

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  31st August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent will be required to ensure the overall delivery of the Government Data Network (GDN) Project to specifications, on time, on budget, and to customer’s expectations and satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors
• Manages the day-to-day delivery by Solution Partner technical teams onsite 
• Advises the BoFiNet project team on technical matters           
• Reviews technical submissions made by Solution Partner Reviewing technical risks and coming up with mitigation plans for the project
• Creates and executes project work plans and applies BoFiNet project management methodologies to enforce project standards, ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
• Liaises with other relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of the project
• Compiles and analyzes project reports, and ensures the transfer of project management skills.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge in ICT 
• Proven project management skills 
• Communication skills 
• Negotiation/persuasion skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong contract management skills 
• Integrity
•  

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computing/Engineering/Project Management or related field and a professional qualification such as PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, three (3) of which should be within the project management field
• Extensive/expert knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, risk management, quality management in the area of expertise

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  31st August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Accountable to the Head of Human Resources, the incumbent will provide Employee Relations advisory services and ensure adherence to employee relations policies and procedures, which include conducting investigations, conflict resolution, industrial/labor relations, and monitoring compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance regarding employee relations practices to employees and ensure that sound practices are implemented by Line Management.
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Advice all parties in the handling of disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure the achievement of business objectives.
• Participate in the formulation of company Employee Relations policies and procedure
• Facilitate investigations concerning employee/management inquiries and employee suggestions and/or complaints.
• Confer with employees and provide guidance and/or consultation making sure they are using the tools and resources available.
• Work with legal resources and consultants to ensure employee relations activities adhere to company policy and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input into HR records and systems and prepares and analyses standard reports. 
• Provide an industrial relations training and development service by training staff on all procedural and substantive aspects of employee relations. 

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Conflict Management
• Communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of Botswana Labour laws
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Results-oriented
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Collaboration

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience handling conflict resolution or employee relations investigations

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Service Delivery Planning Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for planning activities on the delivery of customer services and taking part in customer project implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Service Planning
• Network Technical Design
• Feasibility Study
• Network/ Infrastructure Control
• Technical document management

   Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Transport Network
• Access Network Technologies
• Material Estimation and Costing
• Ethernet and GPON
• GIS 
• Test Case Development
• Influencing Through Communication
• Building Relationships

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years post qualification experience within an ICT/Telecommunications environment.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Project Management Executive, the incumbent will be required to ensure the manage the successful implementation and completion of BoFiNet projects in order to ensure overall achievement of the project mandate. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage execution and on-time delivery by setting priorities and milestones, translating into plans and schedules
• Monitoring demands of projects and ensure they match resources to achieve maximum utilization
• Benchmark quality and productivity against best practices
• Establish risk register in terms of possible risks and their anticipated probabilities
• Create and execute project work plans and apply BoFiNet project management methodology to enforce project standards Ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
• Communicate in the context of presentations and meetings using advanced media in a convincing manner
• Compile and analyze project reports, transfer project management skills and participate in contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge in ICT
• Proven project management skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiations/persuasion skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong contract management skills
• Integrity

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computing/Engineering/Project Management or related field and a professional qualification such as PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, three (3) of which should be within the project management field.
• Extensive/expert knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, risk management, quality management and area of expertise

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing all activities relating to BoFiNet’s Project Management and Supervision of the delivery of the Project as per the agreed scope of work, timelines and cost. He/she oversees ongoing fibre optic & civil work activities delivered by subcontracted service providers assuring adherence to agreed scope of work and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day to day delivery by technical teams onsite 
• Advising the BoFiNet project team on technical matters          
• Reviewing technical submissions made by Contractors
• Reviewing technical risks and coming up with mitigation plans for the project
• Working with the BoFiNet Project Manager to make sure that reporting is made and presented on time and are accurate.
•  Ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
• Liaising with other relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of the project
• Compiling weekly project performance reports.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge in ICT 
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proactive and customer orientation
• Project management skills
• Planning and organizational skills

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Degree in Computing/Engineering/Project Management or related field 
• PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner would be an added advantage                
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, 
• Operational knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, risk management, quality management and area of expertise

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on  3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Project Management Executive, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership and oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the internal and external Project Managers and contract resources assigned to projects in the program
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Monitor all budgeted program expenditures
• Lead and facilitate steering committee(s), sponsor and stakeholder meetings to ensure program success.
• Monitor overall exposure and risk for program. 
• Ensure all risks and issues are being actively addressed. 
• Ensure that projects follow the defined project management methodology. 

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Project and program management skills
• People management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computing/Engineering/Project Management or related field and a professional qualification such as PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner 
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the ICT/Telecommunications field or in a related area, 3 of which were at management level. 
• A strong track record of successfully delivering large, complex programs/projects

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  17TH August 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job: 

 Reporting to Network Management Engineer, the incumbent will conduct network surveillance, diagnose network problems and solve or escalate problems in order to deliver high availability and ensure that the network runs effectively and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities 

  Network management (WAN/LAN); 

Problem analysis and judgment; 

Transport Systems; 

Customer Focus; 

Service performance management; 

Services-Internet 

Service WiFi/WiFi Networking 

Technical expertise 

  Competencies: 

 The candidate should have;  

Communication skills  

Leading Change 

Execution and Delivery 

Innovation 

Attention to detail 

Result oriented 

Customer Focus 

Integrity  

Technical Expertise 

Building relationships 

Data Analysis 

Academic Qualification and Experience 

The candidate should have attained the following: 

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Communications Technology (ICT) or related field.  

Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a Telecommunications environment. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to: 

The HR Manager 

BoFiNet 

Private Bag 00236 

Gaborone 

Botswana 

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw 

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email  

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO 

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  29th July 2021 

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500 

Main Purpose of the Job: 

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the incumbent will provide and maintain stable power and uninterrupted power as well as ensure that power supply is managed efficiently and effectively. 

