NEW JOB: Opportunities at University of Botswana , July 2014

Post	Department	Date of Posting	Last Date	Action
LECTURER (Animal Physiology) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES	Human Resources	16.07.2014	08.08.2014	Details
LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES	Human Resources	16.07.2014	31.12.2014	Details
PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES	Human Resources	16.07.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY (4 Positions)	Human Resources	16.07.2014	31.07.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT (6 Positions)	Human Resources	16.07.2014	31.07.2014	Details
TEMPORARY FULL TIME DEMONSTRATOR (Textiles and Clothing) 9 Months. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES	Human Resources	16.07.2014	31.07.2014	Details
PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (4 positions) academic year 2014/2015.	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (3 positions in Electrical Engineering + 4 positions in Electronic Engineering) academic year 2014/2015	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW	Human Resources	10.07.2014	12.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS (6 POSITIONS)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	31.07.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES (7 POSTS)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANTS (1 Position in Tourism and 1 Position in Hospitality)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT	Human Resources	10.07.2014	12.12.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT	Human Resources	10.07.2014	12.12.2014	Details
LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (Citizens Only)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR /SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT	Human Resources	10.07.2014	12.12.2014	Details
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT (2 Academic Semesters)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCILOGY	Human Resources	10.07.2014	25.07.2014	Details
SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT (2 positions)	Human Resources	10.07.2014	31.07.2014	Details
PART-TIME LECTURER IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details
PART-TIME LECTURER IN STRUCTURES - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details
PART-TIME LECTURER IN ENGINEERING MATERIALS - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details
PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY FULL-TIME DEMONSTRATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details
PART-TIME LECTURERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (3 positions)	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN WATER ENGINEERING	Human Resources	30.06.2014	30.08.2014	Details

LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW (2 Positions)	Human Resources	11.06.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES	Human Resources	06.06.2014	06.09.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	Human Resources	30.05.2014	31.12.2014	Details
PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	Human Resources	30.05.2014	31.12.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT	Human Resources	30.05.2014	31.12.2014	Details
SENIOR LECTURER (2 year contract) DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS	Human Resources	14.05.2014	29.05.2015	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES	Human Resources	29.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
TEACHING ASSISTANTS, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS	Human Resources	25.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
SENIOR LECTURER IN GEOMORPHOLOGY	Human Resources	08.04.2014	31.12.2014	Details
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN LAW	Human Resources	07.03.2014	31.12.2014	Details
DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT	Human Resources	06.03.2014	31.12.2014	Details
SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES	Human Resources	26.02.2014	31.12.2014	Det

NEW JOB: NETWORK PLANNING ENGINEER – CORE (GSM/LTE)

