F77 Botswana 251B

Job Title: Risk Manager - Gaborone, Botswana

Position: Risk Manager

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Telecommunications / Risk & Compliance / Corporate Governance

Salary Guide: N/A

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:
Lead enterprise risk management (ERM) across the organisation to safeguard operational stability, regulatory compliance, and strategic objectives. Build and maintain risk frameworks, policies, and procedures; drive a risk-aware culture; advise senior leadership on emerging risks; and ensure effective mitigation, business continuity, and reporting to decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk identification & assessment: Conduct organisation-wide risk assessments; maintain an up-to-date risk register with causes, impacts, and owners.
• Risk analysis & evaluation: Quantify likelihood/impact, prioritise risks, and recommend proportionate treatment plans.
• Mitigation & controls: Develop and oversee mitigation strategies, control effectiveness testing, and policy enforcement.
• Monitoring & reporting: Track key risk indicators (KRIs); produce dashboards and board-level reports with trends and actions.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, licences, and industry standards; coordinate responses to regulators.
• Crisis management & BCP: Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans; lead incident/crisis response and after-action reviews.
• Training & awareness: Run targeted training and campaigns to embed a risk-aware culture across all departments.
• Stakeholder engagement: Partner with Finance, Legal, Audit, Fraud, IT/Security, and Business Units to align risk with strategy and projects.
• Advisory: Provide expert guidance on risk for initiatives, contracts, change requests, and new product rollouts.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in risk management, compliance, or related function in telecoms/financial services/corporate sectors.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and implementing compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (advantageous).
• Recognised risk credentials such as CRMP, CRFCMP, IRM, or CISI certifications; other relevant risk/compliance/internal audit qualifications.
• Proven experience in crisis management and business continuity planning.

Skills:

• Enterprise risk management frameworks and best practice application.
• Strong analytical and data skills (risk modelling, KRIs/KPIs, dashboarding).
• Regulatory and compliance literacy relevant to telecoms/corporate sales.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align risk and business goals.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to brief non-specialists and executives.
• Sound judgement, prioritisation, and decision-making under pressure.
• Problem-solving, creativity, and timely response to emerging risks.
• Leadership and influence across cross-functional teams; culture-building.
• Proficiency with risk tools (risk registers, GRC/reporting platforms).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant Experience:

• Leading ERM cycles (identify–assess–treat–monitor–report) and embedding KRIs.
• Preparing board/EXCO risk packs and coordinating with Internal Audit/Compliance.
• Implementing BCP/DR, incident response, and lessons-learned improvements.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and guiding line management on control design and remediation.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
• Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
• Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
• No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

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We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.

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F77 Botswana 251A

Job Title: Digital Embroidery Trainer - Gaborone, Botswana

Position: Digital Embroidery Trainer

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Education & Training / Digital Fabrication / Textile Technology

Salary Guide: N/A

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:
Train and support users in modern digital embroidery—from safe machine operation to design software and project execution. The role delivers hands-on learning, develops training materials, mentors startups/students/designers, maintains lab equipment, and nurtures a creative innovation culture within the Digital Innovation Lab (community makerspace).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver training on embroidery machines, software, and design techniques.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting for users (students, startups, professionals).
• Guide participants from concept to finished product; advise on fabric choice, stitch types, and design optimisation.
• Maintain, calibrate, and ensure safe operation of digital embroidery machines; enforce lab HSE/rules.
• Create instructional content: user guides, SOPs, tutorials, and course documentation.
• Organise and promote workshops, events, and collaborative projects in digital embroidery.
• Support and mentor textile-innovation projects; document best practices and outcomes for community sharing.
• Collaborate with other innovation labs/makerspaces to exchange knowledge and drive joint initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textile Technology, Industrial/Product Design, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital embroidery or textile fabrication.
• Proficiency operating digital embroidery machines and using digitising software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (advantageous).
• Experience with digitising tools such as Wilcom, Hatch, Brother PE-Design; familiarity with open-source design tools.
• Exposure to training programme design and creative project management.

Skills:

• Strong autonomy, organisation, and initiative; excellent pedagogy and facilitation.
• Project management; ability to collaborate with technical experts.
• Innovation mindset; creativity in textile arts and emerging tech.
• Clear written & verbal communication; user-centric approach; community building.

Relevant Experience:

• Delivering instructor-led training and building training materials (SOPs, tutorials, curricula).
• Managing equipment maintenance and safety compliance in a lab/makerspace.
• Mentoring startups/students/designers on textile/digital-fabrication projects and documenting results.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
• Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
• Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
• No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

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F77 Botswana 234B

Job Title: Assistant Accounting Manager - Gaborone, Botswana

Position: Assistant Accounting Manager

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Telecommunications / Finance & Accounting

Salary Guide: N/A

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:
Co-drive and strengthen the accounting function by leading month- and year-end close, ensuring policy adherence, and delivering accurate financial statements and audits. Oversee receivables, payables, fixed assets, leases, cash & bank, and ERP reconciliations while coordinating closely with Controlling and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure company accounting policy adherence across all departments.
• Lead and coordinate monthly & yearly close in collaboration with Controlling.
• Oversee AR/AP, Fixed Assets, Leases, Cash & Bank processing and accounting.
• Coordinate with operational departments and the ERP team (Senegal) for account/balance reconciliations.
• Prepare interim and annual financial audits (entity and group).
• Establish and maintain monthly and annual financial accounts for OBW and OM.
• Organise AR/AP, Reporting, and Cash & Bank teams to deliver clean accounts and ERP-aligned reconciliations.
• Act as interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders on accounting and payment processes.
• Monitor cash, working capital, and provide monthly analyses requested by Controlling.
• Ensure purchase orders are processed timeously and payments reconciled in ERP.
• Communicate payment delays/risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Reconcile accruals and related-party balances; manage lease updates.
• Uphold integrity; follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Reporting Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent).
• Professional designation ideally BICA or ACCA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training in Financial Reporting & Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, or Audit & Compliance (GAAP/IFRS).

