JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN GABORONE

Applications are invited from competent, innovative and result oriented individuals to join us for the following position tenable in Ghanzi, Tsabong, Gumare, and Maun Branch.

Assurance Clerk

Purpose of the job
To provide effective and efficient Funeral Insurance services to the Funeral Services Group.

Requirements

Key Performance Areas
Successful candidates will be expected to;

• Ensure that all records and package procedures are followed on daily transactions
• Receive customers, receipt, reconcile and prepare for banking to be done
• Acquire new business by reaching out to potential clients
• Liaise with the relevant authority in terms of all the transport requisitions
• Ensure that banking on daily basis has been done
• Communicate effectively with reporting line managers
• Keep the business place clean and tidy at all times

Qualifications & Experience

• O level or equivalent
• Certificate of Proficiency
• 1 year experience working in an insurance or related field.

Required Competencies

• Effective communication at all levels
• Ability to facilitate customer needs
• Good Communication skills
• Pro-active and Innovative
• Computer knowledge

Company profile

FSG Limited is Botswana’s leading funeral services provider with nineteen (19) branches across the country.

Closing date and application instructions

Qualified and competent candidates should forward comprehensive CV’s, certified copies of certificates and at least two references to the following address not later than 06th April 2016.

Head of Human Resources
Private Bag BO 211, Bontleng
Gaborone
Email: recruitment@fsg.co.bw

N.B Correspondence will only be entered into with successful candidates.

EMPLOYMENT IN BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

2016 Cambridge International Examinations, & University of London and Association of Business Executive, UK INVIGILATORS (TEMPORARY)

Ref: (EAC 01/03/2016)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals who wish to invigilate (Temporary) the 2016 CIE, ABE and University of London International Examinations in May/June, October/November and December. The required invigilators are for the Gaborone centres only. Invigilators will be required to prepare for and supervise live examinations to ensure that candidates write examinations under a conducive, free and fair environment.

Kindly indicate in your application letter, the examination that you would like to invigilate.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification:
A minimum of a diploma in Teaching, Public
Administration, Human Resources Management, Social
Work or any other relevant field is required.

Experience:

Invigilators
Previous experience in invigilation of the above
mentioned external examinations or any international
examinations or similar examinations. Kindly indicate the
number of years and level of examination invigilated.

Senior/ Chief Invigilators
Previous experience in supervision of the invigilation of
international examinations or tertiary level for BEC or
similar examinations is required.

Duties/ Responsibilities
Successful applicants will;

1. Ensure that examination rooms are prepared for the candidates to write the examinations; as per the BEC Conduct of Examinations Guidelines and the respective examination body’s guidelines
2. Ensure that examinations are written under a conducive environment; clean rooms, no external noise, sessions are timed correctly, properly account for examination materials etc
3. Ensure that candidate are aware of the rules and regulations governing the conduct of examinations and abide by them
4. Ensure that each candidate is provided with adequate examination materials appropriate for each subject
5. Ensure that no acts of malpractice or maladministration occur; candidates do not copy, collude or cheat in any way
6. Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times during the examination and handle candidate’s queries promptly.

Short-listed applicants will be expected to go through training/ orientation organised by BEC or its representatives to familiarise them with expectations of the assignment and documents to be used during the examination.

Closing date and application instructions

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit typed application letters, detailed and updated curriculum vitae, and names of two (2) referees, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, and Omang at the close of business on the 14th April 2016 to:

Human Resource Manager,
Botswana Examinations Council
Plot 54864, KT Motsete Road, P/Bag 0070,
Gaborone, Telephone No: 365 0700

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with incomplete documentation or sent by fax will not be considered.

INTERN - IPRO BOTSWANA - APRIL 2016

Do you have a passion for capital markets?

IPRO IS RECRUITING FOR A FINANCIAL ANALYST INTERN

Job Title: Financial Analyst intern
Location: Gaborone

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Tracking and analysing economic and investment market trends
• Independently researching & analysing investments
• Providing in-depth, detailed investment reports

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum: Degree in Finance or equivalent
• Must have graduated within the last two (2) years
• Basic understanding of local, regional and international financial markets

Requisite Skills, Competencies and Abilities

• Passion for capital markets
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High Ethical and Professional standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Company profile

IPRO Botswana is one of the most Avant Garde Investment Management firms in Botswana, providing a uniquely wide array of bespoke and tailor made Investments & Corporate Advisory Solutions to Institutions and Individuals.