Summary This position exists to develop & rollout the Core Network Plan. It involves the initial dimensioning of the Core Network skeleton plan, which is the followed by the entailedPlanning in order flesh out the Core Network skeleton plan. The incumbent is involved in producing a detailed core network plan, after which he/she generates the source data for implementing the core network and defines the network element configuration parameters.The detailed Core planning starts from the predefined set of planning assumptions, which are then defined in the dimensioning phase. The detailed core planning produces the source data required for integrating the core network elements. The role includes planning for disaster recovery in the configuration of the Core Network. The job holder will be fully responsible for network performance and optimization as well as infrastructure lifecycle management.
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Head Gsm Technical
Duties
1. Obtaining capacity requirements from the technical teams and consultants, and producing the Core Network Plan. This also entails full participation in the preparation and review of technical specifications in order to meet key network performance indicators and business requirements for new services and platforms.2. Participating in the analysis of existing Core Network platforms performance statistics and recommending necessary actions to technical teams and consultants.3. Participating in the preparation of Network Designs including the creation of destinations and sub-destinations, circuit groups, numbering plan analysis and changes, GT, short codes, signaling point codes, IP addresses etc. for Core Network, based on the naming and numbering conventions adopted, fixing the routing types and creating the routing source data for each network element4. Define CS Core Network signaling points, links and link sets, routes and route sets, as well as numbering plans, which include mobile subscriber international ISDN number5. (MSISDN) ranges, mobile station roaming number (MSRN) ranges, handover number ranges, voicemail access numbers, and network element numbering and addressing.6. Define the number groups used by each network element, and the charging zones and cases for the network, including determining the collection and transfer of charging records, and generate the corresponding source data for each network element.7. Leading all acceptance testing processes for the Core Network in liaison with8. Technical Consultants, as well as Network Deployment and Operations departments.9. Providing input into the CS Core network disaster recovery plan for critical core network nodes and centres and executing acceptance testing of the CS Core Network DRP in line with agreed BCP.10. Conducting periodic assessments for Core Network nodes and tools and recommending necessary action.11. Providing input to Core Network usage reports for the regulator and generating and maintaining Core network records for various stakeholders in the commercial and technical functions.12. Collecting and analyzing core network statistics against agreed KPIs and best practice so as to identify areas of improvement. This includes receiving and analyzing optimization reports from Network Performance and NOC.13. Performing impact assessment (dependences) before recommending any changes in the network through direct reports, as well as leading any changes into the core network by producing internal work orders, change requests and test scripts for implementation.14. Follows up on changes implemented and ensures that impact assessment is done on changes made by testing and observation through direct reports.15. Reviewing technology and service trends in the telecommunications field and recommends on areas of improvement.
Qualifications
1. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering combined with at least 4 years of experience in a technical function within a telecommunications environment, or Bachelor’s degree in computing / computer sciences combined with at least 6 years in a technical function within a telecommunications environment.2. Applicants should demonstrate the following skills, aptitudes & mindsets3. A good knowledge of current telecommunications environment including the key products and services4. Wide knowledge of 2G and 3G Cellular Network Standards.5. Programming skills in various packages such as Visual Basic 2005, HIT scripting, VB with Microsoft Excel using DB.6. Proficiency in DB administration, with experience in the use of systems based on MySQL and Microsoft Access.7. Project management using Microsoft Project.

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NEW JOB: ICT SECURITY MANAGER JOB AT TTCL

Summary To design, plan and implement ICT security policies, procedures and guidelines against breaches in information confidentiality, systems availability, and systems integrity and data protection. This encompasses compliance, continuous improvements and safety.
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Head Information Services
Duties
1. Develops, implements, and monitor compliance to risks mitigation strategies to avert or minimize the impact of identified hazards to ICT systems. 2. Keeps and updates the ICT Security Policy matching with the changing security landscape3. Designs and implements Information Security Awareness Programs to all employees/users in the company. 4. Designs and implements controls that ensure ICT Systems are not used for illegal activities, e.g. software piracy5. Responsible for designing and implementing best practices and continuous improvements within the operations of ICT security. 6. Provides technical support to core data network and IS administrators to ensure systems availability, integrity and confidentiality is maintained at appropriate levels.7. Timely reports ICT security issues that require immediate attention and or action by the management.8. Provide leadership to the section by demonstrating the corporate values, accountability for actions and results of self and others and practice corporate governance in the section.9. Provide inputs to TTCL’s corporate planning processes and develop sectional objectives and functional plans that support the achievement of TTCL’s corporate objectives.10. Accountable for the development of employees and ensure the section has adequate performance capabilities in terms of skills and resources necessary to accomplish sectional objectives. 11. Accountable for performance management of employees including setting objectives, providing regular feedback on performance and coaching and mentoring to improve performance and maximize employees’ satisfaction.12. Accountable for developing section budget and monitor and control sectional expenditures and costs to meet effective use of TTCL’s financial resources.13. Implements and exercise delegated authority and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by the management from time to time.
Qualifications
• University Degree in relevant discipline• Strong interpersonal and communications and presentation skills.• Certification in either ICT Security or Cisco systems• Knowledge and understanding of the application of legislation affecting security, privacy and systems assurance.• At least Five years Experience in ICT

