Electrical Craftsman II B4 – 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:

CRAFTSMAN II B4 (ELECTRICAL) – 1 POSITION TENABLE AT 2 MILITARY GARRISON (FRANCISTOWN)

Qualifications: Trade Test C (Electrical) or equivalent qualification

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as Craft Improver A1 salary scale

Salary scale: B4 (P54,612 – P62,304) per annum.

Leave: 20 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. Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P398.80 per month

Job purpose: Provide electrical services in the BDF to ensure achievement of the 94 CMR goals.

Job duties and responsibilities:
a. Receive faulty appliances from electrical section store man together with job card and tests electrical components to detect faults
b. Dismantle appliances to check that wiring is intact and terminals are properly connected
c. Identify parts needing replacement and requests stores staff to prepare acquisition
d. Make cable extensions and fits plugs
e. Shovel materials to and from construction areas.
f. Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
g. Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
h. Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
i. Implement individual Performance Plan to ensure achievement of 94 CMR goals.

Key Competencies:
a. Controlling and directing tasks
b. Technical knowledge and skills
c. Working with information
d. Learning quickly
e. Organising own work
f. Reliability
g. Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

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