RANGE SAFETY OFFICE OFFICER (x2 positions) – BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE

VACANCY: RANGE SAFETY OFFICE OFFICER X2- TENABLE AT TAUKGOLO- SHOSHONG AND MAKANKE GALLERY RANGES

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2021

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and competent candidates to join BDF Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Senior NCO/Platoon Commander’s Course Plus Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) or Advanced Field Engineering Course and above.

Work Experience:

Retired soldier with at least two (2) years at the rank of Sergeant and above aged 55 years and below.

Salary Scale: D4 (P221, 076- P243, 684) per annum

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

 

Benefits:

1. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while employee pays 50%)
2. Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%)

iii. Housing and Upkeep Allowance: P309.00 per month

Job Purpose: Plan and organize safe shooting range activities, maintain range facilities and equipment to ensure compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1. Provide advice on range safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance to standards
2. Plan and schedule shooting activities for efficient and effective utilization of the range and to minimize destruction of vegetation and the environment

III. Carryout range safety and environmental management briefs to ensure safety of users and minimize impact of operations on the environment.

1. Maintain range register and records for future reference
2. Manage the maintance of the range facility and monitor munitions and sub-munitions clearance activities to ensure safety proper disposal and rehabilitation of the environment
3. Monitor and prevent access of unauthorized persons and animals to the range to ensure safety of the community and animals

VII. Liaise with stakeholder community to enhance relationship and build awareness on range security issues

VIII. Implement Performance Management System to ensure achievement of SHE

mission

 

Key Competencies:

 

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ethics and Values
• Communication Skills
• Priority Setting
• Planning and Organising

 

NB: Applicants should include the following information:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified true copies of academic and professional certificates and at least two work related references
• National Identity Card

In the case of Officers serving in the Public Service:

• Date of first appointment
• Present post and date of appointment thereto

 

Important: