Call for Application: Botswana Defence Force Online Recruitment 2025 | BDF Special Entrant Cadet Vacancies. Be part of the Botswana Defence Force family. As a member, you are associated with pride, honour and dignity for your dedication and selflessness in defending this country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and national interests. The day you join the military, you shed off individuality and assume a higher purpose greater than oneself. This is the spirit that has seen many military Officers hanging the boots to assume greater responsibilities as Statesmen.
Potential Capidates should possess a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree from recognised institutions/universities in the following professions:
Medical Specialists, Aviation Medicine Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Bio-medical Engineers, Radiographers, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Audiologists and Specialist Nurses (Anesthetists, Trauma and Theatre etc.).
Law (Prosecutors, Magistrates, Trial or Litigation Lawyers, Environmental Lawyers, Property or Real Estate Lawyers, and Administrative Lawyers).
Chaplains (Ordained Ministers) .
Industrial Psychologists, Statisticians, Policy Specialists.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Botswana citizens, both males and females.
b. Should be in possession of a valid National ID card (Omang).
c. Aged under 40 years.
d. Be physically and mentally fit.
e. No adverse criminal records.
f. Minimum height of 160 cm for males and 155 cm for females.
g. Minimum body weight of 55 Kg for males and 45 Kg for females.
h. All candidates shall undergo the selection process as prescribed under the selection process.
i. Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment.
j. Feminist of six (50 years) who experience.
k. Registered and licensed to practice with relevant statutory bodies.
l. Chaplains should also be ecclesiastically endorsed.
NB: Botswana Defence Force has established Mobile Recruitment Centres in the following areas: Genski, Miami, Franciaclown, Palagwe and Gaborone as the Main Centre. It is therefore compulsory that candidates indicate their place of preference in their applications.
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KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
a. Disciplined
b. Legal
c. Term player
d. Trustworthy
e. Settles
f. Compeous
REMUNERATION, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
BDF offers competitive remuneration and benefit packages commensurate with qualification over and above the following:
a. Free accommodation and subsidised utilities.
b. Professional and academic growth.
c. Local and international exposure.
d. 20% BDF allowance.
e. Mandatory medical care (50% Government & 50%employee).
f. Leave concession after every 2 years.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates will have to undergo a selection process which includes the following:
a. Physical fitness assessment (2.4km run, push-ups and sit ups).
b. Comprehensive medical examination in accordance with BDF Recruitment Medical Standards.
c. Aptitude test, interviews and group tests.
MANDATORY TRAINING:
Successful candidates shall undergo 12 months Officer Cadet Basic Military Training before commissioning as Officers. On completion of training, Officers must be ready to serve in various geographic locations and environmental conditions.
Certified copies of National Identity Card (Omanq), relevant educational certificates/documents, transcripts, CV and references must be attached.
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: SE O/CDT: VAC 1/25
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Hand deliveries will not be allowed.
Only successful candidates will be shortlisted for selection.
For Enquiries call 36 62 135 / 71 373 483 / 74 735 532
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