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NEW JOB: ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE (WHOLESALE)

Summary To manage customer accounts by selling and buying voice/data/leased transmission(capacities)/co-location/Internet bandwidth/Intelsat space lease services and solutions. Achieving performance targets in terms of revenue generation, protection of existing revenue, cost contentment and customer care is fundamental
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Account Executive
Duties
• To develop and evolve customer plans that focus on generating new and protecting existing revenue in accordance with the company marketing plans. • Ensure proper maintenance of customer documentations and records including sales data and monthly bills. • Conducting Market Intelligence with respect to Competitors’ Carrier activities as directed by sales team’s research requirements e.g. launch of new products, tariffs, termination rates, customer base etc. • Debt management of respective Accounts under her/his portfolio with guidance of Company’s credit policy. • To serve as the main communication link with the Company for respective accounts including receiving problems/complaints regarding breakdown/service outage, poor quality of service and channel them to appropriate parties for execution. • Provides first hand support to all non-mobile customers, Intelsat local customers, lease facilities customers in regards of service availability, delivery of monthly bills and collection of payments for outstanding dues. • To develop and evolve customer account plans, and sales plans focused on generating new and protecting existing revenue. • Coordination and preparations of inputs for invoices preparations in the system for payments and account settlements for both national and international. • Ensure credit verification and regular observation of terms and conditions for invoicing, payment & provide respective reports regularly.
Qualifications
• Minimum requirement is a BSC in Business Administration& Marketing and/ or equivalent qualifications from the recognized institute. • Minimum (2) years experience in sales and/or Service support • Sales revenue plan • Customer satisfaction • Customer profitability • Debt growth/Decline • Sales negotiation skills • Computer knowledge • Engineering back ground

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NEW JOB: SALES ADMINISTRATOR JOB AT TTCL

Summary To perform administrative support to the corporate sales office on a day-to-day basis to achieve sales objectives.
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Manager Corporate sales
Duties
To assist corporate sales team in producing and documenting customer proposal and contracts in an efficient and timely manner. 2. Coordinates with sales office team for timely submission and/or collection of documents (bills, contracts and brochures etc) to customers. 3. Ensure accuracy of account information to customer management /billing system(s) so as to maintain accurate customer bills. 4. To coordinate and arrange transport facilities for effective and efficient operations in corporate sales. 5. Support corporate sales team in debt management of customer accounts and liaise with customer credit department for timely payment. 6. Ensures all documents are registered, filed and stored systematically in corporate sales office 7. Compile and distribute sales office reports to all business stake holders on weekly, monthly annually. 8. To address corporate customers inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. 9. To support internal sales process and procedures
Qualifications
• Advanced Diploma in commercial/marketing• Minimum 3 years plus experiences in sales support • Independent, self-motivated, result-oriented, and a good team player • Excellent ability to plan and organize in a self directed environment• Good command of spoken and written English • Bright, energetic, dynamic with very good communication & interpersonal skills • Internet knowledge and computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office and sales applications

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NEW JOB: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE - RETAIL

