DIRECTOR – PROPERTY SERVICES – BITC

BITC is the National Investment and Trade Promotion Agency with the mandate of national investment promotion, trade and export development activities as well as nation branding as key components of the national economic diversification strategy.

BITC attracts professionals who relish challenge, strive for excellence and have a passion for delivering outstanding service and operational efficiency. An exciting job exists for you to be part of the BITC team to deliver on the current strategy.

BITC invites seasoned professional Botswana Citizens to apply for the below-mentioned positions that exist at the Head Office in Gaborone.

 

DIRECTOR – PROPERTY SERVICES

 

Main purpose of the job

Reporting to the Executive Director Business Facilitation, the candidate shall be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective land acquisition; Property development; Management and maintenance of BITC assets.

Key Performance Areas

• Motivate for the acquisition, purchase, sale, development of BITC Properties in line with BITC Act 2011.
• Undertake technical assessment including structural integrity of all BITC properties.
• Project manage all property development or related projects by ensuring that there is adequate resourcing (budget, risk management, manpower, supervision, quality control).
• Manage all third parties engaged by BITC including waste management, cleaning services, security services.
• Conduct periodic inspections of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with lease agreements and the proper upkeep of the property;
• Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy. Prepare and maintain appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes.
• Enters into service level agreements with contractors and suppliers and ensures that contractual obligations are met.
• Undertakes pre-and post-inspections of property
• Ensure that all properties remain in good state.
• Be a member of the Real Estate institute of Botswana (REIB).
• Monitor and review staff performance.
• Manages the Property Department and ensures that staff is aligned with BITC’s vision, mission, values and that their individual objectives are properly aligned.

Competencies

• Evaluating businesses
• Communication and presentation skills
• Influence and negotiation skills
• Creating organizational innovation
• Relationship building and maintenance
• Property development
• Leadership
• Cross cutting business knowledge
• Resilience

Educational qualifications and experience

Degree in Real Estate, property management, engineering but preferably a Master’s degree in relevant field. Eight years, three of which should be of supervisory level within a business related field. The candidate, should be a member of Botswana Real Estate Institute.

 

Applications

Only applicants who meet the above job requirements should apply and enclose their CVs, names and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director, Shared Services Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)

Private Bag 00445 GABORONE

Applications will only be received by email at recruitment@ bitc.co.bw

Applications should be received by Friday 12th October 2018. Only shortlisted candidates shall be responded to.