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:
1. Power Support Engineer (2 Year contract tenable in Gaborone)
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, the candidate will be required to manage BoFiNet's second level support to network operations and field operations for Power Systems being Generators, UPS systems, Rectifiers, Solar Systems and DC systems.
Job Responsibilities
1. Management of repair and return of faulty units
2. Carry out planning and implementation of telecommunications power infrastructure systems
3. Contractor supervision
4. Management and negotiation of support contracts
5. Escalation of issues to suppliers
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the telecommunications connectivity environment
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Understanding of the telecommunications power systems
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have a valid driver’s license
1. Management of repair and return of faulty units
2. Carry out planning and implementation of telecommunications power infrastructure systems
3. Contractor supervision
4. Management and negotiation of support contracts
5. Escalation of issues to suppliers
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the telecommunications connectivity environment
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Understanding of the telecommunications power systems
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have a valid driver’s license
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• BEng/BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience, 3 of which should have been in the telecommunications operational management field specializing in power systems
• Registration with a recognized engineering body is essential
• BEng/BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience, 3 of which should have been in the telecommunications operational management field specializing in power systems
• Registration with a recognized engineering body is essential
2. IP Graduate Engineer - Service Delivery and Assurance x 3 (2 Year Contract tenable at Francistown, Palapye and Maun)
Main Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent will be responsible for deploying, managing, and ensuring stability of the network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability and fault tolerance. Demonstrates a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and coordination of implementation.
Job Responsibilities
1. Design, implement, and grow IP/MPLS/Carrier Ethernet network, IP Core and FTTx.
2. Ensure that critical deadlines and network uptime/performance SLAs are met.
3. Responsible for IP Network and peering stability and sustaining its ongoing growth
4. Network audit and optimization of network resources
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
2. Ensure that critical deadlines and network uptime/performance SLAs are met.
3. Responsible for IP Network and peering stability and sustaining its ongoing growth
4. Network audit and optimization of network resources
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the telecommunications connectivity environment
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Initiative proactiveness
• Logical analysis and presentation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Initiative proactiveness
• Logical analysis and presentation skills
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• BEng / BSc Computer Eng/Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent
• Professional accreditation like CCNA/NP will be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program
• BEng / BSc Computer Eng/Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent
• Professional accreditation like CCNA/NP will be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program
3. Graduate Engineer – Fibre/Transmission Installation and Repair x 4
(2 Year Contract tenable at Tsabong, Ghanzi, Gumare and Kasane)
(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.
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
• 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
• 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.
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
• 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
• 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
5. Assistant Technicians – Cooling and Air Conditioning x 2 (2 Year Contract tenable in Palapye and Francistown)
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Network Field Engineer, the candidate will be required to provide and maintain stable air conditioning systems at the key network locations in accordance with network equipment manufacturer recommendations for cooling and temperature control. The candidate will also be responsible for receiving trouble tickets for faults, diagnose and repair faults. The candidate will be responsible for confirming system and products capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods. The candidate will also be expected to install and manage air conditioning infrastructure as well as the acceptance testing.
Reporting to the Network Field Engineer, the candidate will be required to provide and maintain stable air conditioning systems at the key network locations in accordance with network equipment manufacturer recommendations for cooling and temperature control. The candidate will also be responsible for receiving trouble tickets for faults, diagnose and repair faults. The candidate will be responsible for confirming system and products capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods. The candidate will also be expected to install and manage air conditioning infrastructure as well as the acceptance testing.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidates should have attained the following:
• National Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program
• National Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years work experience or having served 2 years under an internship program
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Knowledge of the cooling and air-conditioning environment
• 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
• Knowledge of the cooling and air-conditioning environment
• 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
BoFiNet
Private Bag 00236
Gaborone
Botswana
Or hand deliver to: Unit 3, Plot 74769, Mowana Mews, Gaborone CBD, Botswana
Please contact us on: 3995500
Please contact us on: 3995500
CLOSING DATE: 8TH SEPTEMBER 2015
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
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