Key Responsibilities 

Installation and Maintenance of Power backup 

Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power Systems 

Installation and Maintenance of Power Distribution systems 

Service Performance Management 

Troubleshoot & Rectification of Power faults 

Maintenance of Telecommunication Equipment room power 

Interpret and implement Network Operations strategy 

Infrastructure/ Site Condition Monitoring 

Competencies: 

Customer Focus 

Technical Expertise 

Execution and Delivery 

Building relationships 

Influencing through communication 

Disaster Recovery and Backup Management  

Academic Qualification and Experience 

The candidate should have attained the following: 

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Communications Technology (ICT) or related field. 

Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a Power environment. A Telecommunications environment will be an added advantage. 

A valid driver’s license - class B 

APPLICATIONS: 

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to: 

The HR Manager 

BoFiNet 

Private Bag 00236 

Gaborone 

Botswana 

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw 

 NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email  

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO 

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE:  29th July 2021 

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500 

Main Purpose of the Job:

To plan, organize, and coordinate the complete Facilities Management (FM) environment which includes maintenance and upkeep of the facilities; as well as ensuring optimal use of the company’s physical infrastructure, premises in order to facilitate effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees management and maintenance of operational assets (building and fleet)
• Accountable for the control and management of the FM functions as per agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) with outsourced third party
• Introduction of best practices and ensures that controls and standards are adhered to.
• Develops and implements operational and risk management procedures, policies and standards
• Develops annual departmental plans and facilitation thereof.
• Monitors and coordinates effective maintenance of infrastructure to ensure that their value is optimized.
• Implementation of life-cycle asset management strategies from asset acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposal for BOFINET assets (fleet and property) and equipment
• Promotes the effective use of all facilities, infrastructure and equipment to support the core of the business.
• Manages the project planning process and ensures the accurate maintenance of facilities for inclusion in annual, medium and long-term budgets.
• Negotiates contracts and service level agreements for vendors
• Facilitates the process of access control and securing all infrastructure, equipment and BoFiNet’s assets
• Ensures compliance with all government regulatory requirements in the building environment.

  Competencies:

  The candidate should possess the following competencies; 

• Attention to detail
• Result oriented
• Customer Focus
• Integrity 
•   Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate other professionals
•   Ability to interpret strategic plans
•   Negotiation skills
•   Effective communication skills
•   Good project management skills
•  Ability to evaluate problems and implement decisions in a timely manner

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Estate Management or related field.       
• A minimum of eight years’ work experience of managing facilities in a commercially oriented environment, 3 of which should have been at management level.

Expiry Date

16th July 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Accountable to the Head of Finance, the incumbent will ensure that revenue leakages are curbed, and track initiatives to close the leakage areas. The incumbent will guarantee new tools are delivered to aid the team's continuing success and to ensure compliance to industry standards, with the aim to provide high quality, automated controls overall business revenues and costs of sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies communicates and recommends corrective action to any revenue leakage areas.

• Ensures the appropriate chargeable records are generated, metered correctly, and appear correctly on end-customer billing.

• Acts as a Revenue Assurance Subject Matter Expert on projects/initiatives that could impact the end-to-end billing architecture and existing Revenue Assurance controls.

• Performs regular reconciliation and analysis of revenue streams.

• Documents revenue flows across critical functions and monitors the same.

• Ensures new tools in the revenue assurance unit are in line with expectations.

• Develops an understanding of internal and external customer needs and ensures all activities and excellent delivery of customer satisfaction.

• Speaks to the business across Sales, Marketing, IT/Technology, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams on the revenue assurance functions.

• Measures and tracks leakages and outcomes against standards, while planning and taking corrective action where required.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Knowledge and experience of all facets of revenue assurance covering key principles related to controls for network components, IT systems, business processes, reconciliations, financial performance, and reporting.

• An ability to liaise with the business on issues of business performance related to revenue assurance.

• An inquisitive and analytical mind.

• Experience in revenue assurance and troubleshooting.

• A sound understanding of the technical infrastructure within a telecoms company, including network components, billing, mediation, CRM, and provisioning.

• Experience working under pressure to tight deadlines.

• Good knowledge of tools to process and reconcile data, such as Excel pivot tables

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field AND part membership of a recognized professional body

• At least five (5) years experience in credit control and settlements management or related field.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

23rd June 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:
Accountable to the Employee Wellness Specialist, the incumbents will ensure proper and swift compliance and adherence to Covid-19 protocols at the BoFiNet premises. The vacancies exist at the following BoFiNet offices; Gaborone Head Office (2), Tlokweng Warehouse (1), Francistown Office (1), and Francistown Warehouse (1).

Key Responsibilities
• Register all employees and contractors that enter the BoFiNet premises.
• Take and record temperature for anyone entering the premises.
• Conduct Covid-19 related exposure assessments on anyone entering the premises. The assessment will include a Covid-19 symptoms check and travel history.
• Work with the SHE Department and Facilities to ensure that all Covid-19 protocols are maintained in the premises. These include, but are not limited to;
o Ensuring the availability of PPE at their offices at all times.
o Ensuring regular hygiene is maintained at all times in the offices.
o Maintaining records from all temperature screening for reference when needed.
o Any other COVID-19 protocol-related duties as necessitated by circumstances.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:
• Good communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Attention to detail

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Health Care Management or any related field.
• No experience required, exposure to temperature screening will be an added advantage

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and with at least two (2) referees to:

Head of Human Resources
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana
And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
NB: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

18th June 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Technical Executive the incumbent’s main purpose will be to lead and direct the strategic planning of BoFiNet Information Systems and the Infrastructure Development of the national and international telecommunications networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the overall  Technical strategy development and execution.
• Defines required project scope of work according to terms of reference & contract and develop project execution plans.
• Develops and implements technical and operational strategies relating to network build. 
• Develops business and operating plans.
• Manages capital expenditure. 
• Coordinates and monitors opportunities for the improvement of operational activities.
• Manages and reviews systems, designs, and project costs in accordance with best practices.
• Oversees all technical  Service Level Agreements (SLA) with internal and external service providers to ensure value for money. 
• Prepares divisional reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving network utilisation
• Manages network retirement and replacements, & upgrades in line with business requirements.

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Leadership skills.
• People management.
• Contract management.
• Strategy translation & execution.
• Project Appraisal.
• Project Management.
• Service Excellence.
• Results orientation.
• Financial acumen.

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information, Telecommunications, and Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related 
• At least five (8) years post qualification experience within an ICT environment of which three (3) should have been at managerial positions.

