Employer: Jwaneng Town Council
Vacancy Circular No.: 57 of 2025
Duty Station: Jwaneng, Botswana
Jwaneng Town Council invites suitably qualified Botswana citizens to apply for the position of Station Fire Officer.
📌 Position Details
- Job Title: Station Fire Officer
- Salary Scale: C3 (P127,092 – P150,852 per annum)
- Leave: 25 working days per annum
- Benefits:
- Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government 50%, Employee 50%)
- Pension Fund (Government 15%, Employee 5%)
🎓 Qualifications
- Cambridge Certificate
- Intermediate Certificate in Fire Engineering OR
- Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- Ambulance Emergency Assistant qualification
🧑🚒 Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience as a Sub Fire Officer
🎯 Primary Purpose of the Job
To manage and coordinate all activities of the fire station to ensure effective fire prevention, response, and safety services within the community.
📝 Key Duties & Responsibilities
-Educate the community on fire prevention and safety measures
-Investigate fire incidents and determine causes and effects
-Conduct inspections of business premises for compliance with fire safety regulations
-Control traffic and assess public exposure to hazardous materials
-Prepare fire prevention and incident reports
-Assess building plans and make recommendations for approval
-Conduct topographical familiarisation visits
-Plan work schedules and supervise fire station staff
-Review and appraise junior staff performance
-Identify training needs and conduct in-service training
-Perform any other related duties as assigned by management
🧠 Competencies Required
- Working with people
- Presenting and communicating information
- Writing and reporting
- Planning and organising
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Following instructions and procedures
- Adapting and responding to change
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
📄 Application Requirements
Applicants must quote Vacancy Circular No. 57 of 2025 and submit:
- Full name, address, and date of birth
- Certified copies of qualifications, transcripts, and Omang
- Two (2) work-related references (not older than 12 months)
- Present post and date of appointment (for serving officers)
- Copy of appointment letter to present post
- Brief CV outlining duties and experience
⚠️ Note: Applications not routed through the Chief Executive (for serving officers) will not be considered.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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