FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MEDIA, INFORMATION, AND CREATIVE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES AND APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS
VACANCY NO: IRC 3366
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Technician in Media Studies in the Department of Media Studies And Applied Communications.
The Technician in Media Studies is responsible for preparing equipment and materials for laboratories/workshops/studios and providing teaching support as required for all teaching and learning environments. The position holder will ensure that the equipment and materials within the premises are in good order and maintains an inventory for stocks and equipment from assigned laboratories/ workshops/studios.
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for: (i) Maintaining an accurate and up to date inventory and maintaining a safe, highly functional learning environment; (ii) Oversee the cataloguing, maintenance, and booking of audio-visual equipment, including cameras, lighting kits, sound recorders, and editing suites; (iii) Set up, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software used in film, television, radio, and digital media production; (iv) Ensure Media Studies studios, editing suites, and media labs are clean, organized, and fully operational to support teaching and learning; (v) Enforce safety protocols in studios, ensuring all equipment is handled correctly; (vi) maintaining and up-to date inventory of departmental equipment and report any faults; (vii) Carrying out risk assessments for technical activities on a daily basis; (viii) Demonstrate and monitor equipment or materials for experiments to students and researchers; (ix) Communicate effectively to understand laboratory or workshop requirements and help accordingly; (xi) Maintain a clean and organized laboratory/ workshop/ studio environment following health and safety protocols and guidelines; (x) Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks; (xi) Respond to customer/ stakeholder queries and inquiries related to area of expertise; (xii) Collaborate with other units as needed to effectively deliver duties as defined; (xiii) Actively engage with the professional community to support and develop expertise in area of profession; (xiv) Comply with relevant regulations and legislation and (xv) Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor/Line Manager/Head of School in line with their role.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Media studies, Media Production, Broadcasting, Audio-Visual Technology, Journalism, or a closely related relevant field.
Added advantages: (i) at least 2 years of experience working in a media production environment, broadcasting facility, or educational media department; (ii) Strong working knowledge of industry-standard gear and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, Advanced camera systems); (iii) Postgraduate qualification.
Other Requirements: (i) Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to explain technical concepts to beginners (ii) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; (iii) Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment; (iv) Ability to operate and troubleshoot various educational technologies and equipment; (v) Evidence of ensuring accuracy in preparation of materials and grading.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Letters of application should address the stated qualifications and include any other information that will assist the University in determining your suitability for the position. Quote the vacancy number of the post applied for. Provide a full and up-to-date CV (including telephone and e-mail) and certified true copies of educational certificates. Applicants should inform their referees to quote the vacancy number and position applied for, and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. Applications should be addressed to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2643/2196/4044; Fax (267) 318-5098; E-mail: hessvacancies@ub.ac.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 the University of Botswana Gaborone campus, Block 239 Office No. 118.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 08 October 2026