Skills:

• Strong accounting expertise across AP, Fixed Assets, and Leases.
• Proven closing experience (monthly & annual) with cross-functional alignment.
• Team leadership: coordinate, monitor, coach, and challenge performance.
• Analytical thinking; issue resolution across Accounting and Controlling.
• Collaboration with operational and finance departments; customer orientation.
• Attention to detail; documentation accuracy; quality focus.
• ERP proficiency and digital tools; strong audit capabilities (internal/external).
• Initiative, independence, and teamwork; project coordination and organisation.
• Sound knowledge of business and external environment.

Relevant Experience:

• 10+ years in Accounting & Finance, including GL operations, AP/AR oversight.
• Hands-on Financial Reporting & Analysis (BS/IS/CF).
• Budgeting & Forecasting exposure and performance monitoring.
• Audit & Compliance experience with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
• Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
• Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
• No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

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F77 Botswana 234A

Job Title: Controller – Lead - Gaborone, Botswana

Position: Controller – Lead

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Telecommunications / Finance & Accounting

Salary Guide: N/A

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:
Support management reporting and financial control by analysing, compiling, and communicating the company’s financial position. Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and decision-support, ensuring compliance with IFRS and high-quality, timely reporting to executive leadership and Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce timely, reliable operational and financial data and monthly results for executive review.
• Prepare entity and consolidated P&L and contribute to Board reporting packs.
• Ensure reporting and controlling outputs comply with IFRS and internal policies.
• Monitor and report on strategic KPI indicators for executive leadership.
• Lead forecasting cycles across budget, reforecast/updates, strategic plan and quarterly flashes (e.g., Q3F).
• Present monthly results to EXCO and compile Finance’s contribution to the Business Review.
• Liaise with Regional/Group stakeholders; provide functional/business support to internal partners.
• Perform analytical review of the trial balance with Accounting; recommend and post adjustments as needed.
• Validate month-end final trial balance with Controlling Manager and upload to the Group consolidation tool (e.g., Magnitude).
• Enter income splits and core operational KPIs into the consolidation/reporting system.
• Prepare monthly Pre-Flash and Business Review presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification: ACCA or CIMA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate diploma/degree in finance, reporting or analytics (advantage).
• Training/exposure to Group consolidation tools (e.g., Magnitude, HFM).

Skills:

• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and strong PC literacy.
• Analytical, logical problem-solving and attention to detail under pressure.
• Clear communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex finance topics.
• Process-improvement mindset; integrity, discretion, and strong teamwork.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and KPI-driven performance reporting.

Relevant Experience:

• 5–7 years in accounting/finance, including management reporting, forecasting/budgeting, and consolidation exposure.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
• Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
• Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
• No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.

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Job Title: Technical Operations Manager-Botswana

Position: Technical Operations Manager

Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Telecommunications / Satellite Internet / Digital Infrastructure

Salary Guide: Very Attractive Package

Positions Available: 1
Job Description

The Technical Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of the company’s technical operations, including the deployment, installation, and maintenance of satellite connectivity infrastructure. The role requires strong leadership, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to scale operations in a high-growth, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day technical operations, including installation, network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of field engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure network uptime, service quality, and compliance with Starlink and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for installations, maintenance, and customer support.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and technical support.
• Oversee inventory, logistics, and deployment of connectivity hardware and related equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and liaise with Starlink technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to strategic planning for network expansion, scalability, and infrastructure resilience.

Core Competencies

Behavioural Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Strong decision-making and project leadership

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite connectivity
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN, IP routing, switching, and firewalls
• Experience with network operations, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Technical planning and project implementation expertise

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• ISO 9001 Quality Management certification from a recognised body.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in satellite or radio network planning, ISP operations, or technical management.
• Proven track record leading technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Botswana for deployments and site supervision.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.

No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.

F77-Botswana 104

Job Title: Telecom Implementation Expert-Botswana

Position: Telecom Implementation Expert

Location: Lobatse, Botswana

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Telecommunications
Salary Guide: N/A
Positions Available: 1

Job Description: We are seeking a seasoned Telecom Implementation Expert to oversee and execute network installation and infrastructure rollout. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics and telecommunications and at least a decade of industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of telecom infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams for smooth project delivery
• Monitor and ensure compliance with telecom standards and protocols
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot system issues during implementation
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and progress reports

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Science
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in telecom implementation projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing large-scale telecom rollouts
• Familiarity with emerging telecom technologies and infrastructure standards

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of telecom systems and infrastructure
• Project management and coordination abilities
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.

No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org
• We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.