VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 1 OF 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF SENIOR WILDLIFE RANGER II-B1 X 27 POSTS
REF: WP ADM 1/2/3 VII TEMP (65)
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above positions in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
SALARY SCALE: B1 (P83 076 – P98 160) per annum.
LEAVE : 20 working days per annum
BENEFITS:
(i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
(ii) Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and
Employee pays 5%)
QUALIFICATION: BGCSE or Equivalent with a minimum of 34 points
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Botswana citizens both male and female (with no dual citizen)
• Should be in possession of a valid Botswana National ID card (Omang)
• Be physically and mentally fit
• No adverse criminal records
• All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes
both physical fitness assessment and comprehensive Medical
examination
• Successful candidates will have to undergo a six (6) months Basic
Para- Military Training.
• Transcript as proof of points acquired at BGCSE
NB: Those who did not attach their transcripts will be automatically
disqualified.
EXPERIENCE: This is an entry-level position, no experience is required
The following are imperative:
Customer focus
Written Communication
Ethics and values
Integrity and Trust
Perseverance
Peer Relationships
Listening
Patience
The following Skills and Competencies will be an added
advantage;
1. Computer literacy
2. Report writing skills
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To enforce Wildlife Conservation and
National Parks Act, apply tactics and programmes to promote wildlife protection.
Duties:
1. Issues permits/licenses to customers.
2. Undertakes law enforcement and problem animal control patrols
3. Provides tactical support and guidance to stakeholders on wildlife matters.
4. Contributes to the tactical training of Law Enforcement Units.
5. Collects Animal Control Data
6. Enforces Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act and its
subsidiary legislation.
7. Collects basic data on fish and wildlife populations for research and monitoring
8. Investigates and assess issues of problem animals and submits a
report of such for compensation assessment.
9. Assists in activities pertaining to the management of National Parks and Game Reserves
Applicants
Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular
and give the following details;
a) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae) stating full name, address, date and place of birth.
b) Certified true copies of certificates and transcript (academic and
professional) and National Identity card (Omang)
c) In case of serving officers;
i) Date of first appointment.
ii) Present post and date appointed thereto
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, P O Box 131,Gaborone
Or hand delivered to Department of Wildlife and National Parks –
Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds, opposite BOMAID- Gaborone
All applications from serving officers should be routed
through their Heads of Departments and Permanent
Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
NB: Applications which do not meet the requirements stipulated in
the advertisement will not be responded to.
For further information, contact
Ms. T. H. James at 397 1405 / 399 6503 or
Mr. D. Molelekwa at 397 1405/399 6579
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2023