ONLINE RECRUITMENT

Purpose of Collecting Your Information

The Botswana Defence Force collects and processes applicant information for online recruitment, eligibility screening, identity verification, document assessment, shortlisting, interviews, medical and fitness assessment, security vetting, selection decisions, appointment administration and communication with applicants during the recruitment process.

Personal Information That May Be Collected

The information may include your full names, Omang or passport number, date of birth, gender, nationality, contact details, residential address, next of kin details, education and training records, employment history, professional registration details where applicable, photograph, uploaded documents, application category, vacancy details and any additional information required for recruitment administration.

How Your Information Will Be Used

Your information will be used only for lawful recruitment and selection purposes. This includes confirming that you meet advertised requirements, assessing your suitability, verifying documents, contacting you about your application, supporting recruitment boards and maintaining official recruitment records.

Protection of Your Personal Information

The Botswana Defence Force will take reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect applicant information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, misuse or disclosure. Access is limited to authorised personnel with legitimate recruitment, administrative, security or legal responsibilities.

Retention of Information

Recruitment information will be retained for the period required for recruitment administration, audit, legal, security and records-management purposes in line with applicable Botswana laws, the Botswana Data Protection Act and Botswana Defence Force records-management requirements.

Applicant Declaration

By continuing, you declare that the information and documents you will submit are true, complete and accurate. You understand that false, incomplete or misleading information may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process or any other lawful administrative action if discovered later.

Consent Declaration

By selecting the consent options below and continuing with your application, you confirm that you have read and understood this notice and voluntarily consent to the Botswana Defence Force collecting, processing, storing and using your personal information for recruitment, selection, verification, vetting and related lawful recruitment purposes.