Closing date and application instructions

Application Deadline: 11th of April 2016

DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Send us your detailed CV and a motivation letter :
Email: hr@ipro.co.bw,

Hand Delivery: IPRO (Botswana) Pty Ltd – Plot 70667, Fairscape Precinct, The Tower, Fairgrounds Office Park,

or Post: IPRO (Botswana) Pty Ltd , P/Bag 351, Suite 472, Kgale View Postnet, Gaborone, Botswana

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TRAINEE - BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

Be a successful member of a highly competitive sales team by exceeding customer expectations, targets and generating income potential by developing and expanding the customer base through creative and innovative sales strategies

BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

TRAINEE SALES EXECUTIVE – AUDI NEW & USED

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Sales Manager , the incumbent will be required to:
• Meet and exceed sales targets through innovative selling skills using Trade exchange
• Exceed customer requirements at every interface
• Sell the range of available stock
• Complete accurate and quality paperwork
• Assume responsibility for risk
• Exercise caution in dealing with customer expectations
• Represent company in networking within external and challenging business environment
• Follow up on sales opportunities (leads)
• Follow through on sale after delivering of the vehicle
• Keep customer up to date throughout the sales process
• Urgent focus on selling process and the required timeline

KNOWLEDGE

• Up to date with product knowledge, sales, market trends
• General business & financial understanding
• General understanding of valuation process

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for success, inspired behaviour & self motivated
• Challenging opinions held by others
• Influential persuasive communicator
• Highly competitive
• Strong commitment to results
• Outstanding interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail

SKILLS

• Persuasively selling style and talking fluently
• Listening skills
• Planning, organising, control and time keeping
• Sourcing
• Deadline & Customer Service orientation
• Work independently
• Ability to deal with customer diversities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Driver’s licence
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel and Word)
• A proven achievement track record in sales will be added advantage
• O Level/BGCSE
• A Marketing diploma will be an added advantage.

Closing date and application instructions

CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 10TH APRIL 2016

Send your CV to: Human Resources Assistant, P.O. Box 262, Gaborone, Botswana
E-mail: patricia.ikitseng@bmr.co.bw

Please be informed that only successful applicants will be contacted. If you are not contacted within a month of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.

JOBS AT UNITED NATIONS BOTSWANA - MARCH 2016

Associate Statistician

Director, General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

DIRECTOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Director, Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM)

PRINCIPAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER ( Temporary Job Opening) [Temporary][Cancelled]

Chief of Branch, Population Studies Branch

Director, Macroeconomics Policy and Financing for Development Division

Chief Service Delivery [Temporary]

Chief of Service, Finance

DIRECTOR, SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR NORTH AFRICA [Temporary]

DIRECTOR, REGIONAL OFFICE FOR THE ARAB STATES

Director, Energy Division

Director, United Nations Information Centre in Cairo

Secretary of Governing Bodies, Secretariat of Governing Bodies and Stakeholders

Director, Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP)

Chief of Branch, Programme

Chief of Branch, Outreach and Communications Branch

DIRECTOR, ESCWA CENTRE FOR WOMEN

CHIEF, NATURAL RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION, D-1

Chief of Service, Ombudsman

Chief of Unit, Committee for Development Policy Secretariat

INTER-REGIONAL ADVISER ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Senior Programme Officer, Human Settlements (Project Post)

Chief, Technical Cooperation Section

SENIOR REVISER, CHINESE

Chief of Section, Investigations [Temporary]

Chief of Section, Public Information

SENIOR INTERPRETER, FRENCH

Senior Reviser, French ( 2 posts)

SENIOR INFORMATION ANALYST, POLITICAL AFFAIRS [Temporary]

SENIOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER [Temporary]

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER [Cancelled]

Senior Economic Affairs Officer

SENIOR REVISER, CHINESE

Senior Interpreter (Spanish)

CHIEF OF SECTION (KNOWLEDGE SERVICES) [Cancelled]

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Senior Reviser (Spanish)

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CHINA SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SCHOLARSHIPS
TENABLE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development invites applicants from qualified citizens of Botswana for nine (9) undergraduate scholarships tenable in China for the academic year 2016. Aspirants are advised that the language of instruction is in Chinese, in this regard there is a mandatory language preparatory program for 1-2 years. The Chinese government scholarship covers tuition fees, basic learning materials, accommodation, living allowance, outpatient medical service and comprehensive medical insurance.

