Botswana Ash – Job Opportunities

Botswana ash shutdown and plant maintenance – May 2017

Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd is a Soda Ash and Salt producing Company situated at Sua Pan in Botswana, approximately 180 km by tarred road northwest of Francistown. The Company will hold its Major Plant Maintenance Shutdown beginning of May 2017.

The Company is looking for experienced and qualified Technicians, Artisans and Semi-Skilled Artisans in the following Trades:

MECHANICAL FITTER
WELDER
FABRICATOR/BOILERMAKER
CODED WELDER
RIGGER
ELECTRICIAN
INSTRUMENTATION MECHANICIAN
MACHINIST
PAINTER
CLERK OF WORKS
MAINTENANCE PLANNER
SUPERVISOR – Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking, Rigging, Electrical, Instrumentation.
QUALITY INSPECTOR - Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
Job Summary
To carry out plant maintenance repairs and critical equipment overhauls within a specified time period during the major shutdown. The company plant equipment comprises of several types of pumps, compressors, fans/ blowers, isolation and control valves, pipe installations, compactors, crushers, screens, centrifuges, cyclones, heat exchangers and other specialized process equipment).

Key Performance Areas

Maintenance / Repairs of plant equipment
Installation / Fitting of such equipment
Troubleshooting and analytical skill on above listed equipment
Safely carries out the day to day services for the plant
Requirements
Requirements

Ideally “O” levels or equivalent plus recognised 4 years Trade Apprenticeship (NCC) in any of the trades above.
4 years post qualification experience preferably in a heavy industrial plant environment.
Pass experience on major shutdown at Botswana Ash shall be an added advantage
NB: For Supervisory and Quality Inspectors positions candidates must have at least an NCC Certificate with a minimum of 5 years work experience, three of which should have been at a supervisory level. Experience in Shutdowns would be an added advantage.

For Semi-skilled trades candidates must have at least trade test C or B Certificate with a minimum of 2 years work experience. Experience in Shutdowns would be an added advantage.

Closing date and application instructions
Those who meet the requirements should forward their applications including their detailed CV and contact telephone numbers to:

The Human Capability Manager
Private Bag Sow 7
Sowa town
Botswana

E-mail address: recruitment@botash.bw or fax to: 6213213

Closing Date: 30 December 2016

Breaking News!!!

Team Botswana 4X400m in the final

Botswana Men's 4X400m team comprising of Isaac Makwala, Karabo Sibanda, Onkabetse Nkobolo, Gaone Leaname Maotoanong qualified for the final as they finished the heat positioned 4 with the time of 2.59.35 (new national record). 

( Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)

Men's 4 by 400m Relay Final
Lane 1.Brazil...National Record 2:58.56
Lane 2.Poland........2:58.00
Lane 3.Jamaica.....2:56.75
Lane 4.Belgium.....2:59.25
Lane 5.USA............2:54.29
Lane 6.Bahamas...2:56.72
Lane 7.Botswana..2:59.35
Lane 8.Cuba..........2:59.13
RACE DATE & TIME: Saturday 20 August 2016, 2235hrs (BW Sunday 0335hrs

Botswana Oil - Procurement Officer

PROCUREMENT OFFICER 

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or an Equivalent Qualification or CIPS qualification 
Minimum of 2 (two) years relevant experience in a procurement role with similar deliverables. 
Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other relevant professional body is a requirement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Procurement Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation of the procurement procedures and processes of the company in line with its Procurement Policy. 
One of your major roles will be to provide advice. You will also be required to assist user departments and follow-up on procurements and contracts. You will be in charge of the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP's) or Invitation To Tenders (ITT's), for the supply of goods and services. Prudent negotiations skills are essential to ensure optimisation of service level agreements. You will be required to manage supplier relationships. 
High level expertise in procurement related systems is a necessity. You must possess ability to interpret and ascertain the technical qualifications of bids. A Self-motivated candidate with excellent communication skills is what we are looking for. 

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an Application
CV
Copies of Certified Certificates 
TO
E-Mail: recruitment@botswanaoil.co.bw
Only Short-listed candidates will be communicated to

CLOSING DATE: 30.AUGUST.2016

Sprint Couriers Gaborone- Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management or an equivalent qualifications
• 5 years' experience General Human Resources environment

DUTIES
• Development of company policies and procedures in line with international best practice.
• Works closely in an advisory role with department managers to assist in implementing         policies procedures and the consistent interpretation thereof.
• Conduct skills audits and analyze competency gaps to design employee training plan and success in planning programs.
• Recruitment of staff to vacancies; assess applications interview applicants, give selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointment.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude towards company objectives.
• Serve as a link between senior management and employee by administering disciplinary/ grievances interpreting and giving guidance and policies to resolve work-related problems.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of HR function and staff relating to employment compensation, labour relations and employee relation.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as vacancies, leave, absenteeism rates and performance appraisals.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, arbitration
decisions, and industrial court judgments to assist employment regulation trends.
• Play an active role in employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs.