Expiry Date

08th June 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Accountable to the Technical Executive the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in infrastructure operations and maintenance of national and international telecommunications networks and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the demands on a process or operation and matches resources to ensure business continuity and ensures optimal utilisation of resources by taking into account constraints, peaks, and troughs.
• Ensures operations and field services work areas are well defined and executed.
• Develops and standardizes policies, systems, and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Coordinates and monitors plan to identify opportunities for improvement of operational systems in order to ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Updates and ensures availability of network services for connectivity and bandwidth
• Oversees the maintenance of the network to ensure availability and connectivity on a national and international level.
• Oversees the management of contractors (manages service level agreements (SLA’s) and ensures that services delivered are efficiently carried out.
• Oversees the development and implementation of Quality Standards and Risk Management processes and procedures.
• Develops and ensures that Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and procedures comply with international best practices.
• Oversees management of maintenance and operations assets.
• Oversees the management of the maintenance program in accordance with best practices.
• Manages operational expenditure.
• Oversees the management of periodic inspections of the equipment and facilities to determine compliance in accordance with best practice.
• Prepares divisional reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and resolving maintenance-related problems of a strategic nature.

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Expert knowledge and understanding of Telecommunications technologies and infrastructure, network engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mentorship skills.
• Logical thinker
• Problem solver.
• Disciplined.
• Organised.
• Leadership and managerial skills

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information, Telecommunications, and Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years post qualification experience within an ICT environment of which three (3) should have been at a managerial position. 

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

08th June 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job: 

The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance execution process, policy, procedures, and standards of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning) systems deployed in the Data Centre facility. During the construction of the facility, the incumbent will observe the installations and become familiar with the products, the installation, and commissioning. 

 Key Responsibilities

• Down Blow Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Units
• Technical area air conditioning units
• Comfort cooling systems
• Fresh air, ventilation, and extraction systems
• Humidification control
• Smoke extract systems
• Building Monitoring systems
• Day to day operation of all HVAC systems
• Develop the Service Level Agreements for the maintenance companies
• Ensuring the correct maintenance procedures are followed:
• Ensure all systems are correctly maintained
• Perform regular system checks
• Maintaining service records and operational documentation
• Monitoring the data center and technical spaces to ensure the correct HVAC conditioning are maintained
• Manage suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships
• Probe and question all aspects of the installation and the process developed

Skills and Competencies: 

The candidate should exhibit the following: 

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Integrity
• Technical expertise
• Attention to detail
• Results orientated
• Client-focused

 Academic Qualification and Experience 

The candidate should have attained the following: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Cooling Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ work experience in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) environments for technical equipment spaces. At least two (2) years of HVAC experience must have been within a telecommunications environment.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@BoFiNet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and leadership of the Data Centre facilities. Responsibilities include the maintenance, repair, installation and operation of the facility as it pertains to electrical systems, mechanical systems, capacity planning, project management, customer buildouts, and all other aspects of data centre facility operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor any construction activity and installations, in coordination with internal and external consultants, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to design objectives and enable operational standards. Witness testing of all facilities equipment during commissioning, operational and functional testing and validate sequence of operations. Be responsible for the receipt and safekeeping of all as-built and operational documentation.
• Manage the provisioning of data centre services including power and cooling, telco cross-connects, and raised floor services.
• Manage all client equipment deliveries and coordinate client colocations, including deployments, power circuit installations and connectivity requirements.
• Supervise the local engineering team to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to guarantee the execution of the Data Centre’s maintenance programme.
• Develop, implement and audit local standard operating procedures, sequence of operations and maintenance standards to comply with the Data Centre’s standards and Uptime Institute best practices.
• Supervise local change management processes including the review and approval of all Method Statements for maintenance and emergency repairs in coordination with onsite personnel, contractors and clients.
• Manage all maintenance and repair contracts to ensure compliance with maintenance standards and operational requirements meet SLA’s. Confirm all vendors are qualified and adhere to the Data Centre’s performance standards and scopes of work.
• Be responsible for timely execution of data centre services such as remote hands, client installations and service requests.
• Supervise security personnel and manage security systems including adherence to security policies and compliance programs.
• Act as primary technical and operational contact for Data Centre clients – both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations.
• Manage technical and operational incidents at the Data Centre, including the implementation of emergency response procedures, resource coordination, client communication, root-cause analysis and post-event remediation.
• Identify trends and analyse risks to articulate implications and impact to Data Centre operations. Track operational metrics and other data to provide Senior Management oversight and control for short term and long-term trend analysis.
• Identify process-based improvements that generate operational and financial efficiencies including the development and presentation of the business case for such improvements.
• Manage expenses and assist with all budgeting, forecasting and reporting requirements by providing capital and expense requirements and justifications.
• Support pre-sales process, including, but not limited to, conducting sales tours and reviewing lease proposals and lease agreements to confirm compliance with the Data Centre’s standards and requirements.
• Support various accreditation initiatives, including, but not limited to, Uptime Institute Management & Operations Certification, as may be required by the Data Centre.
• Maintain compliance with all local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes.
• Manage and develop subordinates.
• Undertake any other operations related tasks as directed by the Line Manager from time to time.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls and required corrective actions.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, CAD systems for maintaining Rack layouts
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems.
• Mentorship skills
• Calm under pressure
• Logical thinker
• Problem solver
• Disciplined
• Organised
• Structured

Technical Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of structured cabling systems, networking and connectivity standards, and hardware installation requirements.
• Knowledge of industry data centre standards, policies & methodologies
• Knowledge of performance management & critical awareness methods and implementation standards

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following;

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on; 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Call Center Agent will be part of the UPICtv team and key in ensuring the availability of customer support and care. The agent will effectively ensure customer support is available to the end-user at all times and in the right quality by utilizing the available call center tools. 

