Job Opportunities

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR

VACANCY NO: COO/FM01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Facilities Management in the Office of the Chief Operations Officer.

The Director, Facilities Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing the management of the University's facilities, infrastructure and protection services. This includes planning, developing, and implementing facilities management strategies and initiatives that support the University's academic mission and strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. Maintenance and Repair
3. Space Planning & Utilization
4. Suitability of Environmental Management
5. Protection Services
6. Project Management
7. Risk Management and Compliance
8. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
9. People Management
10. Financial Management 

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

A Master’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent is required. 

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level.
2. Higher Education work experience is preferred 

Professional Registration or license

Registration with Engineering Regulatory Body, Architectural, Engineering and Construction (ARC), or any other relevant professional bodies. 

Other requirements

1. Must have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of facilities management.
2. Must have a proven track record of successfully managing a team of facilities professionals and overseeing complex facilities operations.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

Send your applications to: The Office of the Chief Operations Officer, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552120/4742. E-mail: rakgoasilh@ub.ac.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 313/304 at Block 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13 March 2025