MINISTRY OF WILDLIFE AND TOURISM
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND NATIONAL PARKS
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO:12 OF 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF SENIOR WILDLIFE RANGER II – BI X 18 POSTS

REF: WP/ADM 1/2/3 VIII (186) DATE: 18th September 2025

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above positions in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

SALARY SCALE: BI (P91, 608.00 – P108, 228.00 per annum)
LEAVE: 20 working days per annum.

BENEFITS:

(i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)
(ii) Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate in Wildlife Management and Conservation only.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Botswana citizens both male and female (with no dual citizen).

2. Should be in possession of a valid Botswana National ID card (Omang)

3. Be physically and mentally fit.

4. No adverse criminal records.

5. All candidates shall undergo the selection process which includes both physical fitness assessment and comprehensive Medical examination.

6. Candidates who have passed physical and medical examination assessment will be subjected to written interview.

7. Successful candidates in written interview will have to undergo a six months Basic Para-Military Training.

8. Female candidates must not be pregnant at the time of selection and during training.

EXPERIENCE: This is an entry – level position, no experience is required.

The following competencies are imperative
Customer focus
Written Communication
Ethics and values
Integrity and Trust
Perseverance
Peer Relationships
Listening
Patience

The following Skills and Competencies will be an added advantage;

1. Computer literacy

2. Report writing skills

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To enforce Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act, apply tactics and programs to promote wildlife protection.

Duties:

1. Issues permit/ licenses to customers.

2. Undertakes law enforcement and problem animal controls patrols.

3. Provides tactical support and guidance to stakeholders on wildlife matters

4. Contributes to the tactical training of Law Enforcement Units.

5. Collects Animal Control Data.

6. Enforces Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act and its subsidiary legislation.

7. Collects basic data on fish and wildlife populations for research and monitoring

8. Investigates and assesses issues of problem animals and submits a report of such for compensation assessment.

9. Assists in activities pertaining to the management of National Parks and Game Reserves.

APPLICANTS

Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and giving the following details:-
(a) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae) stating full name, address, date and place of birth.
(b) Certified true copies of Certificates and transcript (academic and professional) and National Identity card (Omang).
(c) In case of serving officers:
i) Date of first appointment.
ii) Present post and date appointed thereto.

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  Applications should be addressed to: The Director, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, P.O. Box 131, Gaborone Or hand delivered to Department of Wildlife and National Parks-Plot 50380 Moedi House, Fairgrounds, opposite BOMAID-Gaborone at Records office. All applicants from serving officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. NB: Applications which do not meet the requirements stipulated in the advertisement will not be responded to. For further i