BDF Recruitment 2024 | Intake, Dates, Deadline & PDF Download

There is no doubt that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) recruitment for the 2024 intake is ongoing and all interested applicants are requested to apply for it on the BDF official website. But, before doing that, you need to know about the vacant position you are applying for. That is why in this insightful article, we have provided the necessary information to be a guide about Botswana Defence Force Recruitment 2024.

What do you think we should start with this article? Should we start with the vacant position or the requirements? Well, let’s start with the vacant position and from there we move to the entry requirements and more.

BDF RECRUITMENT AVAILABLE POSITION

Botswana Defence Force is pleased to announce to the general public that limited vacancies exist for the OFFICER CADETS Post.

Now, you have seen that the position is for OFFICER CADETS which if you have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, you can apply for it.

What do you think are the entry requirements for the OFFICER CADETS Position in the ongoing Botswana Defence Force (BDF) recruitment for 2024?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Botswana citizens both male and female.
• Should be in possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
• Aged between 18-28 years.
• Be physically and mentally fit.
• No adverse criminal records.
• Minimum height of 160 cm for males and 155 cm for females.
• Minimum body weight of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
• Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment and/or during training.

Have you met up the above entry requirements for the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) recruitment in 2024? If yes, then what are you waiting for? Feel free to apply for it.

Well, even after meeting the requirements above, you still need a qualification to be able to apply for your desired position. Your qualifications will get you to the better position you deserve in the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) recruitment. So, what qualifications do you have? Can it get you a job at Botswana Defence Force (BDF)?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Aspiring candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and should indicate their preferred Career field and Code of interest in line with their qualifications. Candidates are ONLY allowed to apply for one (1) career field, however, the Commander has the prerogative to deploy candidates where he deems fit.

CODE	CAREER FIELD	QUALIFICATION (S)
001	Combat Operations	Management, Information Systems, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and any related Bachelors courses.
002	Engineering	Aviation, Computer and Telecommunications, Construction and Building, Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Industrial, and any Related Engineering courses.
003	Aviation (Pilots)	Pilot Candidates: Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably with good passes in sciences, mathematics and English at BGCSE or equivalent).
004	Logistics	Supply Chain, Hospitality, Quality Control, Clothing Design and Textile, and any related Logistics courses.
005	Administration and Management	Finance and Accounting, Law, Criminology, and any related Administration and Management courses.
006	Medicine and Health	Medicine, Veterinary and any relevant Health related courses.
007	Music	Performing Arts, and any Music related courses.

Applicants from the following professions with less than three (3) years’ work experience and registered and licensed to practice with relevant statutory bodies may apply: Medical Officers, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Specialist Nurses, Lawyers, Veterinary Officers, Bio-Medical Engineers, Clinical/Industrial Psychologists, and Chaplains (Ordained Ministers).

It is very important as an applicant to indicate your centre at the ongoing Botswana Defence Force (BDF) in 2024. Let’s see some of the established Mobile Recruitment Centres.

BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE MOBILE RECRUITMENT CENTRES

NB: Botswana Defence Force has established Mobile Recruitment Centres in the following areas; Gantsi, Kasane, Tsabong, Maun, Francistown, Palapye and Gaborone (SSKB, Village Garrison and Glen Valley Barracks) as the Main Centre. It is Compulsory that candidates should indicate their recruitment place of preference in their applications.

Aside from the entry requirements and the qualifications, you need some skills and personal attributes to be able to be part of the Botswana Defence Force.

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Disciplined.
• Team player.
• Loyal.
• Trustworthy.
• Selfless.
• Courageous.

Yes!!! Guess what!!!

BDF offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages for all their successful applicants.

REMUNERATION, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BDF offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages commensurate with qualifications over and above the following;

• Free accommodation and subsidised utilities.
• Professional and academic growth.
• Local and international exposure.
• 20% BDF allowance (X-factor).
• Free medical care.

We are getting to the end of the process which is the selection process. What do you think the Botswana Defence Force will be like?

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will have to undergo a selection process which includes the following:

• Physical Fitness Assessment (2.4 km Run, Push-Ups and Sit Ups).
• Comprehensive Medical Examination in accordance with BDF Recruitment Medical Standards.
• Aptitude Tests, Interviews and Group Tests.

MANDATORY TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT

Successful candidates shall undergo 12 months of Basic Military Training. Upon completion of training, officers must be ready to serve in various geographic locations and environmental conditions.

Certified copies of the National Identity Card (Omang), relevant educational certificates/documents, transcripts, CV and references must be attached.

I know you have read through the recruitment processes and you are looking for how to apply for it. Well, worry no more because the application link is right before you. Cheers!!!

HOW TO APPLY

ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK: https://online.bdf.org.bw/

ONLY THOSE WITH CONSTRAINTS IN USING THE LINK SHALL BE ALLOWED TO SEND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:

The Commander

Botswana Defence Force

Private Bag X06

Gaborone

Reference: O/CDT: VAC 1/24

Most importantly, when do you think the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) recruitment is closing for 2024? Well, let’s see…

BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE APPLICATION DEADLINE

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) application is closing on 09 August 2024.

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