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
-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
-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
-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 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.
Botswana Defence Force
Reference: O/CDT-PILOTS: VAC 1/15
Private Bag X06
Gaborone.
CLOSING DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2015
SOURCE: Bwgovernment Facebook page
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