{"id":2450,"date":"2025-06-03T11:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2025-06-03T11:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:14:57","slug":"deputy-chief-fire-officer-d4-botswana-defence-force-botswana-apply-by-25-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/deputy-chief-fire-officer-d4-botswana-defence-force-botswana-apply-by-25-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Chief Fire Officer D4 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief Fire Officer D4 \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> Deputy Chief Fire Officer \u2013 D4 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 recruiting a Deputy Chief Fire Officer to assist in the coordination and management of Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services. The successful candidate will oversee operational activities, implement firefighting procedures, and promote compliance with safety regulations in line with BDF strategic objectives.<\/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> D4 (P265,948 \u2013 P282,120 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>-Supervise the implementation of Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Provide advice on firefighting standards and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Monitor compliance with firefighting procedures and safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Respond to firefighting-related incidents and conduct investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Coordinate training programs and performance evaluations for fire service personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Liaise with stakeholders to enhance achievement of safety and rescue goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Ensure that Crash, Fire, and Rescue Services are aligned with institutional expectations.<\/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, BSc in Fire Safety, or BSc in Fire Safety Management (or related field) from an accredited institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Minimum of eight (8) years\u2019 relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years served at D4 salary scale or equivalent in the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working with People<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presenting and Communicating Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing and Reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with Pressure and Setbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/post-11-77-messenger-x2-posts-limpopo\/\">POST 11\/77: Messenger (X2 Posts) \u2013 Limpopo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/department-of-justice-and-constitutional-development-vacancies-2026\/\">Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/department-of-employment-and-labour-vacancies-2026\/\">Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/south-african-government-cleaners-2026-x54-posts-multiple-departments-provinces-apply-by-10-april-2026\/\">South African Government Cleaners 2026 (X54+ Posts) \u2013 Multiple Departments &amp; Provinces \u2013 Apply by 10 April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/learnership-wholesale-retail-operations-nqf-level-3-pnp-clothing-cape-town-apply-by-17-april-2026\/\">Learnership: Wholesale &amp; Retail Operations (NQF Level 3) \u2013 PnP Clothing \u2013 Cape Town \u2013 Apply by 17 April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief Fire Officer D4 \u2013 Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) \u2013 Apply by 25 June 2025 Location: Thebephatshwa Air Base, BotswanaClosing Date: 25 June 2025Position: Deputy Chief Fire Officer \u2013 D4 Salary ScaleContract Type: PermanentOrganization: Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Overview The Botswana Defence Force is recruiting a Deputy Chief Fire Officer to assist in the coordination and management of Fire, Crash, and Rescue Services. 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