{"id":1656,"date":"2025-06-03T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T10:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/principal-mechanical-engineer-botswana-defence-forces\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T00:50:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T00:50:18","slug":"principal-mechanical-engineer-botswana-defence-forces","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1656","title":{"rendered":"PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER -Botswana Defence Forces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BSc in Mechanical Engineering\/ BMechEng or equivalent.<br \/>\nExperience: At least four (4) years\u2019 work experience, two (2) of which should have been served as Senior Mechanical Engineer at D4 salary scale or equivalent level in the private sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nBenefits:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while employee pays 50%).<br \/>\nContributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15%, employee pays 5%).<br \/>\nHousing and Upkeep Allowance: P309.00 per month.<br \/>\nScarce Skill Allowance at 40% of basic salary.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJob Purpose:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Manage, control and coordinate Mechanical projects in the Botswana Defence Force.<br \/>\nJob Duties and Responsibilities:<br \/>\nConduct in-depth analysis of design performance for proposed and developed structures using various methods to ensure adherence to standards.<br \/>\nProvide professional advice with regards to mechanical works to ensure operational efficiency.<br \/>\nLiaise with other professionals in the development of comprehensive designs for BDF building projects.<br \/>\nLiaise with all technical staff within the BDF for effective service delivery.<br \/>\nFacilitate skills development for mechanical engineering branch to ensure achievement of performance goals.<br \/>\nEnsure that Performance Management and Quality Improvement programs are designed and implemented in a manner that aligns with the overall strategy.<br \/>\nManage the implementation of performance management system to ensure achievement of organizational goals.<br \/>\nKey Competencies:<br \/>\nLeading and Deciding<br \/>\nSupporting and Cooperating<br \/>\nInteracting and Presenting<br \/>\nAnalyzing and Interpreting<br \/>\nCreating and Conceptualizing<br \/>\nOrganizing and Executing<br \/>\nAdapting and Coping<br \/>\nEnterprising and Performing<\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nNB: All applicants should include the following information:<\/p>\n<p>Updated Curriculum Vitae<\/p>\n<p>Certified copies of academic certificate(s), transcripts<\/p>\n<p>Certified copy of National Identity Card<\/p>\n<p>At least two (2) references<\/p>\n<p>Certified copies of registration with relevant professional\/governing body, where applicable<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be routed through current Department Heads, where applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who do not meet the requirements set should be routed through their Permanent Secretary\/Department. 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