Job Responsibilities

• Implementation of the UPICtv and WIFI customer support strategy aligned with short-term and long-term service commercialization targets.
• Implementation of all service support channels (call center mainline, chatbot, SMS, and email alerts.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to all customer communication.
• Management and resolution of customer complaints.
• Sell the UPICtv and WIFI services and offering customer assistance on service access queries.
• Identify and escalate issues to the Call Center Team Leader.
• Provide product and service information to customers.
• Resolve customer complaints using applicable systems.
• Process orders, forms, and applications.
• Route escalated queries to appropriate internal resources.
• Document all call information according to standard operating procedures.
• Recognize, document, and alert the Call Center Lead of trends in customer calls.
• Follow up customer calls where necessary.
• Upsell products and services.
• Complete call logs and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Proficient in relevant computer applications
• Knowledge of customer service practices and principles
• Excellent data entry and typing skills
• Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle the stressful situation appropriately
• Strong layout skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Excellent working knowledge and proficiency with MS Office software including PowerPoint and Excel.
• knowledge of online VoD services.
• Innovation

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Business, Management, and Communications. A Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• 1-year minimum work experience required.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on; 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Call Center Team Lead will be part of the UPICtv team and key in ensuring customer care. This experienced individual will effectively ensure customer support is available to the end-user at all times and in the right quality by managing a team of call center agents.

Job Responsibilities

• Implementation of the UPICtv and WIFI customer support strategy aligned with short-term and long-term service commercialization targets.
• Management of all service support channels (call center mainline, chatbot, SMS, and email alerts.
• Daily management of the call center.
• Schedule and organize shift patterns for other team members to ensure that customers are never left unattended.
• Understand all organization’s products, services, procedures, and guidelines and communicate the same to all team members.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets for the call center.
• Monitor all calls to ensure that due procedures and quality standards are strictly adhered to.
• Facilitate and organize training sessions for all agents and participate in the recruitment of new call center agents.
• Submit regular reports to the UPICtv Manager and seek new ideas and strategies to improve performance at the center.
• Keep up with trends in the industry and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Ensure that clients are kept happy and satisfied at all times by providing prompt responses and solutions to their challenges at all times.
• Ensure a safe and harmonious working environment for all other team members and delegate duties to all team members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Skills and Competencies

• Team management experience
• Analytical skills and decision making
• Results Orientated
• strong layout skills
• Leading others by example
• Critical thinker and people skills
• Managing Complexity
• Communication Skills
• Excellent working knowledge and proficiency with MS Office software including PowerPoint and Excel
• knowledge of online VoD services
• Innovation

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and should have taken courses in business, management, and communications.
• 3-4 years experience in a call center environment 2 of which should be at a call center team lead level.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on; 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The UPICtv Manager role is critical in ensuring that the UPICtv service runs successfully as a business unit. This will largely revolve on consolidation and management reporting on all UPICtv service operations to the BoFiNet Executive while ensuring end-to-end coordination of activities with key-value chain stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities

• Supplier and consumer market assessment customer surveys development for intelligence gathering and results reporting to inform product re-engineering strategy.
• Development of the Content strategies aligned with short-term and long-term marketing and service commercial targets.
• Development of the Platform re-engineering strategy in liaison with the SVoD, SVoD, TVoD Platform Specialist/ Developer.
• Development of the graphics designs/artworks strategy aligned with short-term and long-term service commercialization targets in liaison with the Graphics Designer.
• Development of the customer support strategy aligned with short-term and long-term service commercialization targets in liaison with the Call Center Team leader.
• Licensed, commissioned, and AVoD content sourcing alternatives strategy formulation
• Licensed, commissioned, and AVoD RFQs development in liaison with the various specialists/managers.
• Management of procurement process for the various content categories.
• Business Case development for advertisement space/time and music videos commercialization. This role will be extended to any other content type to be commercialized i.e. sports, VR, etc.
• Relationship management with content and events production/management entities and ecosystem players to ensure adherence to brand consistency and set quality KPIs.
• Management of all platform marketing and sales activities, various Content categories KPIs.

Skills and Competencies

• Teams management experience
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Critical thinker and people skills
• Managing Complexity
• Communication Skills
• Excellent working knowledge and proficiency with MS Office software including PowerPoint and Excel
• knowledge of online VoD services
• Innovation

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in IT (software/computer engineering) or a related field.
• A project management certification is an added advantage.
• Experience in the management of a Video-on-demand business unit is critical.
• Minimum of Eight (8) years post-graduate qualification experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on; 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The incumbent shall operate and maintain air conditioning equipment to support BOFINET network infrastructure and ensure that BOFINET network services are provided, uninterrupted, through effective air conditioning engineering services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain stable air conditioning for BoFiNet infrastructure networks.
• All technical activities relating to Air Conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair within agreed BOFINET turnaround times.
• Installation of air conditioning equipment and performance of acceptance testing.
• Maintain and conform to relevant industry standards.
• Maintain BOFINET’s air conditioning systems in accordance with manufacturers’ recommended procedures.
• Diagnose and repair faults as per BOFINET’s alarm policy requirements.
• Comply with government regulations regarding the use of recommended air conditioning gases.
• Implement routine maintenance for air conditioning equipment at all BOFINET sites as per master routine maintenance schedules.
• Support Network Operating Centre to complete Incident Reports and faults’ Root Cause Analyses.
• Comply with BOFINET Health and Safety regulations.

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Problem Solving
• Influencing People
• Adapting Approaches
• Delivering Results

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Diploma in Refrigeration and Air conditioning or NCC Refrigeration and Air conditioning or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in a telecommunications environment or related field.
• Class B driver’s license

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing and developing BOFINET power and air conditioning network infrastructure and will make decisions pertaining to power and air conditioning infrastructure planning, within agreed power deployment technology and backup frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draw up specific proposals for power infrastructure upgrades or replacement systems.

• Produce feasibility reports for eventual decision-making on power equipment deployment and capacities.

• Analyze power deployment alternatives and options for both suitability and sustainability.

• Decode users’ requirements into power and air conditioning infrastructure project briefs.

• Produce power infrastructure detailed designs, implementation plans, and associated budgets.

• Work closely with power infrastructure developers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the deployment of superior technical solutions.

• Assess load requirements of all power infrastructure installations and suggest modifications and/or upgrades.

• Process applications and requests for power provisioning in all BOFINET’s installations.

• Develop power installation designs and associated costs for new power and air conditioning network infrastructure.

• Develop power infrastructure performance specifications, standards, and capabilities.

