Deputy Controller of Fire Services D2 – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2024
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Botswana Defence Force is looking to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:

DEPUTY CONTROLLER OF FIRE SERVICES D2 – X1 POSITION TENABLE AT THEBEPHATSHWA AIR BASE

Qualifications: BSc in Fire Engineering, BSc in Fire Safety or BSc Fire Safety Management
Experience: At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been served as Chief Fire Officer at D3 salary scale.

Salary: D2 (P320,952 – 353,928) per annum

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits:
a. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%).
b. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%).
c. P 309.00 housing and upkeep allowance.
d. 30% Firefighters overtime allowance

Job Purpose: Coordinate Fire, Crash and Rescue Services policies and procedures in the Botswana Defence Force to ensure attainment of BDF goals.

Job Duties and Responsibility:
Facilitate the development of Fire, Crash and Rescue Services policies and procedures to ensure compliance to standards.
Provide leadership and direction for the achievement of BDF Fire, Crash and Rescue Services mandate.
Provide advice on the implementation of firefighting policies and procedures to ensure compliance to governing instruments.
Manage the processing of all administrative issues and queries to ensure timely response in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Oversee employee grievance/complaints and disciplinary action processes to ensure compliance to governing instruments.
Liase with stakeholders to strengthen relationship for the achievement of the Fire, Crash and Rescue Services goals.
Facilitate the training and development of the Fire, Crash and Rescue Services personnel to develop skills and

competencies.
Manage the implementation of Performance Management System to ensure operational efficiency

Key Competencies:
a. Action Orientation
b. Supervising and directing
c. Working as a team
d. Analysis and problem solving
e. Supporting contributing to strategy
f. Coordinating activities
g. Ensuring and reviewing compliance
h. Developing and applying technical expertise

NB: All applicants should include the following information:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified true copies of academic certificate(s), transcript(s) and at least two (2) work related references (not more than 6 months old).
Certified true copy of National Identity Card.
Where applicable proof of registration with relevant professional/governing body
Also indicate; Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Applicants from serving Government Departments should be routed through the employees Permanent Secretary/ Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Closing date: 29th February 2024

Applicants should be addressed to,
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Civilian Personnel Registry
Private Bag X06
Gaborone

NB: No hand deliveries will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
For further information, Contact Recruitment Division at 3663093, 3663394, 3662716 or 3663167.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded