STATION FIRE OFFICER C2 X 2 – The Botswana Defence Force

VACANCY

MISSION STATEMENT: Botswana Defence Force Exist to Defend Botswana’s
Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty and National Interests
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 7 OF 2024
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Botswana Defence Force is looking forward to employ suitably qualified Non-uniformed Personnel for the following positions:

STATION FIRE OFFICER C2 – X 2 POSITION TENABLE AT MOGODITSHANE & SELEBI PHIKWE
Qualifications: Certificate/ Diploma in Fire Engineering and Safety Management
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years satisfactory service as Sub-Station Fire Officer at C4/3 salary scale.
Salary: C2 (P156.336 – P185.868) per annum Leave: 25 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.P 309.00 housing and upkeep allowance.
d.30% Firefighters overtime allowance

Job Purpose:

Command and control shift activities for the effective and efficient Crash. Fire and Rescue services.

Job Duties and Responsibility:

a.Implement crash, fire and rescue policies and procedures to ensure safety and prevention of loss of life and property.
b.Command and control the activities of the Fire Station to ensure operational efficiency.
c.Monitor quality improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to set standards.
d.Facilitate in-service training and development in order to ensure operational readiness.
e.Conduct fire safety awareness campaigns and fire prevention programs to ensure adherence to fire safety codes.
f.Conduct fire-fighting drills to ensure operational readiness.
g.Monitor the Implementation of firefighting equipment storage procedures to ensure adherence of set standards
h.Manage the implementation of Performance Management System to ensure the achievement of Fire and Rescue services mission

Key Competencies:

a. Working with people. b. Presenting and communicating information. c. Writing and reporting.
d. Planning and organising. e. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations. f. Following instructions and procedures.
g. Adapting and responding to change. h. Coping with pressures and setbacks.
NB: All applicants should include the following information:
a.Updated Curriculum Vitae
b.Certified true copies of academic certificate(s). transcripts) and at least two (2) work related references (not more than 6 months old).
c.Certified true copy of National Identity Card.
d.Where applicable proof of registration with relevant professional/goveming body
e.Also indicate: Date of first appointment present post and date of appointment thereto.