CHIEF FIRE OFFICER -Botswana Defence Forces

VACANCY

Qualifications:

Diploma in Fire Engineering and Safety Management or BSc in Fire Engineering, BSc in Fire Safety or BSc Fire Safety Management or related field from an accredited institution.

Experience:

At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been served at D4 salary scale or in a similar level in the private sector.

Benefits:

• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%).
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%).
• P309.00 housing and upkeep allowance.
• Firefighters overtime allowance at 30% of basic salary.

Job Purpose:

• Coordinate Fire, Crash and Rescue Services activities in the Botswana Defence Force to ensure attainment of BDF goals.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of Fire, Crash and Rescue Services policies and procedures to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the achievement of BDF Fire, Crash and Rescue Services objectives.
• Provide technical advice to management for the achievement of the Fire, Crash and Rescue Services goals.
• Manage the implementation of performance management and disciplinary action processes to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Manage the implementation of the Fire, Crash and Rescue Services personal and skills development programs.
• Ensure the implementation of the Crash, Fire and Rescue Services operational and administrative activities.
• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of the Crash, Fire and Rescue Services policies and procedures.

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