Jobs at Botswana Fibre Networks - 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:
1. Project Supervisor – Government Data Network Project (2 Year contract)
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
1. Managing the day to day delivery by Cisco technical teams on site
2. Advising the BoFiNet project team on technical matters
3. Reviewing technical submissions made by Cisco
4. Reviewing technical risks and coming up with mitigation plans for the project
5. Ensuring that reporting is made accurate and presented on time.
6. Ensuring that project timelines are adhered to as well as managing the project within costs.
7. Liaising with other relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of the project
8. Compiling weekly project performance reports.
Skills
• Knowledge in ICT
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• A Degree in ICT or related field
• Cisco certification up to professional
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an ICT environment, with strong emphasis on networking, especially using Cisco networking equipment
2. Assistant Internal Auditor (2 Year Contract)
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the assigned internal audit engagements and to ensure that the function effectively delivers on its mandate of providing assurance to the Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.
Job Responsibilities
1. Carries out internal audit engagements in accordance with annual internal Audit Plan, Auditing Standards and other instructions.
2. Appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control processes on assigned audit areas and recommend appropriate corrective action on identified control deficiencies.
3. Prepares and presents draft audit reports
4. Assists the Internal Audit Manager in taking appropriate follow-up action based on previous audit reports.
5. Participates in regular risk management processes for BoFiNet
6. Follows up on risk, control or management issues arising from Control Self-Assessment (CSA) programmes.
Skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Analytical/diagnostic skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Report writing skills
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have attained the following:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing / Accounting or a recognised professional qualification, e.g. CIA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA.
• 2 years post academic qualification in audit firms or financial institutions.
3. Project Supervisor - Civil x 2 (1 Year Contract tenable in Selebi Phikwe and Bobonong)
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, the candidate will be responsible for supervision of civil works teams (trenching, road crossings and mole ploughing), route pegging and enforcing way leave recommendations. H/She will be required to perform quality checks for pre-cast manholes prior to transportation to site, maintain site diary and update Project Manager daily. The candidate will verify contractor’s claims and recommend to Project Manager for payment. Initiate as built documents and progress reporting to Project Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience
The candidate should have obtained a minimum of National Diploma in Telecommunications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supervising civil works projects for telecommunications infrastructure. H/She should have supervised multi-disciplined projects before.
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Effective Communication skills
• Proven supervisory skills
• Self-driven and result oriented
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
4. Project Supervisor – Fibre Optic x 2 (1 Year Contract tenable in Gaborone and Lobatse)
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, the candidate will be responsible for supervision of fibre installation teams (hauling, blowing, splicing, & terminations), progress reporting, qualifying and measuring work done. S/He will be required to test works for conformity (ATPS), verify contractor’s invoices and recommend to Project Manager for payment. The candidate will also be responsible for quality assurance and network performance.
Minimum Education and Experience
The candidate should have attained a minimum of National Diploma in Telecommunications. S/He should also have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supervising major fibre optic projects.
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
• Ability to interpret network designs
• Effective Communication skills
• Proven project supervision skills
• Analytical and interpersonal skills
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: 31 AUGUST 2015
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
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