Republic of Botswana Ministry of Lands and Agriculture
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 7 OF 2024
VACANCY: Temporary Technical Officer/Assistant Agricultural Scientific Officers (5 Posts)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the above-mentioned positions under the Department of Crop Production, tenable in Bobirwa District for a period of three (3) months.
SALARY SCALE:
- C4: BWP 108,444 – 123,420 per annum
- C3: BWP 127,092 – 150,852 per annum
LEAVE:
25 working days per annum
AGE RANGE:
18 – 45 years
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum qualification of BSc or Diploma in Crop Science or BSc or Diploma in General Agriculture/Extension.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To disseminate knowledge and practical skills to the crop farming community to enhance productivity in crop production.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
-Disseminate knowledge and practical skills to the farming community to enhance productivity levels.
-Implement crop programs as directed by senior officers.
-Supervise, guide, and train Technical Assistants.
-Maintain records of activities within the extension area.
-Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to meet service requirements.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Time Management
- Drive for Results
- Customer Focus
- Integrity and Trust
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must quote the vacancy code and provide the following details:
- Full names, address, and contact details.
- Certified copies of educational certificates and ID (Omang).
- Curriculum Vitae clearly stating postal and residential address, date of birth, and contact number.
- At least two (2) recent references.
- A brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
FOR SERVING EMPLOYEES:
- Date of first appointment.
- Present post, scale, and date of appointment to the current position.
Important Notes:
- Applications from serving public officers must be routed through their supervisors.
- Applications not routed accordingly will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Our Vision: A Prosperous and Globally Competitive Agricultural Sector
Our Mission: To Improve Food Security