VACANCIES
The Botswana
Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is a newly established
technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify
and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and
needs of Botswana. If you have the requisite qualifications and want to be part
of the emerging team that will change the technology research and innovation
landscape in Botswana, BITRI invites you to apply for the following positions:
1. ASSISTANT PRODUCT
DESIGNER (1 position tenable in Gaborone)
Main Purpose of the
Job:
• Undertake research on latest trends and developments on design technologies
that are relevant to the R&D programmes of the organization.
• Product Design and Development work.
Education:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Industrial
Design, Product Design, Product Design & Manufacture or related field from
a recognised institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to
BITRI.
Experience and Working Knowledge:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in different product designs within a
Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D or Technology environment.
• Working knowledge of industry standard design softwares is required
2. ADMINISTRATION
OFFICER (two positions tenable in Kanye and Palapye)
Main Purpose of the
Job:
Organise and coordinate the provision of cost effective office support and
supplies services, and will include the following:
• In-coming and out-going mail management
• Allocate parking spaces and maintenance of parking facilities
• Ensure availability of transport as required
• Supervise and monitor the provision of receptionist services
• Organise venue and refreshments for events such as internal meetings,
seminars, training
• Asset management (procurement, disposal, maintenance and upgrades of office
equipment (non-IT), furniture and fittings)
Education:
• At least a Diploma in Business Administration from a recognised institution
or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to BITRI.
Experience and working knowledge:
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in office administration with some
supervisory skills.
3. DRIVER MESSENGER
(two positions tenable in Kanye and Palapye)
Main Purpose of the
Job:
• Collect and distribute correspondences, files
• Drive BITRI vehicles, and officers, mail, goods and parcels for delivery,
load and unload vehicles
• Respect schedule for transport and maintain daily vehicle log
• Keep vehicles in clean condition
• Check and advise the Administration Officer on vehicles’ condition
Education:
• Junior Certificate and a Light duty vehicle driving licence
Experience and working knowledge:
• 2 years’ driving experience and working in an office environment
Remuneration
BITRI offers
attractive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
The above positions
are on fixed term contracts of employment as follows:
• Assistant Product Designer – 5 years fixed term contract
• Administration Officer and Driver Messenger – 2 years fixed term contract
Application letters
with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of certificates and names of 3
traceable referees should be submitted to the following address:
Chief Executive
Officer
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI)
C/o Plot No. 50654, Machel Drive
Private Bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: 3607500
Email: recruitment@bitri.co.bw
The closing date for
applications is 10 April 2015.
NB: BITRI will only
respond to shortlisted candidates.
