“BE THE SHIELD OF THE NATION”
INVITATION
TO JOIN THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE
TO JOIN THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE
LIMITED
VACANCIES FOR RECRUIT PRIVATES
VACANCIES FOR RECRUIT PRIVATES
QUALIFICATION
-Potential
Candidates should possess BGCSE or Equivalent with a minimum of 24 Points
-Any other qualification will be added advantage
Candidates should possess BGCSE or Equivalent with a minimum of 24 Points
-Any other qualification will be added advantage
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
a.
Botswana Citizens both male and female (with no dual citizenship)
b. Should be in possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
c. Aged between 18-24 years.
d. Be physically and mentally fit.
e. No adverse criminal records
f. Minimum height of 165 cm for males and 160 cm for females
g. Minimum body weight of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
h. All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes both
physical fitness assessment and comprehensive medical examination.
j. Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment.
Botswana Citizens both male and female (with no dual citizenship)
b. Should be in possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
c. Aged between 18-24 years.
d. Be physically and mentally fit.
e. No adverse criminal records
f. Minimum height of 165 cm for males and 160 cm for females
g. Minimum body weight of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
h. All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes both
physical fitness assessment and comprehensive medical examination.
j. Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment.
KEY
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A
skilled and adaptable team player, who is resilient, composed, trustworthy with
integrity and selfless commitment to work.
skilled and adaptable team player, who is resilient, composed, trustworthy with
integrity and selfless commitment to work.
REMUNERATION,
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
BDF
offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages commensurate with
qualification over and above the following;
offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages commensurate with
qualification over and above the following;
a.
Free accommodation and subsidised utilities
b. Professional and academic growth
c. Local and international exposure
d. 20% BDF allowance
e. Free advanced medical care
Free accommodation and subsidised utilities
b. Professional and academic growth
c. Local and international exposure
d. 20% BDF allowance
e. Free advanced medical care
MANDATORY
TRAINING: Successful candidates will have to undergo a 6 months Basic Military
Training. On completion of training Privates must be ready to serve in various
geographic locations and environmental conditions.
TRAINING: Successful candidates will have to undergo a 6 months Basic Military
Training. On completion of training Privates must be ready to serve in various
geographic locations and environmental conditions.
NB:
As part of National HIV Prevention Campaign, the BDF encourage recruits
candidates to undergo Voluntary Safe Male Circumcision prior to recruitment.
(However, Non circumcision is not a disqualifying criterion).
As part of National HIV Prevention Campaign, the BDF encourage recruits
candidates to undergo Voluntary Safe Male Circumcision prior to recruitment.
(However, Non circumcision is not a disqualifying criterion).
Certified
copies of relevant educational certificates/documents, transcripts, CV,
references and a valid National identity card (Omang) must be enclosed in the
application and forwarded by Post to:
copies of relevant educational certificates/documents, transcripts, CV,
references and a valid National identity card (Omang) must be enclosed in the
application and forwarded by Post to:
The
Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Reference: PVT-Recruit Vacancy 1/16
Private Bag X06
Gaborone
Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Reference: PVT-Recruit Vacancy 1/16
Private Bag X06
Gaborone
Closing
date: 30 September 2016
date: 30 September 2016
Hand
deliveries will not be allowed.
Only successful candidates will be shortlisted for selection.
deliveries will not be allowed.
Only successful candidates will be shortlisted for selection.
For
Enquiries call 3662135/71373483
Enquiries call 3662135/71373483