Programmer

PROGRAMMER X 1 (GABORONE)

Organisation: Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
Circular: External Vacancy Circular No. 3 of 2026
Reference: BURS/HRD/ROD 09 IV
Date: 6th November, 2026

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:

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.

1. Developing and implementation of web-based java applications per design
2. Ability to interpret technical design documentation e.g. UML diagrams etc.
3. Profound insights into software development, documentation and unit testing
4. Understanding of established software development lifecycle and familiarity with at least 1 version control system
5. Fundamental understanding of web-based system programming and MVC architectural development
6. Good knowledge and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities on connectivity issues due to firewall, load balancer, proxy, and others. Knowledge of Web Services and integration methodologies
7. Experienced with SQL Query Development as it relates to databases applications implementation
8. Customer service
9. Training of staff

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 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.

Experience: At least two (2) years relevant post qualification experience in programming at Officer level or equivalent, with knowledge of Oracle, Java, C#, .Net, SQL, JavaScript etc.

Competencies:

• Technical Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity & Innovation
• Assertiveness
• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Planning & Organizing

Salary: BURS 06 (P273,708 – P367,740 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).

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned position should apply and attach a 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.

Please take note:

• Applicants are advised to send their application documents in PDF format, and as one document.
• Applicants should ensure that only the position applied for is stated in the subject matter of their application email.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements will not be shortlisted.

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: [email protected]

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews through email or personal calls.

For any information regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Division: Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638924 and T. Toko @ 3638939.

Closing date: 19th November, 2026 at 1630 hours.