The University is looking for aqualified and experienced individual for the below stated position. The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract of up to five years.

CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) is a research-intensive University established by the Government of Botswana. BIUST is committed to fundamental and applied research with particular emphasis on the economy of Botswana. A key strategy of the University is to build strong partnerships with a number of world-class Universities together with regional, national and international public and private sector enterprises. The University is seeking to identify a leader to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Chief of Operations.

Main purpose of the job

The incubment will strategically and effectively lead and oversee provision of corporate support functions to the University, which includes, accounting, financial management services, information technology services, campus facilities management services, project managementofcampusinfrastructure.Theincumbentisexpectedtoleadtheinternalorganisationandoperationofthedepartments in this cluster, create a proper work environment and steer its resources in the right direction for achieving its goals

Qualifications and Experience

At least ten (10) years work Experience at managerial level, six (6)of which should have been at Senior Management or similar role in a large institution. University experience will be an added advantage preferably in a Higher Education institution such as a recognized large University or similar organisation with management control experience in all or most of the functional areas of responsibility indicated above.

The successful applicant will have atleast a Master’s in Business, Management or a related field from a recognized institution. Professional graduate accreditations and memberships preferred.

Key Performance Areas:

• IT support tousers, and the design and adoption of efficient and uptodate IT platforms, applications, systems, services to enhance operational efficiency
• Effective budgeting, financial planning and control, financial

management and reporting

• Fair, transparent and value for money procurement
• Safe, secure, well-maintained, and optimally utilised campus facilities
• Efficient management of campus infrastructure development

project

• Deliveryofqualityaudit,assuranceandmanagementservices
• Seektocontinuouslyimprovetheefficiencyandeffectiveness oftheOperationswing,

• Optimal resource planning, allocation, utilisation and management at all times
• Maintenance of good relations with key partners and other

External stakeholders

• Build, lead and motivate a unified team to operate around a unique organisation culture and to advance into a high performing team
• Establish overall goals, strategies, plans and objectives for BIUST

The position requires the following competencies:

• Ambition to achieve the highest standards in the delivery of own work
• Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop, motivate and

Empower individuals to achieve goals

• Conceptual and practical thinking
• Customer focused
• Decisive and assertive
• Maintain confidentiality and aware of sensitive situation
• Personal value system(personal integrity, conscientiousness and strong moral character)
• Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
• Team player with strong dedication to BIUST’s purpose and mission
• Visionaryandstrategicthinking
• Workwellinamulti-culturalenvironment

Remuneration

The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Ifyou meet the requirements of the above stated position,please send your application letter and a detailed CurriculumVitae and certifiedcopiesofacademicqualificationsincludingatleastthree

(3)recentprofessionalreferencesto;

Director,HumanCapitalattheemailaddressbelow:

executiverecruitment@biust.ac.bw

For any further enquiries, you may call Ms Taolo @+2674931305 Mr Mothibakgomo 4931312

CLOSING DATE: January 25th, 2026

www.biust.ac.bw

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