JOB POSTS AT Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)

REF: BURS/HRD/ROD 8 TEMP
DATE: 25 JULY 2017

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is a semi-autonomous organization of Government, responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border administration. BURS invites dynamic, self- motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to apply for the following posts:

JUNIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR x 1
Main purpose of job:
To test and implement changes to computer databases, and implement security measures
to safeguard computer databases.
To monitor database capacity and perform repeating types of database maintenance
activities e.g restores, roll backs, test environment setup, creation of users and roles, etc

PROGRAMMER X 2
Main purpose of job:
To be responsible for the performance of any/ all functions involved in the development and/
or maintenance of new or existing applications.
Using programming language and technology, writes code, completes programming and
documentation, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Analyses, designs,
programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/ or new products used in
maintaining, auditing and improving organisational support systems by using existing
systems or incorporating new technologies to meet particular needs of the organisation

PRINCIPAL LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER x 2
Main purpose of job:
To render legal advice to user departments, deliver day to day work relating to contract and
legislative drafting, including monitoring BURS contracts, revenue laws, intergovernmental
agreements and legal resource books. To conduct litigation and resolution of appeals
arising from the exercise of powers or duties under the revenue laws, including revenue
appeals, revenue debt collection and criminal prosecutions.

MANAGER, ARCHITECTURE & INTEGRATION x 1
Main purpose of job:
To plan, manage, coordinate, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration
of software programs, applications, and third party solutions as required to meet the
business requirements of the organisation.
To develop technology specifications and ensure that new technology solutions are
designed for optimal access and usefulness.
To develop and maintain an application integration architecture blueprint for the
organization, overseeing testing of the interoperability of application modules.

Benefits:
BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as, Medical Aid, Contributory Pension Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24 hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing Subsidy and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and Vehicle loans etc).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply and attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1) reference should be current. Applications which do not meet the required provisions will not be considered.

All applications should be addressed to;
Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Block B, 4th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone

Note: Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply and attach the necessary supporting documents. BURS will only enter into correspondence with shortlisted candidates.

For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources office at these telephone numbers: 3638906 (L. Tubego), 3639606 (M. Ntapu) or 3638936 (K. Makgale).

Closing date: 09 st August, 2017 at 1630 hours