SKILLS
• Business driven with financial acumen
• Strategic planning and ability to provide through leadership
• Complex problem solution and general management expertise
• High level of professionalism and integrity and strong team player 
• Ability to influence senior management
• Ability to architect and drive change


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Years spent in the courier industry or transportation of bulk material will be added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an Application
Detailed CV
Certified Copies of Certificates

TO
The Human Resources Manager
Sprint Couriers,
P 0. Box 401795
Gaborone

NO Fax/Email Applications
*Only Short-listed candidates will be communicated to

CLOSING DATE: 26.AUGUST.2016

Botswana Power Corporation - Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has embarked on a strategic journey in its pursuit to become a competitive commercial power utility within the region that is responsive and customer focused. To achieve this goal, a number of strategic Business Units have been established, and the placement of key professionals to drive this mandate is critical.
BPC requires dynamic, result oriented and customer focused individuals who believe they can be part of a great team that delivers power to Batswana, to apply for the following positions:

1. OPERATOR (TELELOGGER/FORKLIT) TENABLE IN FRANCISTOWN –CHR SBU

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To efficiently operate Telelogger/Forklift in accordance with procedures and safe manner for loading, and off-loading materials.

Qualifications:
Special types’ driver’s license and Forklift Operator’s Certificate.
Experience:
At-least two (2) years operating lifting machines in technical store.
Competencies:
Cooperation and compliance with instructions
General conduct
Achievement of work target
Procedural awareness and understanding
Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2016

2. RECORDS ASSISTANTS TENABLE IN GABORONE, MORUPULE AND FRANCISTOWN X 3 (TEMP FOR MONTHS-CHR SBU)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide a range of basic routine clerical activities within departments such as processing and filing documents and completion of records to ensure the accurate, secure maintenance of records strictly in accordance with laid down procedures.

Qualifications:
Recognized Certificated in Records Management and Archives Administration.
Experience:
One year post qualification experience in records management environment.
Competencies:
Attention to details
Accuracy
Procedural Awareness
Time management
Customer focus.
Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2016

3. FILING CLERK TENABLE IN GABORONE –CHR SBU

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To file and maintain records within a Department and compile registers of outgoing and incoming files to facilitated retrieval of information.

Qualifications:
COSC/BGSE and basic record maintenance course.
Introduction to computers
Experience:
None.
Competencies:
Procedural Awareness and Understanding
Interpersonal and Communication skills
Compliance, Conscientious
Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2016

4. SECURITY SUPERITENDANT TENABLE IN FRANCISTOW –CS SBU

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop, coordinate and monitor Security management systems and activities in order to minimise security risks exposure such as theft, fraud and vandalism in order to lower the Corporation’s cost base.

Qualifications:
Recognized Degree in Security Management or related area.
Membership of recognized security institution or association.
Experience:
Five (5) years post qualification experience in which three (3) years will have been served in a senior position in Security management or related field in an industrial environment.
Competencies:
Communications and consultation – supervisory
Planning and Coordination – supervisory
Investigative skills
Team leadership and motivation
Interpersonal and customer focus skills.
Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2016

5. LOSS CONTROL SUPERINTENDENT – TENABLE IN FRANCISTOWN - CS BU

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop, coordinate and monitor SHEQ programmes and activities in order to minimise safety and health risks and to ensure compliance with BPC’s integrated SHEQ performance standards as well as statutory requirements.

Qualifications:
Recognised Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related area.
Registration in a recognised occupational safety institution preferred.
Experience:
Five (5) years post qualification experience in which three (3) will have been in the area of SHEQ or related field in an industrial environment.
Competencies:
Interpersonal and communication skills
Team Leadership
Supervisory skills
Attention to detail
Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2016

6. ASSISTANT TRANSMISSION ENGINEER X 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To organise, supervise and control the maintenance and operation of transmission equipment to ensure maximum availability of the system.
Position Requirements

Qualifications:
Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience:
Five (5) years relevant experience with Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering in power transmission environment or
Three (3) years relevant experience with Degree in Electrical Engineering
Competencies:
Diagnostic Ability
Team Leadership
Result oriented
Pro-active, innovative, and creative
Technical Expertise
Analytical thinking
Closing Date: Friday 2nd September 2016

7. TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN X 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To control and carry out operation, maintenance and repair of transmission substation equipment to ensure effective, safe and speedy maintenance.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience:
Three (3) years experience in maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting in a High Voltage Environment
Competencies:
Interpersonal and communication skills
Team Leadership
Supervisory skills
Attention to detail
Closing Date: Friday 2nd September 2016

Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to send their Application, Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates through the Records Management Unit in an envelope clearly marked in bold letter, the position being applied for (exactly as the title appears above) as well as where the position is tenable( that is its location to:

Manager
Human Resources Services
Botswana Power Corporation
P O Box 48
GABORONE

Or alternatively e-mail the applications (applies to all positions) to recruitment@bpc.bw, indicating the position being applied for on the subject line.
+ 267 360 3000
+ 267 360 7000
+ 267 492 0200
+ 267 241 2794