PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER -Botswana Defence Forces

VACANCY

Qualifications:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering/ BMechEng or equivalent.
• Experience: At least four (4) years’ work experience, two (2) of which should have been served as Senior Mechanical Engineer at D4 salary scale or equivalent level in the private sector.

Benefits:

• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while employee pays 50%).
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15%, employee pays 5%).
• Housing and Upkeep Allowance: P309.00 per month.
• Scarce Skill Allowance at 40% of basic salary.

Job Purpose:

• Manage, control and coordinate Mechanical projects in the Botswana Defence Force.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth analysis of design performance for proposed and developed structures using various methods to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide professional advice with regards to mechanical works to ensure operational efficiency.
• Liaise with other professionals in the development of comprehensive designs for BDF building projects.
• Liaise with all technical staff within the BDF for effective service delivery.
• Facilitate skills development for mechanical engineering branch to ensure achievement of performance goals.
• Ensure that Performance Management and Quality Improvement programs are designed and implemented in a manner that aligns with the overall strategy.
• Manage the implementation of performance management system to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Key Competencies:
• Leading and Deciding
• Supporting and Cooperating
• Interacting and Presenting
• Analyzing and Interpreting
• Creating and Conceptualizing
• Organizing and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Enterprising and Performing