EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 01 OF 2026
POSITION: PLANT OPERATOR II – B3
Council: Kgalagadi North District Council
Location: Hukuntsi, Botswana
Closing Date: 3 March 2026
Kgalagadi North District Council invites applications from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the position of Plant Operator II – B3.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Scale: B3 (P65 508 – P76 908) per annum
Leave: 20 working days per annum
Benefits:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (50% employer / 50% employee contribution)
- Contributory Pension Fund (15% employer / 5% employee contribution)
Main Purpose of the Job
To operate and maintain Council plant and construction machinery in order to support service delivery and infrastructure maintenance within the district.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Plant Operator’s Licence
- Ability to operate at least two types of construction machines
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance and report identifiable faults on plant and machinery.
- Maintain a logbook by accurately recording all required operational details.
- Perform excavating works, bush clearing, grading, rolling, spreading, compacting and other related construction activities using appropriate machines.
- Ensure the safety and proper handling of all tools and accessories issued.
- Conduct basic repairs such as wheel puncture repairs.
- Guide and supervise subordinates where required.
- Assist in fitting plant accessories.
- Load and offload plant and machinery with due diligence and care.
- Undertake any other related duties as directed by management.
Key Competencies Required
- Adapting and responding to change
- Working effectively with people
- Following instructions and procedures
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Application Requirements
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and submit the following:
- Full name, address and date of birth
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Two recent work references (not more than 12 months old)
- Omang (National ID) copy
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae with summary of duties
- Cover letter addressed to the Council Secretary
Important Notes:
- Serving officers must route applications through their Chief Executives.
- Applications not properly routed will not be considered.
- Hand-delivered applications must be placed in the secure application box at Office No. 109 (Records Management Unit).
- The applicant must record the application in the application register at the same office (RMU).
- All applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with the position applied for and the vacancy circular number on the top left side of the envelope.
- Applications reaching the office after 3 March 2026 at 16:30 hours will not be accepted.
Applications Should Be Addressed To:
Council Secretary
Kgalagadi North District Council
Private Bag 12
Hukuntsi
For further information, contact Human Resource Office at 6510115 / 6510286.
Kgalagadi North District Council is committed to excellence in local governance for sustainable livelihood.