Friday, November 27, 2015

JOBS AT THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE


MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
RE - ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY NO. 4 OF 2015
REF: ACS 3/25A I (37) 16 November 2015
VACANCY: ASSISTANT MANAGER x 2 -TENABLE IN KANYE AND TSABONG
VACANCY CODE: 050100023.4.3; 050100235.1.2
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the above posts at the Department of Corporate Services, in the Ministry of Agriculture.
Salary Scale: D2 (218,592-241,344 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits:
i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and the employee 50%)
ii) Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% and the employee 5%.
Qualifications
Candidates must be holders of Degree in Public Administration/Human Resource Management/Industrial or Organizational Psychology.
Masters in in the above stated disciplines will be an added advantage.
Experience
Ten (10) years work experience in the field of human resource management and administration of which two (2) should have been served as Chief Administration Officer I at D3 salary scale in the Public sector or equivalent in the Private sector.
Main Purpose of the Job
To manage, direct and supervise all Human Resources Management and Administrative functions/Services in the Ministry.
Key Performance Areas
i) Coordinates and monitors the implementation of human resources management and development policies, strategies and regulations.
ii) Interprets terms and conditions of service of staff and advises management on matters of human resources management functions such as:
• Recruitment and selection
• Staff welfare
• Industrial relations
• Terms and conditions of service
iii) Develops and implements manpower development programmes to ensure optimum productivity.
iv) To manage, direct and supervise all administrative functions/services in the department.
v) Coordinates provision of infrastructure, office equipment and stationary etc.
vi) Supervises, mentors, coaches and manage performance of supervisees.
vii) Provides guidance and supervision to all staff on arrears of career planning, development, and advancement.
viii) Prepares human resources management/administration performance related reports on monthly basis.
Undertakes any related duty as may be assigned by management.
Required Competencies
• Decision Quality
• Innovation Management
• Conflict management
• Decision Quality
• Developing direct reports and others
• Motivating others
• Priority setting
• Innovation Management
• Sizing up people
• Integrity and trust
Applicants
Quote the vacancy Code No. of the post and give the following details:-
a) Full names, address, date and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Recent certified copies of certificates and National Identity Card.
d) At least two (2) recent references.
Applications should be addressed to: - Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture
Private Bag 003
GABORONE
Or hand delivered to the following physical address: Ministry of Agriculture Fourth floor – Office No. 424
Applications not accompanied by all the stipulated documents will not be considered.
IMPORTANT
All applications from serving Public Officers MUST be routed through their Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments. Applications NOT routed will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The following should be provided:
i) Date of First Appointment
ii) Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
Closing Date: 27 November 2015@ 1630 hrs
For further information please contact Tshepo Mafule -3689074/61 and Monatejang R. Siane - 3689056

Jobs at National AIDS Coordinating Agency , Nov 2015


VACANCY - PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATION:
Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics or Health/Social Sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
at least 5 years’ experience in programme management. Previous donor experience would be an added advantage. A basic understanding of healthy related issues will also be an added advantage.
SALARY:
D3 (P 201, 516.00 – P 222, 468.00)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To support the planning, implementation, management and administration of the Global Fund TB/HIV grant within the Grants Management Unit.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
2. Support communication and collaboration between the Grants Management Unit and the Sub Recipients and other partners.
3. Collection, analysis and presentation of information for support to grant implementation.
4. Maintenance of proper inventory of all grant assets at Principal Recipient and Sub Recipient level.
5. Maintain and update the training database with the required training information.
6. Facilitate all travel arrangements for the Grants Management Unit.
7. Provide secretarial services including production of minutes of all meetings.
Other Skills and Competencies
• Good working analytical and presentation skills.
• Good communication and networking.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Good team work skills.
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
BENEFITS:
• Optional contributory medical aid Scheme (employer pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
• Gratuity at 25% of annual salary.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of this vacancy circular and submit a detailed copy of updated curriculum vitae (duties inclusive), certified copies of certificates, omang and references. Application should be addressed to:
The National Coordinator, National AIDS Coordinating Agency, Private Bag 00463, Gaborone.
IMPORTANT:
Applications from serving officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Closing Date: 14 December 2015
For issues of clarity please contact Mr. Robinson Dimbungu at 3654859/3918566 or rdimbungu@gov.bw

