REF:
NEDC 3/6/1 III (76)
SIGNATURE
19 October 2026
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY: GATEKEEPER (x 134)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO.11 OF 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the above mentioned post tenable in NORTH EAST DISTRICT COUNCIL.
SALARY:
A1 (P42 156-P48 840) per annum.
QUALIFICATION:
Minimum PSLE certificate
LEAVE:
20 working days per annum
EXPERIENCE:
Direct Entry. Experience in security will be an added advantage
AGE:
18-59 years
BENEFITS
Optional contributory medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 80% and Employee contributes 20%)
Housing and upkeep allowance (P1,105.40 per month)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide security services during the day by doing the following.
DUTIES
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 unauthorised access and ensures that the entire fencing is in 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 incoming and outgoing 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/helpdesk
Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Working with people
Adhering to principles and values
Delivering results and meeting Customer Expectations
Following instructions and procedures
Adapting and responding to change
Coping with pressures and setbacks
The District of Endless Opportunities
APPLICANTS:
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number giving the following details:
Detailed and updated CV
Certified copies of academic certificates and Omang Copy
IMPORTANT
a) Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements of this post will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
b) Please note that e-mailed, scanned and faxed documents will not be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Council Secretary, North East District Council Private Bag 004 Masunga
Or hand delivered at Records Management Unit (office no.68)
CLOSING DATE: 04 November 2026
For more information, contact the Human Resource Office on 2482285/2482126/2482233