Position: Temporary Field Assistant II (30 Posts)
Organization: Ministry of Lands and Agriculture – Department of Animal Production
Location: Lobu Field Station, Tsabong District
Reference: LFS/4/3/12/1 (198) (Vacancy Circular No. 2 of 2025)
Date of Announcement: 19 February 2025
Overview
The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture (Department of Animal Production) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Temporary Field Assistant II at Lobu Field Station. A total of 30 vacancies are available. Successful candidates will work under physically demanding conditions to assist in the rearing and management of livestock.
Key Details
–Salary Scale: A2 (P2,340.00 per month)
–Duration: 12 Months
–Age Requirement: 18–45 years
–Work Location: Lobu Field Station, Tsabong District
Duties and Responsibilities
–Livestock Handling: Assist in the care, feeding, herding, and general management of goats, sheep, and cattle.
–Animal Health Tasks: Perform or support activities such as castration, dipping, and vaccination under supervision.
–Facility Maintenance: Help maintain cleanliness and functionality of livestock facilities.
–Inspection Tasks: Check articles or materials (e.g., fabrics, equipment) that require special care.
–Compliance: Adhere to all safety and sanitation protocols.
–Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to meet service requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- At least a minimum of a Primary School Leaving Examination Certificate (PSLE).
- Preference may be given to those with a Junior Certificate (JC) or Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE).
- References: Provide at least two recent references (with certified copies).
- Identification: Must be a Botswana citizen; submit certified copies of National Identity (Omang).
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit and able to work in remote areas under challenging conditions.
- Language Proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Setswana.
- Other Requirements:
- Public Service employees are not eligible to apply.
- Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
- No accommodation will be provided; successful candidates must secure their own accommodation in Khuis or Middlepits.