Summary Provision of integrated voice/data/image/wireless products, services and solutions while making a profit, and achieves predetermined personal revenue goals including, win back, new revenue and the protection of existing revenue. Implements strong customer relationships and maintains a high level of customer service.
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Accounts Executive
Duties
1. Assist in identifying new revenue opportunities by analyzing customers’ business objectives and motivators; e.g. competitive environment, sales and financial objectives and tactical/strategic business plans 2. Assist in debt management and Credit Control of the customer accounts under portfolio as guided by the company’s Credit Policy. 3. Maintain a strong working relationship with key Decision Makers, Owners, Department Heads or Communication Contacts to ensure acceptance of solution, successful sales negotiations and long term customer relations. 4. To implement identified strategies to counter competitor’s activities and pro-actively protect network revenues and maintain working relationships. 5. Provides inputs in the preparation of proposals, sales presentations and explaining how TTCL’s products and services will provide solutions to business requirements of the customers. 6. Obtains customer commitment and negotiates conditions of sale e.g. lease, outright purchase, contracts and presents completed documentation for authorization. 7. To execute customer account plans, and sales plans focused on generating new and protecting existing revenue, and ensure overall customer satisfaction. 8. Assists in planning, scheduling and implementing promotional activities e.g. trade shows, sales campaigns, product seminars, etc.
Qualifications
• Advanced diploma in Business Studies/Administration/ Marketing/IT OR equivalent education • Experience of two years in dealing with Major accounts or Customer Relationship Management • Demonstrated ability in sales closure and ability to work in a highly competitive industry. • Knowledge of competitive communication industry issues and technologies • Ability to plan and organize in a self directed environment • Ability to establish relationships with decision makers to increase sales • Sales negotiation skills, aggressive and results-oriented • Knowledge in computer and basic software applications

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NEW JOB: HEAD NATIONAL ICTBB

Summary This position seeks to provide strategic leadership and direction to TTCL with the view to ensure that the company manages and operates the National ICT Backbone on behalf of the Government efficiently and meets expectations and interests of the Government and other stakeholders as per the signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Government.
Closing Date:	Monday, July 28, 2014
Reports To:-	Chief Executive Officer
Duties
1. To ensure TTCL fully complies with the National ICT Backbone management and operations obligations as outlined in the signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Government 2. To ensure actual customers’ needs and future demand forecasts are established with the view to properly plan capacity requirements, draw sales targets and revenue projections.3. To ensure strategies for acquisition and retention of the National ICT Backbone customers are developed and implemented with the view to maximize the backbone’s capacity utilization and meet the revenue targets as per the signed Memorandum of Understanding4. To ensure sales plans and strategies to market the National ICT capacity are developed, disseminated and timely implemented in line with the Government’s interests and other stakeholders’ expectations.5. To ensure capacity utilization and service level agreements signed with National ICT Backbone customers and other stakeholders are adhered to and properly kept. 6. To ensure distribution channels for the National ICT Backbone usage are established, operationalize and communicated to all stakeholders.7. To ensure the National ICT customers are timely and accurately billed and the bills are settled as per the agreed terms prescribed in the Capacity Reference Offer.8. To ensure the National ICT investment and operational costs across the company in terms of materials and human capital are tracked down properly and recorded as per established terms and guidelines for Accounts Separation. 9. To build and sustain good relationships with the National ICT Backbone customers and ensure their business issues including faults clearance and billing disputes are timely resolved10. To ensure existence of performance capabilities within the department and employees are actively involved in continuous learning and development to enable National ICT department meet the current and anticipated human resources performance requirements.11. To timely report to the Senior Management Team and or the Government the high level National ICT Backbone issues and information that need to be reported to the Government and other stakeholder for attention and or decision. 12. To practice transparency and sound business culture that fosters TTCL’s corporate values, accountability, and good governance at all levels of National ICT operations.13. To provide National ICT Backbone inputs worth to be incorporated in TTCL’s corporate planning processes and develop departmental functional plans that support realization of National ICT overall objectives.14. To be accountable for the performance of employees under the department including setting performance objectives, targets, conducting regular performance reviews and feedbacks, and mentoring to maximize employees’ job satisfaction.15. To monitor and control costs and expenses and ensure efficient utilization, management and security of resources under the National ICT Backbone department.16. To implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Executive Management from time to time.
Qualifications
• A University degree in Sales/Marketing/Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage• At least 5 years experience in a senior position in the telecommunication sector.• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and negotiation skills with clear understanding of the telecom industry especially traffic and sales management.• Business acumen with the ability to focus on results and provide innovative ideas and solutions• Ability to guide , interface and provide direction to a number of stakeholders• A strong orientation towards results, with a proven record of performance.• Ability to develop, motivate and sustain effective team work

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