Vacancies at World Health Organization , Batswana , Nov 2015



EBOLA OUTBREAK - PSYCHOSOCIAL OFFICER (PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH) 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/15/TA62
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - ANTHROPOLOGIST 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA187
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/SOCIAL MOBILIZATION - THIS VACANCY NOTICE SUPERSEDES AFRO/14/TA188 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA195
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - EPIDEMIOLOGIST - THIS VACANCY SUPERSEDES VN AFRO/14/TA137 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA181
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - LOGISTICIAN THIS VACANCY NOTICE SUPERSEDES VACANCY AFRO/14/TA136 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA184
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) SPECIALIST 
Vacancy Number: WHO/15/TA164
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 25 Dec 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA191
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - RESPONSE MONITORING COORDINATOR 
Vacancy Number: WHO/15/TA171
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - RESPONSE MONITORING OFFICER (HEALTH) 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA189
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY - WATER SANITATION SPECIALIST - THIS VACANCY SUPERSEDES VN AFRO/14/TA139 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA183
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK - SURGE CAPACITY- FIELD COORDINATOR 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/14/TA176
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade:
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA OUTBREAK RESPONSE AND HEALTH SYSTEMS RECOVERY - INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/15/TA148
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P level
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2015
EBOLA RESPONSE & RECOVERY - Budget and Finance Officer 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/15/TA291
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P2
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 16 Dec 2015
EBOLA RESPONSE & RECOVERY - Human Resources Officer (HRO) 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/15/TA289
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P3
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 10 Dec 2015
EBOLA RESPONSE & RECOVERY - Procurement Officer 
Vacancy Number: AFRO/15/TASR87
Duty Station: Conakry Guinea
Grade: P2
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Closing Date: 11 Dec 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Vacancies at Orange Botswana , Nov 2015


CONTROLLER

Job description

Reporting to the Controlling Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for improving the financial and operational performance of the business and supporting value creation.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Helping operational staff build their budgets and forecasts, anticipate changes to their business models and propose alternative scenarios by improving the reliability of forecast data
  • Measuring results, analysing and proposing corrective measures
  • Guaranteeing the reliability of financial and operational figures
  • Assisting in preparation of budgets
  • Ensuring timely submission of budgets to Group
  • Submitting BOCRA quarterly questionnaire to legal department
  • Providing weekly roaming revenue report to ICSW department
  • Assisting with reports for all departments and sections when required
Qualifications and experience:
  • Degree in Economics/Finance or equivalent
  • 3 years in a controlling or audit role (holding a junior management position will be an advantage)
Skills:
  • Good understanding of budget preparation and processes
  • Good knowledge of the company’s business, environment and activities
  • Good analytical skills
INDIRECT SALES BUSINESS PARTNER
Reporting to the Wholesale Partners Team Leader, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the management of the Indirect Sales activities.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Contributing in maintaining and growing the Orange prepaid revenue generated through indirect sales channels in a specific region
  • Participating in achieving sales targets and company business objectives in the area
  • Ensuring Orange products and services continuous presence and availability within the designated area and ensuring that customers have a good visibility of where they can buy or get orange products and services
  • Ensuring that there is no stock disruption and branding materials are in place
  • Encouraging point of sales to sell more Orange products and develop a positive relationship
  • Providing branding material to point of sales whenever necessary
  • Providing database and/or catalogue of regional facts (fact sheet and list of point of sales available and update on a monthly basis)
  • Contributing to the proactive development of sales: collecting and inquiring on orders at the dealer, sub dealer and point of sales levels
  • Proposing specific actions that could contribute to the development of the sales in the region
  • Ensuring that the partner is serviced in an efficient and timely manner
  • Ensuring that the contractual obligations are met and implementing the necessary actions in an efficient and timely manner
Qualifications and experience:
  • Diploma in Marketing, Sales or Business
  • 3 years of experience in a similar role
Skills:
  • Proven ability to negotiate and interact with a wide range of people
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of merchandising and sales promotion
  • Computer literate (MS Office)
  • Driving licence
BUYER
Reporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to the definition and the implementation of strategy and resources to optimize the Procurement operations of the business.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring the adherence to the procurement policy by all relevant Departments
  • Negotiating better deals with suppliers and ensure that all request conform to specificity and delivery done on time (supplier relationship)
  • Ensuring that anything procured falls within the budget in case of waiver to some requests, communication be done through the sourcing committee
  • Ensuring the adherence to lead times by expediting orders
  • Evaluating core suppliers, ensure that our core business products (scratch card, sim cards, handsets) are ordered and delivered on time
  • Recording savings and share information received is with the Group
  • Ensuring that all orders delivered under the domain are received in Nav, make follow up for suppliers payments through accounts/treasury, in order to build a stronger relationship with suppliers
  • Preparing purchase request in the form of recommendations to the sourcing committee for consideration and approval, normally for values above 50k
  • Acting as an interface between Departments and suppliers, through negotiating better deals
  • Liaising with commercial Departments on their request
  • Uploading the suppliers and items in the system for procurement process and payment to take place
Qualifications and experience:
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Sourcing
  • 3 years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain activities
Skills:
  • Good knowledge of Procurement Operations and Management
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Good analytical skills
  • Time management
  • Innovative

Closing date and application instructions

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to: jobsbw.obw@orange.com

The subject window on email should only contain the title of the position being applied for.
Closing date: 26th November 2015.

