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The Botswana Football Association requires the services of experienced professionals in the positions described below:

1. Legal and Compliance Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General, the successful candidate for this position will be responsible primarily for the provision of legal advice to the Secretariat and general secretarial services.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide legal advice and support to legal issues, ensuring that the Association complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative provisions
  • Manage legal process, litigation and business transactions and ensure that all statutory forms are filed as prescribed
  • Analyze and identify legal risks and implications in transactions
  • Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and transactional documentation
  • Liaise with external legal counsel as and when required
  • Handle and discharge ad-hoc assignments
  • Keep management abreast of new and/or changed laws and regulations that may affect the Association’s operations
  • Attend Board meetings for recording purposes, and generally ensure Association and other statutory records are produced and maintained to standard.

Position Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will be
  • A graduate with at least an LLB or equivalent, preferably with company law as a specialization
  • An admitted member of the Botswana Law Society in good standing
  • Attentive to detail with good problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
  • Self-driven and resourceful
  • A professional with positive inter-personal and communication skills, with an ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal audiences
  • Fluent in the official languages, with an ability to submit in both written and oral formats
  • Able to handle pressure and work irregular hours

2. Referees Manager

  • Reporting to the Secretary General, the successful candidate in the position will generally be responsible for the administration of the Referees desk and coordination of the various related activities.
  • Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Provide support to the Secretary General in the day-to-day management of Referees affairs,
  • Judiciously disseminate information from regulators and stakeholders including FIFA and CAF refereeing departments to the referees, BFA management, the Refereeing Committee and any other relevant structure
  • Coordinate, direct and support all BFA refereeing events, courses, competitions
  • Implement the directives from the referees committee
  • Prepare, manage and present documents, forms, refereeing data and reports, annual plans and budgets associated with department activities as required
  • Oversee activity logistical requirements including travel, training sites, compensation of officials, expense reports, etc
  • Assist in the coordination and availability of match officials, instructors, assessors, and referees to all BFA Regional Associations
  • Coordinate the BFA refereeing program with the Regional Development Officers (RDO’s) and Instructors

Position Requirements:

  • The candidate will be a retired referee and:
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office with an ability to communicate in both official languages (both written and oral)
  • Experienced in various aspects of event and project management
  • Self directed with an ability to multi-task and solve problems
  • Possess a high-level competence and direct experience in creating and managing programs
  • Ready to travel and work irregular hours as required
  • Experience in and knowledge of football is beneficial

Candidates interested in either of the positions may submit their applications to the Human Resource Manager at swinston@bfa.co.bw no later than 31 January 2017.

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Botswana and Algeria Strengthen Sports Ties, with Football Development in Focus

Francistown, Botswana – The Honourable Minister of Sport & Arts, Mr. Jacob Kelebeng, recently welcomed a courtesy visit from Honourable Walid Sadi, Algeria’s Minister of Youth & Sports, along with His Excellency Ambassador Abdelmalek Tigharhar of Algeria.

The discussions centered on fostering collaboration between the two nations in sports development, with particular emphasis on Paralympics, football, boxing, and athletics. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for Botswana to benefit from Algeria’s advanced sporting infrastructure, training programs, and technical expertise.

As part of the visit, Honourable Sadi also met with BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng, alongside Minister Kelebeng. Discussions highlighted Algeria’s well-established football development structures, coaching programs, and talent identification pathways, which could serve as a benchmark for Botswana’s football growth strategy.

BFA President Emphasizes Football Development

Speaking on the significance of the engagement, BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Botswana stands to gain valuable insights from Algeria’s football model.

“Football development remains a key priority for the BFA, and this engagement allows us to benchmark against one of Africa’s leading football nations. Algeria’s structured approach to grassroots football, coaching development, and high-performance training presents a great learning opportunity for Botswana. We are excited about the potential collaborations that will enhance our football structures and elevate the sport in the country,” said Babitseng.

The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Chengeta of the Ministry of Sport & Arts (MOSA), along with key sports leadership figures, including:

✅ BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

✅ BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

✅ BNSC Executive Management

✅ Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

✅ Various dignitaries and stakeholders

The BFA remains committed to building strategic international partnerships that contribute to the growth, professionalization, and long-term sustainability of football in Botswana.

 

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