Program Categories Major Study
(Academic year) Chinese Language
(Preparatory) Study
(Academic year) Duration of Scholarship (Academic year)
Undergraduate 4-5 1-2 4-7

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should:

1) Be citizens of Botswana in good health.
2) Have attained minimum of 46 points (BGCSE or equivalent)
3) Have school subjects in accordance with chosen speciality.
4) Be twenty five (25) years or below.
5) Have completed Secondary General Education (BGCSE or equivalent) in less than two (2) years from the date of this application.

Instructions of the CSC Online Application System for MOE Scholarship:

Step 1: Visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org and click ‘‘Application Online for International Students”.
Step 2: Read ‘‘Tips for Online application” carefully before clicking ‘‘NEXT” to the registration page.
Step 3: After registration, log in with your user name and password. Choose Chinese Government Scholarship as your scholarship type unless you are applying for other Cooperation Program Scholarship.
Step 4: Put 0721 as your Agency Number.
Step 5: Please fill in the Online Application Form truly, correctly and completely following the steps listed on the left of the page.
Applicants are required to select a discipline before choosing their majors. For any doubt about the disciplines and majors, please refer to the Disciplines Index, which can be downloaded from ‘Help”.

Step 6: Click Preview and check your Application Form carefully before submitting it. Click confirmation of Submit to submit your Application Form.
Step 7: Download the completed Application Form by clicking Download Application and print two hard copies.
Step 8: You can make changes to your application by clicking Retrieve Application on the left of the page. But make sure to submit it again by clicking Confirmation of Submit after finishing all the changes. Otherwise, the retrieved application will become invalid and your new application will not be received either.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:

1) Application stating one (1) preferred programme of study and three institutions strictly in accordance with those listed in the directory of Chinese Higher Education Institutions. Applicants can find this information from (http://bw.china-embassy.org/eng. or http:// en.csc.edu.cn/laihua orhttp://www.studyinchina.edu.cn) also include contact details e.g. cell phone and telephone numbers.
2) Study plan (no less than 200 words)
3) Certified copy of Omang (National Identity Card).
4) Certified copy of Certificate(s) or result slip
5) Certified copy of the passport(page 2)
6) Completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form (downloadable fromhttp://en.csc.edu.cn/)

ASPIRANTS WHO ARE ALREADY ON GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

All applications must be addressed to:

Director
Department of Tertiary Education Financing
P/Bag 0079
Gaborone

Marked: The People’s Republic of China Scholarship 2016

OR

Hand delivered at Department of Tertiary Education Financing – Records Office 78

Closing date: 08th April 2016

For more detail call;

Publicity Office at telephone no: 3719319/3719320/3719321/3719322
Or Switchboard at: 3164023 /3719301
NB: ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

PROJECT MANAGER

Our client is looking for a seasoned Project Manager for their business, if this opportunity speaks to you please refer to the key responsibilities below and apply.

Job description

Report to Project Director, your key responsibility is as follows;

• Should understand the Project cycle of Proposals, Estimation efforts, Engineering andexecution Work Process in all phases
• Capable of working with Sales team on new Proposals, and understand Contracts, Pricing Models, commercial aspects (such as liabilities, project margins, etc).
• Understand Project Progress and productivity metrics/statistics with respect to resource plan and Project Schedule
• Understand and able to implement Change Management Process with timely Client approvals
• Organize/Conduct weekly & monthly review meetings with Client and identifying key area of concern, identify risks and provide a mitigation plan
• Conduct Project schedule development discussions.
• Capable of interfacing/interacting with all stakeholders including process licensors, Clients,statutory authorities and vendors on routine/critical project execution issues.
• Capable of interfacing discipline managers for purpose of resolving engineering issues on the Project
• Capable of interfacing with Procurement Team to identify Procurement concerns and progress
• Should be resolve inter-discipline queries and seek necessary help from within office to resolve disputed issues.
• Must have worked on Projects with scope such as FEED, Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering, EPCm, and PMC within budget and within agreed
• Should have good experience in construction management
• Handling the overall project.(Construction, Monitoring, Execution, Planning, Scheduling, Controlling etc.)
• Should have good communication skills in dealing with various consultants, contractors and client management.
• Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required and labour involved
• Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involves liaising with architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.
• Understand and Prepare the Design docket along with all good for construction drawings.
• To be excellent in preparing BOQ, BoM, Costing sheets,
• To be excellent in Vendor Management, Problem solving and decision making for all projects.
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.
• Have to Interact with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Sales & Marketing teams.