Kindly note, that Orange Botswana shall only correspond to short - listed candidates. 

Vacancies at GlaxoSmithKline's Botswana , 11/26/2015


GlaxoSmithKline's Botswana business requires a First Line Sales Manager with a medical background as a requisite do the marketing and promotion of the company’s pharmaceutical products.
First Line Sales Leader

Requirements

Tertiary Qualification: A degree/diploma in any of the medical sciences is a pre-requsite. A commercial background/experience and minimum of two years experience in the field will be an added advantage. The suitable candidate should have good selling and interpersonal skills as well as business acumen.
Plus minimum two years pharmaceutical industry experience as a prerequisite. Supervisory experience will be an added advantage as they will manage the sales team.
The position will require extensive traveling into our markets. A valid and clean driver’s license is a pre-requisite.
Medical Rep

Requirements

Tertiary Qualification: A degree/diploma in any of the medical sciences is a pre-requsite. A commercial background/experience and minimum of two years experience in the field will be an added advantage. The suitable candidate should have good selling and interpersonal skills as well as business acumen.
The position will require extensive traveling into our markets. A valid and clean driver’s license is a pre-requisite.

Company profile

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research-based Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare companies.

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should please register their updated CV on:
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_gsk/external1931/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=281589&localeCode=en-us
Or email to;
lebo.m.mahlatji@gsk.com with email header Botswana Sales Rep
Deadline for applications is COB Friday 27th November 2015
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Jobs in Letlhakane at MINOPEX BOTSWANA (PTY) Ltd


Minopex Botswana is looking for a Maintenance Planner to fill the vacancy in the Botswana Plant.

Requirements

VACANCY – 1 YEAR CONTRACT
Job Title : MAINTENANCE PLANNER
Job Reference : MINO11/19
Close Date : 30/11/2015
Job category : PROCESS
Location : LETLHAKANE
Job Type : 12 MONTHS
Division / Group : MINOPEX BOTSWANA
Qualification Level : N4 with relevant Engineering Trade Test
Experience : 5+ years
Job Description : The purpose of this position is to manage the Planning Office for minimum downtime, using the OnKey computerized maintenance management system.
Main purpose : The Maintenance Planner coordinates and monitors all engineering maintenance planning activities. Gather critical information (spares, resources and tools arranged) for effective and safe execution. Responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate and comprehensive assets register. Managing the Plant critical spares list. Provide asset reports to the Plant Engineer. In-depth root cause analysis and report the findings when major failures occur. Compile monthly reports and submit to relevant parties.
Competencies / Skills : N4 with relevant Engineering Trade Test and at last 5 years’ experience as a qualified artisan. Expert knowledge of the maintenance computer On Key system is required. Valid driver’s license is required.
Job Title : ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION FOREMAN
Job Reference : MINO11/1902
Close Date : 30/11/2015
Job category : ENGINEERING
Location : LETLHAKANE
Job Type : 12 months contract
Qualification Level : NCC with relevant Engineering Trade Test
Experience : 5 years
Job Title : Plant Manager
Job Reference :
Close Date : 30/11/2015
Job category : Process
Location : Botswana
Job Type : Contract Specific
Grade / Level : N/A
Division / Group : Minopex
Qualification Level : Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Process
Experience : 5-10 years

Closing date and application instructions

NB: Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of educational certificates to the postal address below:
MINOPEX BOTSWANA (PTY) Ltd
P.O. Box 1307
Letlhakane
OR via email to recruitment.botswana@minopex.co.za ONLY
Closing date for applications is the 30th NOVEMBER 2015
Only short listed candidates will be responded to
If you have not heard from us by the 4TH DECEMBER 2015 please note that your application was unsuccessful.

