Power Support Engineer Job at Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet)

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:

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

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

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.