Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Jwaneng
- Category: Construction & Maintenance
- Closing Date: 2026-09-04
Key Responsibilities
- General building maintenance and repairs
- Plumbing works
- Electrical works
- Carpentry and joinery
- Doors and windows repairs
- Painting and general building works
- Air-conditioning maintenance and repairs
- Other general facilities maintenance works as may be required by Jwaneng SACCOS.
Requirements
- Be based and operating in Jwaneng.
- Be legally registered and licensed to operate in Botswana.
- Demonstrate relevant experience in facilities/building maintenance.
- Have suitably qualified and experienced personnel.
- Have the capacity to respond to maintenance requests within the required timeframes.
- Provide evidence of previous or current similar contracts, where applicable.
How to Apply
About the Company
Jwaneng Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (JSCCS) is a registered savings and credit cooperative operating exclusively in Jwaneng, Botswana. It is licensed and regulated by the Bank of Botswana under the Cooperative Societies Act and the Financial Institutions Act. The society serves local members—including employees of Debswana’s Jwaneng Mine—with savings accounts, loans, and financial literacy support. Its operations are physically headquartered in Jwaneng Town and focus on promoting thrift, credit access, and economic resilience within the Kgalagadi South District of Botswana.
Member-owned financial services in Jwaneng, Botswana
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications or certifications are typically required for a Facilities Maintenance Service Provider role in Botswana?
Applicants usually need a National Certificate (NQF Level 4 or higher) in Electrical Installation, Plumbing, HVAC, or Building Maintenance from a BQA-accredited institution like BOITE or a technical college. Relevant trade certifications (e.g., from the Botswana Construction Industry Training Board) and at least three years of verifiable experience in facility maintenance within Botswana are strongly preferred.
What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for this role in a savings and credit cooperative like Jwaneng SCOS?
You’ll conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and urgent repairs of electrical systems, plumbing, security infrastructure, and office equipment across the cooperative’s premises. Tasks include liaising with internal staff to prioritise work orders, maintaining service logs per Botswana’s Occupational Safety and Health Act, and ensuring compliance with local building and fire safety regulations.
How does workplace culture and employer expectations differ for maintenance roles in Botswana compared to other countries?
Employers in Botswana value reliability, respect for hierarchy, and strong interpersonal skills — especially when coordinating with non-technical staff and community-based members of cooperatives. Punctuality, adherence to agreed service-level timelines, and proactive communication about delays are expected, reflecting broader cultural norms around ubuntu and collective responsibility.
What realistic career progression paths exist for Facilities Maintenance Service Providers in Botswana’s cooperative or financial sector?
With consistent performance and additional NQF-aligned upskilling (e.g., NQF Level 6 in Facility Management), you may advance to Senior Maintenance Technician, Facilities Supervisor, or Contracts Coordinator roles within larger cooperatives or financial institutions. Some professionals transition into self-employment by registering with the Registrar of Companies and obtaining a valid Trade Licence from the local council to bid for cooperative maintenance tenders.
What benefits — such as leave, medical aid, or pension — are commonly offered to maintenance service providers employed by cooperatives in Botswana?
Formal cooperative employees are entitled to statutory benefits under the Employment Act, including 21 days’ annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave. Most registered cooperatives contribute to the Botswana National Pension Scheme (BNPS), and some offer group medical aid through providers like Medshield or BONSO, though coverage depends on the cooperative’s financial capacity and membership policy.