JOBS AT URC BOTSWANA , 11/26/2015


URC Botswana is looking for motivated individuals with strong relevant experience to join the ASSIST Project Team in strengthening the community health system response to HIV/AIDS. The project is funded by the U.S. Government PEPFAR program to achieve epidemic control of HIV/AIDS in Botswana. At this point we are filling a total of three (3) Head Office-based adviser positions on our core team to lead the overall implementation of our improvement work in seven priority districts. Under the Botswana ASSIST project, URC is working with dedicated local improvement teams and existing community platforms to apply quality improvement methods to community referral processes with the aim of ensuring more effective linkage to HIV testing and care, as well as retention in treatment.
Local Governance and Sustainability Adviser

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities: The LGS Adviser will work as part of the core team to actively guide the broader team in all aspects relating to the engagement with national and local governance structures and actors, ensuring that our work to strengthen community and district-level platforms and HIV-related referral processes fit into evolving decentralization processes in Botswana, specifically the revitalization of integrated primary health care. The LGS Adviser will work closely with the other advisers and community coordinators to coordinate with Government and other partners, and help navigate the landscape of existing community platforms and actors. The Adviser will also work closely with the Learning Adviser in facilitating cross-community, district and national learning of the improvement experience toward the effective and sustainable institutionalization of achieved progress.
Community Improvement Coordinators
to lead the implementation and coordination of our improvement work in three geographic areas around Gaborone, and in Gaborone itself.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities: The MEL Adviser will work as part of the core team to actively guide the broader team on all project aspects of monitoring and evaluation, as well as strategies and activities to ensure horizontal and institutional learning. The Adviser will work closely with the QI Adviser in the continuous refinement, implementation and evaluation of the project improvement plan, including the generation of meaningful change documentation on the basis of a sound data management system. Other responsibilities include the coordination with other PEPFAR and Government partners around data quality and reporting both at national and district level, as well as support, training and backstopping of the project’s community coordinators and coaches in communities.
Quality Improvement Adviser

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities: The QI Adviser will work as part of the core team to actively guide and support the team on all aspects related to the science and practice of quality improvement in the context of the global USAID-ASSIST project. The QIA will specifically support the community-based work facilitated and coordinated by improvement coordinators in the 7 priority districts. Primary QIA duties include, but are not limited to, technical guidance on community-based improvement work, and the coordination and planning with community and other partners at national and subnational levels. The position requires a professional with previous QI experience and the ability to synthesize lessons and improvement ideas across districts and communities.

Closing date and application instructions

For a fully detailed job description, please contact the URC country office at botswana@urc-chs.com, or visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at http://www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.
All applicants must upload a CV/Resume, and an English language cover letter; in addition, please send your application tobotswana@urc-chs.com. Closing date is December 5, 2015.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

LEAD RESEARCHER, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS - BOTSWANA INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (BITRI)



Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) invites suitably qualified applicants for the position of:
LEAD RESEARCHER, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Company profile

The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is a technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana.

Closing date and application instructions

For more details, visit the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation Facebook page or the official website atwww.bitri.co.bw
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is December 1, 2015.
NB: BITRI will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

ACCOUNTANT - BOTSWANA INSURANCE COMPANY


Botswana Insurance Company Limited, the Insurer of First Choice since 1975, is looking to recruit a suitably qualified citizen to fill the following vacant position, tenable in Gaborone:
ACCOUNTANT

Requirements

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant provides support for various business units with detailed daily and periodic financial statements reconciliations and analysis. This position will lead and supervise the BIC accounting team. In addition, it will ensure that accounting control policies and procedures are in place for the Accounting Department, being able to recognize and correct deficiencies when necessary.
Key Performance Areas
  • Performs the more complex general accounting activities (e.g preparation of Investment analyses)
  • Oversees Reinsurance accounting , Credit control, and Accounts payables departments
  • Makes work assignments, schedules, and reviews work in progress.
  • Ensures timely consolidation of financial statement e.g balance sheets, profit and loss, etc
  • Assist in preparations of Group consolidations
  • Assisting in pre-audit and post audit preparations
  • Ensures that accounting activities are performed according to legislation.
  • Handles personnel actions including performance reviews
  • Improves and/or modifies standard procedures.
  • Assures adequate documentation/support of transactions and reports Organisational budget control
Competencies
  • In-depth working knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories and practices
  • Knowledge in Insurance accounting is an added advantage
  • Skill in supervising employees
  • Ability to lead and delegate
  • Strong organizational ability and detailed oriented
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet development
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to analyze data, problem-solve and make decisions
Job requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus CIMA or ACCA part qualified
  • 4 or more years of previous accounting experience
  • 2 years of previous supervisory experience

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants should email a motivation letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and academic qualifications to careers@bic.co.bwby the 29th November 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be responded to. If you have not heard from us by the 20th December 2015 please consider your application unsuccessful.

