Facilities Management Officer Vacancy – BOSETU

staff writer | Monday May 11, 2026 11:14

 

B O S E T U

BOTSWANA SECTORS OF EDUCATORS TRADE UNION

Main Mall, Opposite European Union

Francistown P.O. Box 30424 Tel: 3810023 Fax: 79210770

Maun P.O. Box 30424 Tel: 3810042 Fax: 79210769

Palapye P.O. Box 10802 Tel: 3810052 Fax: 79210768

Gaborone P.O. Box 404341 Tel: 3810015 Fax: 79210766

PEUBO P.O. Box 404341 Tel: 3717640 Fax: 310-5745

Kang P.O. Box 421 Tel: 3810031 Fax: 6517381

RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT

To further consolidate our commitment towards strategic organizational effectiveness and people development for BOSETU, would like to invite suitably

qualified, results-oriented, and self-driven individuals to apply for the position described below and join professional teams driven by service excellence.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures maximum, efficient operation of facilities and equipment, as well as the care of all buildings, grounds and support equipment, through the

direction of technical support staff made up of supervisors, technicians, custodians and the purchase of necessary outside technical and non-technical

support services. Recommends equipment modification for upgrades. Develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs. Sets priorities for

projects and work orders. Enforces safety and housekeeping practices.

To ensure that an organisation’s physical environment supports its operations efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops section plans and formulates a budget for the maintenance and up-keep of the premises

Controls the section budget and ensures expenditure is within budget.

Ensures the planned and ad hoc maintenance work is carried out successfully and on time for offices, buildings and grounds.

Identifies and recommends services that could be contracted out and enters into service level agreements as necessary.

Supervises contractors and their employees and ensures the terms of the service level agreement.

Ensure that the division significantly contributes to BOSETU and its entities competing effectively in the market.

Identify potential property management projects for BOSETU and its entities to undertake as well as initiate partnerships with other

organizations.

Initiate business development activities to identify new potential projects.

To manage on-going property management projects.

Security and cleaning management.

Environmental and sustainability management.

Space and asset management.

Manage BOSETU tenants and rental payments.

COMPETENCIES

Planning

Coordination

Negotiation

Communication, influence, impact, and relationship building

Interpersonal relations

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Team player

Critical thinking and innovation

Budgetary and resource management

Creativity, innovation, and flexibility

Planning, organising, and budgeting

Results oriented and performance driven

Service oriented and client focus

Decisiveness and assertiveness

Technical ability to execute the Facilities Plan

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management or related.

At least 3 years’ work experience in a Facilities/Administration/Security environment.

Member of the Real Estate Institute of Botswana will be an added advantage

Driver’s license

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the requirements may apply by emailing their application letter, CV, and certified copies of their certificates: recruitment@bosetu.org.bw

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. No hand-delivered or posted applications will be accepted.