WOODWORK INSTRUCTOR – BOTSWANA SOCIETY FOR THE DEAF (BSD)

BSD is looking for a dedicated and motivated Wood Work instructor to work at its Francistown Centre for Deaf Education. The ideal candidate must have experience in teaching learner’s basic skills in designing, making, and repairing craftwork. Experience in teaching children with hearing disability or knowledge of sign language will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
⦁ Teach learners basic skills in accordance with the school pre-vocational syllabus
⦁ Prepare and draw up a work scheme for classroom activities
⦁ Undertake periodic assessments of learners’
performance and produce progress reports
⦁ Prepare all necessary teaching materials and make them available for class
⦁ Ensure that all machines are in good working condition and arrange for the repairs and service of those not functioning properly
⦁ Maintain an inventory list of all items; i.e machinery, tools, and materials
⦁ Ensure that all safety precautions are observed at all times
Qualifications
⦁ BGSE or Equivalent
⦁ Certificate in Carpentry and joinery or better
Work Experience: 3 years of experience in the same field of work.
Preferred Skills Competencies
⦁ ability to produce crafts for sale
⦁ make repairs to items from clients
⦁ market items and build a cliental base
⦁ keep a record of all sales and account for the cash received
⦁ produce a quarterly report for management as per stated intervals
⦁ ensure the cleanliness of the workshop
⦁ ensure that safety and protective clothing is availed to all employees
⦁ Able to communicate in Setswana and English
CONTRACT: 5years
BENEFITS:
⦁ Salary Scale: P50 160.00 per annum
⦁ Severance benefit at the end of the contract
⦁ Medical Aid: Optional
⦁ Leave Days: 20 days per annum