SALES MANAGER - FNB INSURANCE BROKERS (BOTSWANA) (PTY) LTD (FNBIB)


FNB Insurance Brokers (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd (FNBIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank Holdings (Pty) Ltd and a registered Insurance Broker as per the NBFIRA Act. Invites applications for the following vacancies:
Sales Manager
Reporting directly to the Head of FNBIB, the successful incumbent will be responsible for providing insurance advice solutions to Clients. In addition, he/she will be providing sales and relationship management support to the business.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Formulate a comprehensive national sales strategy to ensure market share growth for FNBIB.
  • Manage and implement the FNBIB sales strategy to ensure profit growth.
  • Develop sound relationships with new customers across all segments.
  • Develop sound relationships with insurance industry stakeholders.
  • Preparation of annual budgets and management of performance against budget.
  • Origination of new business and to onboard new clients on the FNBIB client portfolio.
  • Brand and market positioning of the FNBIB brand
  • Identification and implementation of national sales channels to provide insurance solutions to customers.
  • Adherence to sales compliance as per regulatory requirements.
  • Effective and efficient execution of all sales fulfillment processes and continuous enhancements to improve the efficiencies.
Experience, skills and qualifications required for this role are as follows:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in any business discipline or equivalent insurance qualification
  • COP Accreditation
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in insurance sales management and relationship management in an insurance or financial institution.
  • Leadership of sales teams (personal and corporate)
  • Sales negotiating skills
  • Strong listening, presentation and written communication skills
  • Ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations
  • Effective decision making, strategy development and the ability to drive results.
  • Ability to influence without authority at senior levels
  • Strong collaboration and ability to manage across functions.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to improve efficiencies and innovate.

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants are advised to send their Curriculum Vitae with an Application letter to the below email address by 25th November 2015.
recruitment@fnbbotswana.co.bw

CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - FNB INSURANCE BROKERS (BOTSWANA) (PTY) LTD (FNBIB)


FNB Insurance Brokers (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd (FNBIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank Holdings (Pty) Ltd and a registered Insurance Broker as per the NBFIRA Act. Invites applications for the following vacancies:
Client Services Representative
Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for providing clients with excellent sales and service by ensuring that they are serviced promptly.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Formulation of Insurance proposals (Personal and Corporate)
  • Portfolio review and client management
  • FNBIB Risk Management and Insurance placement
  • Perform customer needs analysis
  • Sales of insurance products and policies within regulatory requirements
  • Develop and maintain cross sell opportunities
  • Delivery of exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectation through proactive, innovative and appropriate insurance solutions
  • Client retention
  • Maintenance of expect knowledge on short term and long term insurance products, placement procedures and timelines in order to drive and achieve relevant sales targets
  • Conducting presentations to potential clients (business pitch)
  • Provision of an efficient administration services through careful and timeous planning, reporting and updating all related information
  • Contribution towards sales and profit growth for the business
Experience, skills and qualifications required for this role are as follows:
  • Diploma in business management or equivalent insurance qualification. Insurance diploma will be an advantage
  • Certificate of Proficiency in short term and / or long-term insurance
  • Knowledge and understanding of Insurance Industry Acts
  • At least three years’ experience in insurance sales and customer relationship management
Proven competencies and skills:
  • Good business acumen and a self-starter
  • Personal authority and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the business
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Time management discipline
  • Passion for client service
  • Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office and proposal writing skills
  • Time management discipline

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants are advised to send their Curriculum Vitae with an Application letter to the below email address by 25th November 2015.
recruitment@fnbbotswana.co.bw

MEDICAL REP - GLAXOSMITHKLINE BOTSWANA


GlaxoSmithKline's Botswana business requires a Sales Representative with a medical background as a requisite do the marketing and promotion of the company’s pharmaceutical products.
Medical Rep

Requirements

Tertiary Qualification: A degree/diploma in any of the medical sciences is a pre-requsite. A commercial background/experience and minimum of two years experience in the field will be an added advantage. The suitable candidate should have good selling and interpersonal skills as well as business acumen.
The position will require extensive traveling into our markets. A valid and clean driver’s license is a pre-requisite.

Company profile

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research-based Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare companies.

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should please register their updated CV on:
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_gsk/external1931/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=281589&localeCode=en-us
Or email to;
lebo.m.mahlatji@gsk.com with email header Botswana Sales Rep
Deadline for applications is COB Friday 27th November 2015
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.