University of Botswana Jobs: Maintenance Officer

Department/Faculty: Okavango Research Institute

Closing Date: Tue, 16 Apr. 2019

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO: IRC 806 - MAINTENANCE OFFICER

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) receive, complete and certify job cards  and take responsibility for completion and quality of work; (ii) carry out building repair and maintenance work in accordance with job requirements and specifications; (iii) draw necessary tools, materials and equipment for each job; (iv) ensure proper use and security of tools, materials and equipment: (v) plan and organize work to ensure that it is completed within budget (cost effective) and within a reasonable time frame; (vi) supervise minor building projects and ensure that buildings and projects are constructed in accordance with drawings and specifications; (vii) carry out monthly inspection to detect defects and faults in ORI buildings and attend to those (viii) perform any other duties as may be directed by the supervisor.

Requirements: Education; COSC/BGCSE with National Craft Certificate (NCC) as a building artisan and completion of an appropriate apprenticeship.

Experience: At least two years as a Building Trades Artisan with a wide range of knowledge of the building related trades and with competences of organizational and supervisory skills and Interpersonal communication skills.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.V (including telephone, telefax numbers and e-mail address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees and three reference letters to: The Institute Administrator, University Of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana, Tel. 6817223; Fax. 6861835: e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw/ kitso.moetedi@ori.ub.bw.  

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Okavango Research Institute Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1 Okavango Research Institute.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 16th April, 2019