{"id":2448,"date":"2025-06-03T11:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2025-06-03T11:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:07:45","slug":"principal-mechanical-engineer-ii-d3-botswana-defence-force-apply-by-25-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/principal-mechanical-engineer-ii-d3-botswana-defence-force-apply-by-25-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Mechanical Engineer II D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Job Opportunity: Principal Mechanical Engineer II D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), Botswana<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 25 June 2025<br><strong>Position:<\/strong> Principal Mechanical Engineer II D3<br><strong>Contract Type:<\/strong> Permanent<br><strong>Organization:<\/strong> Botswana Defence Force (BDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Botswana Defence Force is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer II to manage, coordinate, and lead mechanical engineering projects. The role involves developing engineering designs, overseeing mechanical systems in the BDF, and enhancing operational readiness through effective technical planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary &amp; Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary Scale:<\/strong> D3 (P263,652 \u2013 P283,748 per annum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave:<\/strong> 30 working days per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits Include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% of contributions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15%; employee pays 5%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scarce Skill Allowance of 30% of basic salary&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Conduct in-depth design analysis for mechanical systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Prepare performance reports on proposed and developed structures\/systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Advise and recommend mechanical works that align with operational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic designs and technical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Manage mechanical-related projects for efficiency and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Align engineering strategies with performance management frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Promote best practices in maintenance and operations of mechanical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-BSc in Mechanical Engineering \/ BMechEng or equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Minimum of four (4) years\u2019 work experience, including at least two (2) years as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at D4 salary scale or equivalent in the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Registration with the Engineers Registration Board and possession of a valid practising license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Supporting and Cooperating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Interacting and Presenting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Analyzing and Interpreting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Creating and Conceptualizing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Organizing and Executing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Adapting and Coping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Enterprising and Performing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d267fb5b6bf76c029acb928277af58c2\" style=\"color:#ff0000\">APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/apply-for-botswana-defence-force-vacancies-apply-by-25-june-2025\/\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/riseup-management-code-14-drivers-hazardous-goods-prospecton-depot-durban\/\">RiseUp Management: Code 14 Drivers (Hazardous Goods) \u2013 Prospecton Depot, Durban<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/carrus-group-code-10-driver-polokwane\/\">Carrus Group: Code 10 Driver \u2013 Polokwane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/phakisa-holdings-code-10-driver-benoni-jhb-eastern-suburbs\/\">Phakisa Holdings: Code 10 Driver \u2013 Benoni (JHB Eastern Suburbs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/code-10-driver-iss-national-south-africa\/\">Code 10 Driver \u2013 ISS \u2013 National (South Africa)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/clover-sa-laboratory-assistant-queensburgh\/\">Clover SA: Laboratory Assistant \u2013 Queensburgh<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity: Principal Mechanical Engineer II D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025 Location: Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), BotswanaClosing Date: 25 June 2025Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer II D3Contract Type: PermanentOrganization: Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Overview The Botswana Defence Force is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer II to manage, coordinate, and lead mechanical engineering projects. 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