HEAD OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – AIR BOTSWANA

If you are high reaching, diligent passionate about change, eager to build a strong foundation for an accomplished career, and like the idea of working in an airline with great corporate culture, we have just the right role for you!

HEAD OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to General Manager, the candidate has the responsibility for programming executive decisions into departmental goals by ensuring cost effective, progressive and optimal usage of information and communications technology services and solutions to enable the Airline to achieve operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Translates Departmental operational and financial performance measurements for all strategic projects and activities to Departmental level and monitors them to ensure that the Divisional strategic objectives are met.
• Enhances customer experience and promotes the reputation of the corporation by ensuring that the ICT team meets their performance standards and targets in order to meet the airline’s internal customers’ expectations

• Keeps abreast with latest developments in ICT and recommends initiatives that lead to process improvement by applying acquired knowledge, skills and best practice.
• Develops the ICT strategy to provide direction, facilitate planning and foster an integrated approach to ICT development within the organization that is aligned to the strategic intent of the Airline
• Ensures the effective functioning of ICT systems (internal, external, infrastructure and applications) alongside and via management of outsourced ICT support and applications partners
• Liaises with ISP infrastructure network service providers to develop cost effective and efficient technology solutions to network Air Botswana’ offices throughout the country.

Minimum Education required

• Degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science or related IT discipline. Post Graduate or Masters in Business related field will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience required

• Ten (10) years post graduate experience of which three (3) should have been at a managerial level in a similar sized organization. Proven record in leading project implementation of efficient and progressive ICT systems and programs. Airline or Aviation background is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the expertise to take on any of these exciting opportunities, please submit: a detailed CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience to the Director. Human Resources, Air Botswana at: recruitment@airbotswana.co.bw

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSITIONS: AUGUST 24TH, 2018

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED