Gatekeeper – Ministry for State President, Defence and Security

Gatekeeper
Ghanzi
September 11, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary

The Ministry for State President, Defence and Security invites applications from highly motivated, well experienced and self-driven candidates to fill vacant positions tenable at Ghanzi Land Board in Ghanzi District.

Employer: Ministry for State President, Defence and Security
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ghanzi, Botswana
Category: Security
Salary: A1 (P40,140 – P42, 156 per annum)
Closing Date: 2026-09-23

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide security services during the day and at night.
  • Maintains a record of Government movable property taken in and out of the premises to prevent theft of Government property.
  • Search and records every vehicle coming in and going out of Government premises.
  • Records in the diary all suspicious occurrences to assist in cases of theft and Burglary.
  • Hoists the national Flag and lowers it at designated times.
  • Checks all fences and enclosures for possible unauthorized access and ensures that the entire fencing is in a good state and reports any defects to the supervisor.
  • Reports all cases of theft to the supervising officer and helps police with investigations.
  • Checks that no private property is kept/brought to/within Government premises without prior authority.
  • Ensures that all in-coming and out-going stores are checked against vouchers and invoices.
  • Maintains gate register for visitors.
  • Guards Government Buildings and property by patrolling the premises and ensures that windows and doors are securely closed and locked.
  • Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Certificate.
  • Direct entry.
  • Experience in security services will be an added advantage.
  • Working with People.
  • Adhering to Principles and Values.
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
  • Following Instructions and Procedures.
  • Adapting and responding to change.
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks.

Salary

A1 (P40,140 – P42, 156 per annum)

How to Apply

All applicants should quote the Reference and Vacancy Circular Number of this advert and provide the following:

  • Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with duties;
  • Certified copies of Certificates and Omang;
  • At least one (1) work related reference.

Applications should be addressed to:
District Commissioner, P. O. Box 13, Ghanzi

OR HAND DELIVERED TO:
Office of the District Commissioner, Records Management Unit, Office No: A-07, Rural Administration Centre, Ghanzi.

Closing Date: 23 September 2026.
REF Code: ODC/GH 4/3/7 VOL. I | Vacancy Circular No: 1 OF 2026

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