Senior Technical Assistant II B2 – 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:

SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II B1 (PLUMBING & PIPE-FITTING) X1 – TENABLE AT GLEN VALLEY BARRACKS

Qualifications: Trade Test B (Plumbing & Pipe-Fitting) or equivalent qualification

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as Technical Assistant (Plumbing & Pipe-Fitting) at B3/2 salary scale or equivalent role

Salary scale: B1 (P87, 240 – P103, 068) 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 plumbing and pipe fitting services in the BDF to ensure achievement of the 94 CMR goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
a. Perform plumbing and pipe fitting activities in the BDF to ensure delivery of quality service.
b. Maintain the plumbing section inventory to prevent equipment loss.
c. Compile and provide material specifications to guide decision making.
d. Monitor adherence to safety standards to ensure compliance.
e. Implement quality improvement initiatives to ensure maintenance of standards of quality service.
f. Implement individual Performance Plan to ensure achievement of 94 CMR goals.
h. Provide on the job training for Technical Assistants to improve skills and competencies.

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