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MINISTRY FOR STATE PRESIDENT, DEFENCE AND SECURITY

GHANZI DISTRICT

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

REF NO. ODC/GH 4/3/7 VOL. I

DATE: 12 Oct 2026

The Ministry for State President, Defence and Security invites applications from highly motivated, well experienced and self-driven candidates to fill vacant positions tenable at Department of Veterinary Services- Ministry of Lands and Agriculture at Qabo Gate in Ghanzi District.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2026

VACANCY:

Gatekeeper X 1

SALARY SCALE:

A1 (P40,140-P42, 156 per annum).

LEAVE:

20 working days per annum.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Permanent and Pensionable

BENEFITS;

Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government Contributes 80% and Employee contribute 20%)

Contributory Pension Fund (Employee Contribute 5% and Government contribute 15%

Housing and up-keeping allowance (P852.40 per month)

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS PROFILE:

To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

Direct entry.

Experience in security services will be an added advantage

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The primary purpose of this position is to provide

security services during the day.

Maintains a record of Government movable property taken in and out of the premises to prevent theft of Government property

Search and records every vehicle coming in and going out of Government premises.

Records in the diary all suspicious occurrences to assist in cases of theft and Burglary.

Hoists the national Flag and lowers it at designated times.

Checks all fences and enclosures for possible unauthorized access and ensures that the entire fencing is in a good state and reports any defects to the supervisor.

Reports all cases of theft to the supervising officer and helps police with Investigations.

Checks that no private property is kept/brought to/within Government premises without prior authority

Ensures that all in-coming and out-going stores are checked against vouchers and invoices.

Maintains gate register for visitors

Provide security services to Government staff by preventing unstable/dangerous individuals from entering Government premises.

Patrolling Government premises before hand over to night watchmen to ensure that windows, doors and any other outlet are securely closed and locked.

Direct visitors to the main entrance or reception/help desk

Undertake any other related duties as assigned by management

KEY COMPETENCY:

GRAND

Working with People

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Adhering to Principles and Values

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Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Following Instructions and Procedures

Adapting and responding to change

Coping with pressures and setbacks

APPLICANTS:

All applicants should quote the Reference and Vacancy Circular Number of this advert and provide the following:

Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with duties;

Certified copies of Certificates and Omang

At least one (1) work related reference

IMPORTANT:

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that the processing of your personal data is solely for recruitment purposes. Your information may be shared with authorized personnel and approved recruitment partners in line with Botswana Data Protection Act of 2024.

NOTE:

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements as set out in this advertisement and short listed will be responded to.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications should be addressed to:
District Commissioner
P. 0.Box 13
Ghanzi
OR
HAND DELIVERED TO:
Office of the District Commissioner, Records Management Unit
Office No:A-07
Rural Administration Centre, Ghanzi
CLOSING DATE:
27 October 2026
For further information, please contact Records Management Unit at:
6596358