Officer Cadets – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

INVITATION TO JOIN THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE ADVERTISEMENT

Botswana Defence Force is pleased to announce to the general public that limited vacancies exist for OFFICER CADETS Post.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Botswana Citizens both Male and Female.
2. Should be in possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
3. Aged between 18-28 years.
4. Be physically and mentally fit.
5. No adverse criminal records.
6. Minimum height of 160 cm for males and 155 cm for females.
7. Minimum body weight of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
8. Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Aspiring candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and should indicate their preferred Career field and Code of interest in line with their qualifications. Candidates are ONLY allowed to apply for one (1) career field.

Applicants from the following professions with less than three (3) years’ work experience and registered and licensed to practice with relevant statutory bodies may apply: Medical Officers, Dentists, Physiotherapist, Pharmacists, Specialist Nurses, Lawyers, Veterinary Officers Bio-Medical Engineers, Clinical/lndustrial Psychologist, Chaplains (Ordained Ministers).

NB: Botswana Defence Force has established Mobile Recruitment Centres in the following areas; Gantsi, Kasane, Tsabong, Maun, Francistown, Palapye and Gaborone as Main Centres. It is Compulsory that candidates should indicate their Place of Preference in their applications.

NB: Botswana Defence Force has established Mobile Recruitment Centres in the following areas; Gantsi, Kasane, Tsabong, Maun, Francistown, Palapye and Gaborone as Main Centres. It is Compulsory that candidates should indicate their Place of Preference in their applications.

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Disciplined.
2. Team player.
3. Loyal.
4. Trustworthy.
5. Selfless.
6. Courageous.

REMUNERATION, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BDF offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages commensurate with qualification over and above the following;

1. Free accommodation and subsidised utilities.
2. Professional and academic growth.
3. Local and international exposure.
4. 20% BDF allovrance (X-factor).
5. Free advanced medical care.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will have to undergo a selection process which includes the following:

2. Physical Fitness Assessment (2.4 km Run, Push-Ups and Sit Ups).
3. Comprehensive Medical Examination in accordance with BDF Recruitment Medical Standards.
4. Aptitude Tests, Interviews and Group Tests.

MANDATORY TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT:

Successful candidates shall undergo a 12 months Basic Military Training. Upon completion of training, officers must be ready to serve in various geographic locations and environmental conditions.

Certified copies of National Identity Card (Omang), relevant educational certificates/documents, transcripts, CV and references must be attached.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW: