IT, Security Specialist – BOTSWANA UNIFIED REVENUE SERVICE

REF: BURS/HRD/ROD 11 III
Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is a semi-autonomous organization of Government, responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border administration. BURS invites dynamic, self- motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to apply for the following position:

1. IT, SECURITY SPECIALIST X 1 (GABORONE)

Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure that BURS applications, databases, servers and networks are safely secured against internal and external threats such as such as hacking and virus attacks.
To provide training to employees on how to guard their systems against internal and external security threats.

Key Performance Areas
1. Availability of security measures, eg., antivirus software, firewalls to ensure the rapid
response to security threats
2. Implementation of corporate IT security best practice and standards and procedures
3. Administration of IT security
4. Monitor compliance with information security policies, procedures and standards

Position Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, and a recognised IT Industry Certification, e.g. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Experience:
At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Information Technology operations, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer level or equivalent.

Competencies:
Technical Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Work

Salary: BURS 05 (P370, 032 – P493, 092 per annum)

Benefits:
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).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned position should apply and attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1) reference should be current. Applications which do not meet the required provisions will not be considered.

All applications should be addressed to;
Ag. Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
Tower Block, 5th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone

All applications should be sent via email to recruitment@burs.org.bw
▪ Applicants should ensure that the position applied for is stated in the subject matter of their application email.

Note: Applicants are informed that those that have been shortlisted will be invited for interviews through email or personal calls.
For any information regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Division at these extensions: Ms. M. Ramosese @ 3638905, Ms. M. Bothata @ 3638472 and Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638924

Closing date: 4th September, 2025 at 1630 hours.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
i) Applicants are advised to send their application documents in PDF format, and as one document.
ii) Applicants should also ensure that only the position applied for is stated in the subject matter of their application email.