• Work closely with Operations and implementation teams during installations and upgrades.

• Work closely with vendors and suppliers for the design and implementation of BOFINET power infrastructure.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Good communication skills – written and verbal

• Attention to detail

• Results orientated

• Client-focused

Technical Expertise

• Appreciation and knowledge of the latest developments in telecommunications power networks.

• Analytical prowess to identify and resolve power and air conditioning infrastructure planning problems.

• Good grasp and planning of uninterruptible power supplies.

• Ability to read and decipher technical drawings and as-builds.

• Appreciation of telecommunications power infrastructure technologies and deployments.

• Probe and question all aspects of installations and the processes developed

• Manage suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

• 5 years’ experience in power systems of which 2 years must be in a Telecommunications environment.

• Training in power systems planning would be an added advantage.

• Class B driver’s license.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

The incumbent will be responsible for the operational management of all BOFINET power and air conditioning operations and making key decision-making relating to all power and air-conditioning assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and manage power, mechanical aids, and air conditioning infrastructure to provide and support BOFINET’s product offerings and services.
• Manage and operationalize power and air conditioning processes for both service fulfillment and assurance activities.
• Support the business in developing business plans by providing expert advice relating to power and air conditioning services.
• Lead power and air conditioning operations teams, and support BOFINET business goals.
• Ensure that BOFINET conforms to stakeholders’ expectations and provides presentations on power and air conditioning infrastructure operations.
• Adopt industry-standard performance metrics in order to develop a highly productive, skilled, and motivated workforce in the power and air conditioning section.
• Ensure full compliance with telecommunications regulations and health and safety standards.
• Put in place measures for business continuity during major outages and disasters.
• Identify power and air conditioning requirements and budget accordingly.
• Ensure that all BOFINET power and air conditioning operations are carried out according to laid out technical specifications, agreed to maintenance plans, and approved budgets.
• Monitor power and air conditioning infrastructure performance, identify non-performing network assets and replace as needed.
• Responsible for the good operational state of all power and air-conditioning assets (including generators, bowsers, vehicles, batteries, rectifiers, air conditioning units).
• Coordinate the work of vendors, external and internal suppliers to ensure that service quality and reliable operations are realized.

Skills and Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Good leadership skills
• Results orientated
• Client-focused
• Integrity
• Ability to influence others
• Be able to adapt approaches as necessary
• Problem solver of repute

Technical Expertise

• Ability to interrogate and apply design-build-operate processes.
• Operational management of power and air conditioning services in a large wholesale telecommunications company.
• Able to decipher trends and opportunities and accordingly plan and execute actions to exploit those business opportunities.
• Ability to work with and lead teams in order to achieve business objectives.
• Manage suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in the field, of which 3 years experience must be of managing power and air-conditioning plants in a telecommunications environment.
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Class B driver’s license.

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Expiry Date

22nd April 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the incumbent will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and effective bookkeeping to support the business. He/she will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
• Forecast costs and revenues
• Manage tax payments
• Organize internal audits
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies/ Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments
• Analyze financial trends
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage the accounts payable, accounts receivables
• Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Authorize monthly AP & AR reports
• Staff development and supervision

Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations
• Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
• Time-management abilities
• Confidentiality
• Interpersonal and networking skills

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Fully qualified with professional membership to ACCA or BICA.
• Minimum work experience 5 years post-graduate experience within an accounting or finance function.

APPLICATIONS:

BoFiNet offers highly competitive packages commensurate with the level of responsibility. Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

The Head of Human Resources

Private Bag 00236 

Gaborone Botswana

Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

(ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO)

Expiry Date

CLOSING DATE: 9th April 2021

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the credit control policy and procedures, customer collections, review debtors ageing, issue customer account statements and resolve customer queries.

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Checks customer's credit and approve or deny applications based on company standards and requirements

- Conducts daily reconciliation of customer account payments, and ensure payments are captured on time and accurately to the correct accounts.

- Ensures daily release of customer orders for accounts in good credit standing.

- Follows up with hierarchy approvers for releasing of customer orders.

- Follows up with the customers all overdues and ensuring that they are settled

- Reviews debtors ageing analysis weekly and ensures closure of all queries and unresolved open items

- Maintains credit policies and procedures and ensures that they are adhered to.

- Monitors debtor balances to ensure they are maintained within the required days.

- Liaise with customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales team

- Maintains call report logs for all customers

- Prepare and share customer statements periodically per company guidelines.

- Participates in the business and operational studies and ad hoc projects as requested.

2. COMPETENCIES

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

- Excellent teamwork, organization and communication skills

- Good business acumen for problem solving

- Competency with ERP systems

- Confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders

- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize a demanding workload

- The ability to listen to customers and negotiate winning solutions

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification: Degree in Accounting and Finance (or Equivalent).

Experience:  At least Three-years’ experience in credit control

                      ERP knowledge will be an added advantage.

Expiry Date

Date: 19th March 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Due to Covid Protocols hand delivery applications are prohibited.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Records and Information Management Specialist the incumbents will gather data from various sources, compile, sort and capture the information.

Key Responsibilities

• Scanning equipment set up
• Scanning of documents per file /page
• Records Filing
• Arrange or box files by document numbers, employee number, claim numbers or client contract number.
• Create Data Entry Index (for appropriate system database updates)
• Data entry
• Document Quality Checks
• Compile Inventory list for al scanned documents

Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Team player
• Independent self-starter
• Integrity and trust
• Knowledge of ICT

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

Diploma or Degree in Records Management, Library and Information Science or any related fields.

• No experience required.

Expiry Date

Date: 05th March 2021

Contact Person

Please contact us on:          3995500

Submit Location

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Product Development Specialist the incumbent will gather information, analyze data and identify trends to develop business strategies that can be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the product portfolio directed towards growing the business
• Monitor the product roadmap and recommend changes and improvements to it 
• Contributing towards the management of the product lifecycle by recognizing, analyzing, and reporting trends in the market, customer behavior, how the products are received, and make appropriate recommendations
• Keep a record of all the changes being applied to products to constantly ensure accurate communication and product offerings in the market 
•     Interacting with all relevant stakeholders to actively and continuously get feedback on products 
•     Ensures the timely completion of assigned projects 

Competencies:

• Research, diagnostic and analytical skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Time Management 
• Initiative, creative and innovative
• Project/product management and planning skills
• Collaborative team player
• Independent self-starter
• Flexible, receptive, and adaptive 
• Integrity and trust
• Technical Proficiency and knowledge of ICT

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management and/or Administration or any related area
• A background in ICT and additional certifications in product/project management will be an added advantage.

