Independent Trustee

The Trustees of the First National Bank Botswana Pension Fund ("the Fund") are inviting qualified and experienced individual to serve on the Fund as an Independent Trustee. The Fund is a Defined Contribution Pension Fund which is registered and approved by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and the Botswana Unified Pension Fund.

• Employer: First National Bank Botswana Pension Fund
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Finance
• Closing Date: 2026-11-26

• Inform the Regulatory Authority, in writing, of any information relating to the affairs of the Fund which in the opinion may seriously prejudice the financial soundness of the Fund or its Members, as soon as the Trustee becomes aware of any such information;
• Act independently and exercise their powers in a manner that is impartial and not influenced by personal considerations;
• Ensure that the Fund is financially sound, responsibly managed and governed in accordance with the applicable legislation;
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate information is communicated to the Members of the Fund, informing them of their rights, duties and benefits in relation to the Fund.

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Investment Management, Risk Management; A Masters' Degree or equivalent professional qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, CAIA) is an added advantage;
• A Certificate of Proficiency in Retirement Funds is required;
• Must have experience as a Trustee which is not limited to a certain field related to retirement funds;
• A minimum of five years' managerial experience in the financial service sector;
• Basic knowledge of the NBFIRA Act, Retirement Funds Act, Trust Act and any other relevant legislation;
• Must have sound knowledge of corporate governance;
• Must have good communication skills as well as the required time and commitment;
• Cannot be an employee, agent or shareholder to any service provider of the sponsoring Employer; First National Bank Botswana and the Fund, including their related entities.

Qualified candidates are to submit their detailed curriculum vitae with a covering letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Trustees, clearly marked with a clearly marked heading "FNB BPF - Independent Trustee" no later than 16th November 2024.