Requirements, Education and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Project Management with a minimum 10 years in successful implementation of Projects.
• Should be aware of safety needs and demonstrate safety during Project Executions
• Should be open for Travel & Relocation as and when required as per the requirement of the work
• Computer skills for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs required, should be good with Excel
• Should be open for Travel & Relocation as and when required as per the requirement of the work

Closing date and application instructions

Please visit www.hrmc.co.bw or CLICK HERE to apply.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST - ATLAS COPCO BOTSWANA

Atlas Copco Botswana is looking for a Product Specialist.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST
ROCK DRILLING TOOLS(RDT)

Requirements

This position fills a strategic role in our effort to increase service level to our customers and thereby further grow our Rock Drilling Tools (RDT) business in Botswana.

Our products have a strong reputation on the market and we are considered one of the market leaders in Ground support and Rock Drilling Tools when it comes to quality and performance.

Your main Mission is to assist with growing the business and you will be in direct contact with our customers and products on the field. Your success will come through gathering market intelligence and thereby be able to offer our customers competitive solutions. You will work closely with our Product Managers to come up with best possible solution.

Focus areas are:

• Developing customer relations
• Product performance audits
• Monthly performance reports
• Monthly discard analysis reports
• Rock Drilling Tools management and reporting, including Care and Maintenance
• Training on Good Drilling Practice
• Monitor and implement controls on the management of All Rock Drilling Tools
• Ensure correct products and practices are being used

Experience requirements

Minimum 5 years experience from mining environment in general and Rock Drilling Tools in particular, is an advantage.

Educational requirements

Diploma/NCC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Personality requirements

You are service minded with a sound technical understanding. You have the ability to make own decisions in order to fulfill your mission. As you will work closely with both internal personnel, as well as directly with customers, you must be great at cooperating and interacting with people at all business levels. Most importantly, to be the right candidate for this challenge where you will safeguard the interests of the company in a highly competitive environment; you need to be trustworthy, reliable and take responsibility.

Company profile

Atlas Copco Botswana (Pty) Ltd is part of the Atlas Copco Group and is dedicated to the sales, service and business marketing of various mining and construction products. The company has a Global reach spanning 180 Countries with over 45 000 employees.

Closing date and application instructions

Closing Date: 15 April 2016. Applications and detailed CVs may be forwarded to: bwahr.recruitment@bw.atlascopco.com. If no response is received within two weeks, the application should be deemed to have been unsuccessful.

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN/MASTER TECHNICIAN (FORD & MAZDA DEALERSHIP) - BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

Be part of a specialised technical team by producing high standards, quality work and ensuring exceptional customer service and excellence.

BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN/MASTER TECHNICIAN (FORD & MAZDA DEALERSHIP)

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Foreman, the incumbent will be required to:
• Diagnose and repair vehicles in accordance with the Manufacturer’s specifications
• Maintain a high level of productivity and efficiency
• Maintain a high standard of repair quality
• Ensure that workshop processes are adhered to
• Achieve set targets
• Complete Warranty repairs on vehicles, as per the specifications
• Maintain and improve on repair standards
• Implement and maintain Franchise Rules and Regulations
• Mentor and develop Apprentices and Technicians
• Maintain house-keeping and Safety Standards

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge
• Mechanical and product knowledge
• Use of Manuals and special equipment
• Computer literate

SKILLS

• Communication
• Effective time management
• Strong diagnostic ability

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Assertive and pro-active
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Career maturity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• O Level / BGCSE certificate
• National Craft Certificate (NCC) in Auto Mechanics or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Qualified Diagnostic/Master Technician
• Unendorsed Driver’s Licence

Closing date and application instructions

CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: THURSDAY 10TH APRIL 2016

Send your CV to: Human Resources Assistant, P.O. Box 262, Gaborone, Botswana
E-mail: patricia.ikitseng@bmr.co.bw

Please be informed that only successful applicants will be contacted. If you are not contacted within a month of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.