Expiry Date

Date: 31st January 2021

Contact Person

APPLICATIONS:

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, academic/professional qualifications, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience, and at least three (3) referees to:

Head of Human Resources

BoFiNet

Private Bag 00236

Gaborone

Botswana

And Email to recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

NB: Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we will only accept applications sent by email 

Please contact us on 3995500

  CLOSING DATE:  31st January 2021

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Main purpose of the job:

Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors the incumbent will provide seamless, effective, and consistent legal, compliance, and company secretarial services to Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet), the Board, and its committees ensuring observance to corporate governance principles. 

Job Responsibilities:

Provision of Legal advice;

• Develops and delivers strategic legal risk management initiatives. 
• Provides Legal Advice to the Board and Management 
• Proactively advises and educates the business on relevant legal issues 
• Represents BoFiNet in litigations where necessary
• Identify and manage risks related to legislation
• Take responsibility for the quality of legal advice given 
• Lead and develop BoFiNet legal team

Contracts Administration;

• Reviews, drafts, and prepares all legal documents including contracts and agreements to protect the interests and rights of the company
• Assists user departments in the preparation of agreements and contract negotiations.

Compliance;

• Ensures that BoFiNet complies with legislation, regulation, and statutory requirements.
• Provides expert advice on corporate governance
• Monitors trends in company secretarial practice and corporate governance to ensure that BoFiNet stays current with best practices and compliance with Statutory Requirements.

Board Secretarial Services;

• Ensures that the Board of Directors are aware of their fiduciary, legal duties, and carry out their duties in accordance with the statutes. 
• Prepares and collates Board papers and ensures timely packaging and delivery to the Board of Directors.
• Attends Board and General Meetings of Shareholders and make an accurate record of proceedings.
• Prepares extracts of the minutes and resolutions as required.
• Ensures that all Board decisions and resolutions are communicated and implemented. 
• Ensures the accuracy and safety of Board and statutory records. 

Competencies and Skills:

• Integrity
• Leadership skills
• communication skills
• Planning and organizational 
• Problem-solving 
• Business Acumen
• Decision-making 
• Strategic thinking
• Good professional judgment
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs
• Board Secretarial experience
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Managing, developing, and leading talent

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

The candidate should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
• Admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana as an Attorney.
• A Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) would be an added advantage.
• At least eight (8) years post qualification experience.  

Expiry Date

21st December 2020

Contact Person

3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the incumbent will provide and maintain stable power and uninterrupted power as well as ensure that power supply is managed efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and Maintenance of Power backup
• Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power Systems
• Installation and Maintenance of Power Distribution systems
• Service Performance Management
• Troubleshoot & Rectification of Power faults
• Maintenance of Telecommunication Equipment room power
• Interpret and implement Network Operations strategy
• Infrastructure/ Site Condition Monitoring

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Technical Expertise
• Execution and Delivery
• Building relationships
• Influencing through communication
• Disaster recovery and Back up Management 

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Communications Technology (ICT) or related field.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a Power environment. A Telecommunications environment will be an added advantage.

• A valid driver’s license - class B

Expiry Date

18th December 2020

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager the incumbent will provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls on BoFiNet network and IT infrastructure and risk responses in place designed to ensure robust and up-to-date systems and network security. As well as to conduct internal audits on BOFINET networks and systems proactively to mitigate business risks, prevent business continuity failures and advice accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and successfully execute network audits in line with annual internal audit plans and international standards and/or best practices.
- Conduct performance audits to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness in execution and delivery of BOFINET projects.
- Perform information technology/systems audits on business units to ensure equity, efficiency and effectiveness in usage of BOFINET information technology resources.
- Undertake internal audit engagements according to the annual plan and as may be necessary for the expediency of the service.
- Review BOFINET networks and other systems to determine level of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, international standards, best practices and internal policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the risk management processes in place to safeguard operations and activities of BOFINET networks and information technology systems.
- Undertake special audits that may involve investigation and other consultancy requests from Management and BOFINET Board of Directors as well as produce reports of the department to the Board of Directors and/or any other forum where there is need to prepare a report.
- Review security detail, physical and access/logical, of all BOFINET network and related systems and provide professional advice on necessary actions to address any shortcomings that may have been identified.
- Investigate allegations of corruption reported through BOFINET anti-corruption channels and/or any form that relate to illegal usage or abuse of the company network.
- Provide consultancy services as may be requested by stakeholders and as part of delivering Internal Audit Services mandate.
- Participate in overseeing management of BOFINET anti-corruption initiatives.
- Participate in development of Internal Audit Services annual budget, strategic and annual plans.
- Conduct follow up audits to ensure sufficient closure of all outstanding audit queries raised internally and by external parties.

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors:
- Internal and Network Audit
- Planning and Execution
- Knowledge of Telecommunication Systems and Networks
- Excellent Communication skills
- Corporate Governance
- Customer Focus
- Responsiveness
- Team Work
- Results Focus
- Integrity

Academic Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- At least five (5) years professional experience as a telecommunications engineer in network planning and deployment OR experience in Internet Protocols (IP) & Data Services configurations preferably working with latest internet technologies in a telecommunications environment.
- Experience as a network auditor in a telecommunications environment will an added advantage.
- Professional qualification e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) etc. will be an added advantage.

APPLICATIONS:
BoFiNet offers highly competitive packages commensurate with the level of responsibility. Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

CLOSING DATE: 20th November 2020

(ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO)

Expiry Date

Date: 20th November 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the incumbent will oversee the day to day accounting operations, ensuring accurate, efficient and effective bookkeeping to support the business. He/she will be responsible for preparation of financial statements in accordance with financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
- Forecast costs and revenues
- Manage tax payments
- Organize internal audits
- Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies/ Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
- Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments
- Analyze financial trends
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes
- Manage the accounts payable, accounts receivables
- Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
- Authorise monthly AP & AR reports
- Staff development and supervision

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors:
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software
- In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
- Solid knowledge of accounting regulations
- Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
- Time-management abilities
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal and networking skills

Academic Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Fully qualified with professional membership to ACCA or BICA.
- Minimum work experience of 5 years post graduate experience within an accounting or finance function.

