Graduates at Botswana Fibre Networks , 27 August 2015

Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) is a telecommunications company that is wholly owned by the Government of Botswana. BoFiNet has been charged with the responsibility of running an important national strategic asset in the high capacity fibre network within Botswana as well as the international terrestrial links from Botswana to the rest of the world.

BoFiNet manages these fibre networks in order to create an open access wholesale capability, serving the telecommunications industry in Botswana and abroad. The intent is to drive the vision of Botswana by promoting an Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) enabled environment.

This fast growing Company would like to invite suitably qualified, commercially oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the following positions:

Graduate Engineer – Fibre/Transmission Installation and Repair x 4
(2 Year Contract tenable at Tsabong, Ghanzi, Gumare and Kasane)

Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Fibre Installations and Repair Engineer, the candidate will be required to operate and maintain high capacity fibre links and ensure high optimum availability at all times. Among the other key responsibilities, the candidates will be required to apply diagnostic techniques to identify causes of faults and respond to failures within stipulated response times. Additionally, the candidate will be required to carry out proactive maintenance on the active and passive fibre network and do health checks periodically as set out in maintenance plans.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:
• BEng, BSc in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related field
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the telecommunications connectivity environment
• Knowledge of fibre splicing, & installation techniques
• Knowledge of transmission systems and technologies
• Effective communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have a valid driver’s license

4. Graduate Engineer – Power and Mechanical x 6 (2 Year Contract tenable at Tsabong, Ghanzi, Gumare, Francistown, Jwaneng and Gaborone)

Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Network Field Engineer, the candidate will be required to provide and maintain stable power supplies and uninterrupted power. The candidate will receive trouble tickets for faults, diagnose and repair faults. The candidate will also be responsible for confirming system and products capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods. The candidate will be expected to do installation of power infrastructure and to manage installation and acceptance testing.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:
• BEng / BSc or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Ability to use test equipment or meters
• Ability to use field engineering tools and equipment
• Ability to interpret technical documents or manuals
• Effective communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have a valid driver’s license

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

Or hand deliver to: Unit 3, Plot 74769, Mowana Mews, Gaborone CBD, Botswana
Please contact us on: 3995500

CLOSING DATE: 8TH SEPTEMBER 2015

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.