Trainee at Botswana Defence Force , 18 Sep 2015

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

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

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

CLOSING DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2015

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

Candidates who have applied for the Officer Cadet need not apply for the Trainee Pilot post.

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

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