APPLICATIONS:
BoFiNet offers highly competitive packages commensurate with the level of responsibility. Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

CLOSING DATE: 20th November 2020

(ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO)

Expiry Date

Date: 20th November 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Strategy Specialist, the incumbent will facilitate and support strategy formulation and implementation and performance monitoring. The incumbent will ,in line with the implementation management process, support cascading and alignment of actionable strategies to enhance performance across the company. They will consolidate strategy performance reports, analyze them and ensure that they effectively reflect performance in a coherent and easy-to-understand format. Over and above these, they will continuously support implementation of organizational change management initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the strategy management process by communicating, cascading the strategy and aligning business units/departments/sections/individuals to give effect to organizational strategy.
- Communicate the strategy, vision, mission and values with vigour, charisma, clarity, purpose and meaning.
- Design performance management templates and measurements in line with the strategic deliverables and objectives in line with the performance management systems.
- Translate overall organizational objectives into business unit/individual performance objectives.
- Coordinate performance across the organizational units by monitoring, consolidating and analyzing performance reports in line with the strategic goals.
- Identify, analyse and integrate business and economic data and trends into basic reports and propose and/or recommend strategies/actions to inform the strategic direction for BoFiNet.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL ABILITIES
- Planning and Execution
- Influencing Through Communication
- Strategy Creation and execution management
- Operational knowledge and understand of strategic planning, project management, change management and strategy performance monitoring.
- Ability to comprehend business models, strategy and value propositions
- Ability to assess the nature and effectiveness of strategy.

COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
- Customer Focus
- Responsiveness
- Team Work
- Results Focus

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration and/or Management or related fields. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a strategy management environment will be an added advantage.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Due to Covid Protocols hand delivery applications are prohibited.

Please contact us on: 3995500

Closing Date: 23rd October 2020

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

Date: 23rd October 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Due to Covid19 outbreak hand deliveries will not be allowed

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant the incumbent will be part of the fixed asset management team that is responsible for project accounting, maintenance of the company’s fixed asset register and implementation of fixed asset policies and framework.

Job Responsibilities
• Periodic tagging and physical counting of company assets countrywide.
• Assist in carrying out fixed asset valuations and impairment assessments.
• Project accounting and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with month end reconciliations and financial reports.
• Manage monthly tracking of existing assets.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Competencies:
The candidate should have;
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidates should have attained the following:
• AAT, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent
• No work experience required.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified true copies of academic certificates and Omang to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Email to: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Due to Covid19 outbreak hand deliveries will not be allowed

Please contact us on: 3995500

CLOSING DATE: 13th October 2020
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

Date: 13th October 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Due to Covid19 outbreak hand deliveries will not be allowed

Main purpose of the job:
Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors the incumbent will provide seamless, effective and consistent legal, compliance and company secretarial services to Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet), the Board and its committees ensuring observance to corporate governance principles.

Job Responsibilities:
Provision of Legal advice;
- Develops and delivers strategic legal risk management initiatives.
- Provides Legal Advice to the Board and Management.
- Proactively advises and educates the business on relevant legal issues.
- Represents BoFiNet in litigations where necessary.
- Identify and manage risks related to legislation.
- Take responsibility for the quality of legal advice given.
- Lead and develop BoFiNet legal team.

Contracts Administration;
- Reviews, drafts, and prepares all legal documents including contracts and agreements to protect the interests and rights of the company.
- Assists user departments on the preparation of agreements and contract negotiations.

Compliance; - Ensures that BoFiNet comply with legislation, regulation and statutory requirements.
- Provides expert advice on corporate governance.
- Monitors trends in company secretarial practice and corporate governance to ensure that BoFiNet stays current with best practice and compliance to statutory requirements and ensures policies are updated accordingly.
- Maintains a Compliance & Regulatory Register to track legislation, regulatory and compliance that impact the business.
- Proactively advises and educates the business on relevant compliance issues.

Board Secretarial Services;
- Ensures that the Board of Directors are aware of their fiduciary, legal duties and carry out their duties in accordance with the statutes.
- Prepares and collates Board papers and ensure timely packaging and delivery to Board of Directors.
- Attends Board and General Meetings of Shareholders and make accurate record of proceedings.
- Prepares extracts of the minutes and resolutions as required.
- Ensures that all Board decisions and resolutions are communicated and implemented.
- Ensures accuracy and safety of Board and statutory records.

Competencies and Skills:
- Integrity
- Leadership skills
- communication skills
- Planning and organizational
- Problem solving
- Business Acumen
- Decision-making
- Strategic thinking
- Good professional judgment
- Knowledge of regulatory affairs
- Board Secretarial experience
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Managing, developing and leading talent

Academic Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate should have attained the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
- Admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana as an Attorney.
- A Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) would be an added advantage.
- At least ten (10) years post qualification experience of which four (4) years should have been at managerial level.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR
Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Please contact us on: 3995500

CLOSING DATE: 18th September 2020 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

Date: 18th September 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Operational knowledge of transmission systems , splicing and fibre installation techniques
1.2 Infrastructure maintance and quality risk management procedures
1.3 A strong understand of telecommunication platforms and technologies.
1.4 Service Performance Management
1.5 Problem Analysis and Judgement
1.6 Access Network-Wireless
1.7 Maintenance Execution
1.8 Network Technical Design
1.9 Equipment Management
1.10 Technical Expertise
1.11 Maintenance Scheduling
1.12 Disaster recovery and backup

2. COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
- Team Work
- Results Focus
- Building Relationships
- Influencing through Communication
- Innovation
- Drive
- Integrity

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related field
Minimum of two(2) years post qualification experience in the Telecommunication environment.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Please contact us on: 3995500

Closing Date: 12th August 2020

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

Date: 12th August 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Internal Auditor Manager the incumbent will provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls on BoFiNet network and IT infrastructure and risk responses in place designed to ensure robust and up-to-date systems and network security. As well as to conduct internal audits on BOFINET networks and systems proactively to mitigate business risks, prevent business continuity failures and advice accordingly.

