<sub>VACANCY ADVERT - IT OFFICER

The Debswana Pension Fund (DPF) is a Botswana Based defined contribution pension Fund established in 1984 as a Trust through a joint initiative between, DE Beers Botswana Mining Company (now Debswana), Anglo American Corporation Botswana (Pty) Ltd and De Beers Prospecting Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Currently the Fund provides pension management services to all employees of the Debswana group of companies, namely, Debswana Pension Fund, Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd, Diamond Trading Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd, De Beers Botswana Holding Company (Pty) Ltd, Morupule Coal Mine (Pty) Ltd and De Beers Global Sightholder Sales Botswana and Mmila Fund Administrators. The DPF is currently the leading Pension Fund in the private sector by size and value.

The following position is vacant and suitably qualified and self-driven individuals are invited to apply:

IT OFFICER

Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and networks and providing technical support to the users.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for the production and implementation of technical solutions, revising and approval of new IT alternatives to improve efficiency in the business, evaluating data requirements and protection measures as well as completing comprehensive reports on safety needs, recommending future improvements, and engaging in training sessions for end-users.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- IT Support
- IT Security
- IT Asset Administration
- Risk, Governance and Internal Control
- Stakeholder Management- Learning and Growth- Cost Control

KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Data analytical skills
- Project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs.
- Pro-active problem solver
- Strong ethics and commitment to integrity

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science
- Technical Support Services experience as an IT Officer
- Experience – minimum of 3 years.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application letter enclosing a detailed updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant certificates addressed to: DPFrecruitment@debswana.bw

Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 12th February 2024</sub>