{"id":2449,"date":"2025-06-03T11:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/?p=1729"},"modified":"2025-06-03T11:11:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:11:34","slug":"chief-fire-officer-d3-botswana-defence-force-apply-by-25-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/chief-fire-officer-d3-botswana-defence-force-apply-by-25-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Fire Officer D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Job Opportunity: Chief Fire Officer D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 25 June 2025<br><strong>Position:<\/strong> Chief Fire Officer \u2013 D3 Salary Scale<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 seeking a qualified and experienced Chief Fire Officer to coordinate Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services activities. The role includes developing procedures, managing fire personnel, and ensuring that all operations align with the strategic safety goals of the BDF.<\/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%)<\/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>Firefighters overtime allowance of 30% of basic salary<\/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>-Coordinate Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Develop and implement firefighting policies, procedures, and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Handle fire safety issues and preventive measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Manage the implementation of incident command and response procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Lead investigations and disciplinary actions relating to fire incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Ensure the achievement of Crash, Fire, and Rescue Service goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Train and supervise firefighting personnel and build team capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Diploma in Fire Engineering and Safety Management or BSc in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or Fire Safety Management (or related field) from a recognised institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Minimum of ten (10) years\u2019 relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years served at D4 salary scale or equivalent level in the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Working with People<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Presenting and Communicating Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Writing and Reporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Delivering Results and Meeting Expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Following Instructions and Procedures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Coping with Pressure and Setbacks<\/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\/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<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/coca-cola-relocation-driver-pretoria\/\">Coca-Cola: Relocation Driver \u2013 Pretoria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity: Chief Fire Officer D3 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025 Location: Thebephatshwa Air Base, BotswanaClosing Date: 25 June 2025Position: Chief Fire Officer \u2013 D3 Salary ScaleContract Type: PermanentOrganization: Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Overview The Botswana Defence Force is seeking a qualified and experienced Chief Fire Officer to coordinate Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services activities. 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