JOBS AT Botswana Defence Force , SEPTEMBER 2015

[BDF VACANCIES: OFFICER CADET and TRAINEE PILOTS]

Be the shield of the Nation..Join the Botswana Defence Force

1. OFFICER CADETS

The Botswana Defence Force is pleased to announce to the general public that vacancies exist for the post of OFFICER CADETS

QUALIFICATION

- A Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised institution/university
-Professionals must be registered with the relevant statutory body where applicable.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

-Male and female Botswana Citizens.
-Aged between 18-24 years (waiver for professionals: Doctors, Lawyers, Chaplains etc).
-Be physically and mentally fit.
-No adverse criminal record.
-Candidates should be in possession of a valid National Identity card (Omang).
-Minimum entry height for females is 160 cm, Males 165 cm.
-Minimum body weight for females is 45kg, males is 55kg
-All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes
-Physical fitness assessment tests
-A comprehensive medical examination

-Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and during training

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

-Subsidised accommodation and subsidised utilities (water, gas & electricity
-Optional contributory medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
-Compulsory contributory pension fund (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%)
-Leave concession after every 2 years
-Professional and academic growth
-Local and international exposure

REMUNERATION

BDF offers a remuneration which is commensurate with qualification and skills.

Leave Days per Annum: 30 Days after completion of training

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

-Be a team player.
-Be loyal and trustworthy
-Be Creative
-Quality decision making skills
-Perseverance
-Problem solving skills
-Leadership skills

2. TRAINEE PILOTS

The Botswana Defence Force is pleased to announce to the general public that vacancies exist for the post of TRAINEE PILOTS

QUALIFICATION

- Any Bachelor’s degree with from a recognised institution/university (Candidates should have attained a minimum of B grade in mathematics and science at BGCSE or equivalent)
-Professionals must be registered with the relevant statutory body where applicable

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

-Botswana Citizens.
-Aged between 18-24 years.
-Be physically and mentally fit.
-No adverse criminal record.
-Candidates should be in possession of a valid National Identity card (Omang).
-Minimum entry height for females is 160 cm, Males 165 cm.
-Minimum body weight for females is 45kg, males is 55kg
-All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes
-Physical fitness assessment tests
-A comprehensive medical examination

-Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and during training

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

-Subsidised accommodation and utilities (water, gas & electricity
-Optional contributory medical aid scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
-Compulsory contributory pension fund (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%)
-Leave concession after every 2 years
-Professional and academic growth
-Local and International exposure

REMUNERATION

BDF offers a remuneration which is commensurate with qualification and skills.

Leave Days per Annum: 30 Days

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

-Be a team player.
-Be loyal and trustworthy.
-Be Creative.
-Quality decision making skills.
-Perseverance.
-Problem solving skills
-Leadership skills
Be ready to serve in a variety of geographic locations and environment conditions

Be ready to serve in a variety of geographic locations and environment conditions.

Certified copies of relevant educational certificates/documents, including BGCSE or equivalent, transcripts, CV, references and valid identity card (Omang) must be enclosed in the application and forwarded to:

The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Reference: O/CDT: Vacancy 1/15
Private Bag X06
Gaborone.

CLOSING DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2015

NB: Successful candidates will have to undergo a 12 months basic training before commissioning as officers.

Candidates who have applied for the Trainee Pilots need not apply for the above post.

NB: No hand deliveries will be allowed. Only successful candidate will be responded to. For Enquiries call 3662135/71373483