“BE THE SHIELD OF
THE NATION”
INVITATION TO JOIN
THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE
LIMITED 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
– Botswana Citizens
both male and female (with no dual citizenship)
-Should be in
possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
-Aged between 18-24
years.
-Be physically and
mentally fit.
-No adverse criminal
records
-Minimum height of
165 cm for males and 160 cm for females
-Minimum body weight
of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
– All candidates
shall undergo the selection process which includes both physical fitness
assessment and comprehensive medical examination.
-Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment.
KEY SKILLS AND
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A skilled and
adaptable team player, who is resilient, composed, trustworthy with integrity
and selfless commitment to work.
REMUNERATION,
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
BDF 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
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.
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).
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:
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Reference: PVT-Recruit Vacancy 1/16
Private Bag X06
Gaborone
Closing date: 30
September 2016
Hand deliveries will
not be allowed.
Only successful candidates will be shortlisted for selection.
