ASSISTANT WILDLIFE OFFICER/ASSISTANT WILDLIFE WARDEN- C3/4

VACANCY: ASSISTANT WILDLIFE OFFICER/ASSISTANT WILDLIFE WARDEN- C3/4

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 13 of 2014
DATE: 26 May 2014
REF: WP/ADM 1/2/3 III (41)

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above positions in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks under the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism.

Salary Scale : C3/4 (P62, 136 – P92, 064)per annum.

Leave : 25 working days per annum

Benefits : (i) Optional contributory Medical aid Scheme (Government pays
50% and employee pays 50%)

(ii)Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and
Employee pays 5%)

Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Wildlife Management and Conservation, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management or related field.

Experience: Entry level position, Experience in law enforcement will be an added advantage. Selected candidates will be required to undergo six (6) months Induction Basic Training.

Skills and Competencies: computer literacy and report writing skills

• Customer focus
• Ethics and values
• Action Oriented
• Energy and Drive
• Written Communication
• Integrity and Trust
• Perseverance
• Career ambition

Main Purpose of the Job:

To enforce Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act, apply tactics and programmes to promote wildlife protection.

Duties:

1. Participates in trans-boundary law enforcement operations.
2. Plans and leads regular operational patrols.
3. Arrests offenders violating Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act.
4. Gives evidence before Courts of Law.
5. Provides technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders on wildlife conservation matters.
6. Contributes to the tactical training needs of the Law Enforcement Unit.
7. Provides first-hand information to camps’ visitors.
8. Prepares operational reports.
9. Investigate wildlife related offences.

Applicants:

Applicants should quote the reference number and the number of this vacancy circular and give the following details;

a) Full name, address, date and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified true copies of certificates (academic and professional)
d) Submit at least two (2) work related reference confirming the required experience.
e) Certified copies of Omang.
f) In case of serving officers;

i) Date of first appointment.
ii) Present post and date appointed thereto.

Applications should be addressed to;

The Director
Department of Wildlife and National Parks
P O Box 131
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to Department of Wildlife and National Parks – Plot 199 Tshwene Street – Kgale Mews - Gaborone

All applications from serving officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

NB: Applications which do not meet the requirements stipulated in the advertisement will not be responded to.

CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2014

For further information contact

Ms. B. Boithamako/Mr. M.V. Barei 3971405