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Plan and successfully execute network audits in line with annual internal audit plans and international standards and/or best practices.

1.2 Conduct performance audits to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness in execution and delivery of BOFINET projects.

1.3 Perform information technology/systems audits on business units to ensure equity, efficiency and effectiveness in usage of BOFINET information technology resources.

1.4 Undertake internal audit engagements according to the annual plan and as may be necessary for the expediency of the service.

1.5 Review BOFINET networks and other systems to determine level of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, international standards, best practices and internal policies and procedures.

1.6 Evaluate the risk management processes in place to safeguard operations and activities of BOFINET networks and information technology systems.

1.7 Undertake special audits that may involve investigation and other consultancy requests from Management and BOFINET Board of Directors as well as produce reports of the department to the Board of Directors and/or any other forum where there is need to prepare a report.

1.8 Review security detail, physical and access/logical, of all BOFINET network and related systems and provide professional advice on necessary actions to address any shortcomings that may have been identified.

1.9 Participate in other audits that may be outside network and information technology systems areas of specialization as may be necessary to achieve the overall mandate of BOFINET Internal Audit Services.

1.10 Investigate allegations of corruption reported through BOFINET anti-corruption channels and/or any form that relate to illegal usage or abuse of the company network.

1.11 Provide consultancy services as may be requested by stakeholders and as part of delivering Internal Audit Services mandate.

1.12 Participate in overseeing management of BOFINET anti-corruption initiatives.

1.13 Produce a draft report, for discussion and approval by Internal Audit Manager before issuance, upon conclusion of each internal audit engagement specifying risks identified and mitigation plan.

1.14 Participate in development of Internal Audit Services annual budget, strategic and annual plans.

1.15 Conduct follow up audits to ensure sufficient closure of all outstanding audit queries raised internally and by external parties.

2. SKILLS / TECHNICAL ABILITIES
- Internal and Network Audit
- Planning and Execution
- Knowledge of Telecommunication Systems and Networks
- Communication

3. COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
- Corporate Governance
- Audit Planning
- Customer Focus
- Responsiveness
- Team Work
- Results Focus

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems or equivalent qualification.
Professional qualification e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) etc. will be an added advantage.
At least Five (5) years professional experience in network/technology audit.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:
The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana
Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Please contact us on: 3995500
Closing Date: 22nd July 2020 ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO

Expiry Date

Date: 22nd July 2020

Contact Person

Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to Senior Engineer to provide and maintain stable power and uninterrupted power as well as ensure that power supply is managed efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities
• Power backup
• Maintenance Execution
• Solar Power Systems
• Power Distribution
• Service Performance Management
• Power Rectification
• Telecommunication Equipment room
• Network Operations
• Infrastructure/ Site Condition Monitoring

Competencies:
• Customer Focus
• Technical Expertise
• Execution and Delivery
• Building relationships
• Influencing through communication
• Disaster recovery and Back up Management

Academic Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Communications Technology (ICT) or related field.
• Minimum of Four (4) years’ work experience in a Power environment. A Telecommunications environment will be an added advantage.


APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Expiry Date

Date: 21st June 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to Network Management Engineer, the incumbent will conduct network surveillance, diagnose network problems and solve or escalate problems in order to deliver high availability and ensure that the network runs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
• Network management (WAN/LAN);
• Problem analysis and judgement;
• Transport Systems;
• Customer Focus;
• Service performance management;
• Services-Internet
• Service WiFi/WiFi Networking
• Technical expertise

Competencies:
• Communication skills
• Leading Change
• Execution and Delivery
• Innovation
• Attention to detail
• Result oriented
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Technical Expertise
• Building relationships
• Data Analysis

Academic Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Communications Technology (ICT) or related field.
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ work experience of which two (2) must have been in a Telecommunications environment.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Expiry Date

Date: 21st June 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing all activities relating to BoFiNet’s Project Management and Supervision of the delivery of the Government Data Network (GDN) Project as per the agreed scope of work, timelines and cost.

Job Responsibilities
• Managing the day to day delivery by Cisco technical teams onsite
• Advising the BoFiNet project team on technical matters
• Reviewing technical submissions made by Cisco Reviewing technical risks and coming up with mitigation plans for the project
• Working with the BoFiNet Government Data Network (GDN) Project Manager to make sure that reporting is made and presented on time and are accurate.
• Ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
• Liaising with other relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of the project
• Compiling weekly project performance reports.

Competencies:
• Knowledge in ICT
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proactive and customer orientation
• Project management skills
• Planning and organizational skills

Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• A Degree in ICT or related field
• Cisco certification up to professional level is a requirement
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, with strong emphasis on networking, especially using Cisco networking equipment

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Expiry Date

Date: 21st June 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to Corporate Services Executive, the head of human capital incumbent will be responsible for developing and ensuring the successful execution of the Human Capital Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and contributes to towards the organization`s strategic intent. and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, compliance, and labor relations.
• Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Implement the cost management plan
• Optimize HR Business Processes
• Managing and facilitating organizational development and change management
• Application of HR Legislation and Policy
• Business awareness, critical analysis, information integration, execution of action-oriented plans.
• Effectively developing team members and managing the departmental human resources.

Competencies:
• Strategy Translation
• Managing Complexity
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Developing Talent
• Networking and Partnering
• Analytical skills
• Expert knowledge in HR Value Chain and Strategy
• Performance Management
• Compensation and rewards
• Communication skills
• Coaching and developing
• Leading change
• Financial management

Academic Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology or related area coupled with at least Eight (8) years post qualification experience in a human resource environment of which three (3) years should have been served in a managerial position.

APPLICATIONS:
Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by providing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving full details of their academic/professional qualifications, experience and at least three (3) referees to:

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana


Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw

Expiry Date

Date: 21st June 2020

Contact Person

The HR Manager
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana

Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw
Please contact us on: 3995500

Submit Location

Hand deliver to: 2ND FLOOR, Plot 54352, Zambezi Towers, Gaborone CBD, Botswana OR Email: recruitment@bofinet.co.bw