To be responsible for the performance of any/all functions involved in the development and/or maintenance of new or existing applications. Using programming language and technology, writes code, completes programming and documentation, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems by using existing systems or incorporating new technologies to meet particular needs of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementation of web-based java applications per design.
- Ability to interpret technical design documentation e.g. UML diagrams etc.
- Profound insights into software development, documentation and unit testing.
- Understanding of established software development lifecycle and familiarity with at least 1 version control system.
- Fundamental understanding of web-based system programming and MVC architectural development.
- Good knowledge and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities on connectivity issues due to firewall, load balancer, proxy, and others. Knowledge of Web Services and integration methodologies.
- Experienced with SQL Query Development as it relates to databases applications implementation.
- Customer service.
- Training of staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and recognized industry certification e.g. C#, .Net, ABAP and BASIS certification.
- Where the position is to perform Java based programming, a recognized certification in Java, JavaScript, html, Cascading style sheets (CSS) is desirable.
- Degree Holders: At least two (2) years’ relevant post qualification experience at Officer level or equivalent.
- Diploma Holders: At least four (4) years’ experience, two (2) of which should have been at Officer Level or equivalent.
- Technical Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity & Innovation
- Assertiveness
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Planning & Organising
Salary
BURS 06 (P259, 248 – P348, 324 per annum)
BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as:
- Medical Aid.
- Contributory Pension Fund.
- Group Life Assurance Cover.
- 24 hour Group Personal Accident cover.
- Housing Subsidy and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and Vehicle loans etc).
How to Apply
Address applications to:
Ag. Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Tower Block, 5th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone
Email: recruitment@burs.org.bw
Submission Instruction: Applicants should ensure that the position applied for is stated in the subject matter of their application email. Applicants are advised to send their application documents in PDF format, and as one document. Enquiries: Contact the Human Resources Division at extensions: Ms. M. Bothata @ 3638472 and Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638924. Closing Date: 6th March, 2026 at 1630 hours.
Ag. Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Tower Block, 5th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone
Email: recruitment@burs.org.bw
Submission Instruction: Applicants should ensure that the position applied for is stated in the subject matter of their application email. Applicants are advised to send their application documents in PDF format, and as one document. Enquiries: Contact the Human Resources Division at extensions: Ms. M. Bothata @ 3638472 and Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638924. Closing Date: 6th March, 2026 at 1630 hours.
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