Project Supervisor – Government Data Network Project

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:

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

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.