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Guidelines for Registration of Entry Level Teachers

Overview

To be eligible for a Permanent & Pensionable position as a Teacher in the Ministry of Basic Education, graduates should apply for employment by registering their credentials with the Ministry in the unemployed graduates database/entry level database. Placement will be dependent upon qualification and vacancy availability.

Who is eligible?

Unemployed teacher graduate citizens with relevant qualifications. 

How do I get this service?

Visit Ministry of Basic Education Headquarters on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Office 47 Ground Floor to register credentials.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of Academic Certificate
  • Certified copy of Academic Transcript
  • Certified copy of Identity Card (Omang)
How long will this service take?

Immediate

Where can I obtain this service?

Ministry of Basic Education Headquarters,

Gaborone

Office 47 Ground Floor

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost required

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Graduate teachers, Education

Keywords

Teachers, graduates, entry level, Employment of teachers, graduate database

Synonyms

Registration of teachers,  teachers database, guidelines,  placement of entry level teachers, 

Ministry submitting this Service

Health Guidelines for Ports of Entry

Overview

Port Health is responsible for inspection of;

  • Goods
  • Good commodities
  • Chemicals
  • Conveyances; that is trucks, aircraft, cars, buses
  • Travelers for yellow fever and diseases in surveillance and create a safe environment at ports of entry through pest control, waste management, inspection of point of entry, water quality and monitoring. The Division also ensures safe cross border transportation of dead bodies.

These are guidelines for the prevention and control of the international spread of diseases and other public health threats at designated points of entry; that is airports and land crossings into Botswana.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises the public to be aware of the import of the following:

  • Unsafe and poor quality goods.
  • Contaminated or adulterated foods. 
  • Hazardous chemicals.
  • Dangerous pesticide formulations.
  • Cosmetics.
  • Plant and prohibited animal products.
  • Any other hazardous chemical and biological materials that may come into Botswana.

In addition to this, the port health service undertakes disease surveillance, screening and reporting of diseases and public health conditions from external sources that may threaten the health and safety of Botswana.

 

Who is eligible?

All travelers and importers need to present themselves to Port Health Office upon arrival in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Port Health Service is offered at the twelve (12) designated points of entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following are requirements for all those entering Botswana:

  • Travelers coming to or transiting through Botswana from yellow fever endemic countries must carry valid international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever as it will be demanded at points of entry upon arrival.
  • Chemical clearance letter  and supporting documents if importing chemicals 
  • Clearance from the Ministry of Health and Wellness or other authorized officers when importing a corpse
  • Stamped purchase order if importing medicines
  • Any other measure that may be applied in response to public health events
  • Airliners must complete the Declaration of the Health Part of the Aircraft "General declaration form" by International Civil Aviation Authority and submit to port health officers upon arrival at airports.
  • Aircrafts travelling in from malarial areas, in and outside Botswana, must be disinfected when travelling to non-malarial areas and a proof of disinfection provided to port health officers upon arrival in the Health Part of the Aircraft General Declaration form.
How long will this service take?

It depends on the service required.

Where can I obtain this service?

At the designated points of entry, and these are;

Ramokgwebana Border Post

Ramatlabama Border Post

Pioneer Border Post

Martins Drift Border Post

Tlokweng Border Post

Kazungula Ferry Border Post

Kazungula Road Border Post

Mamuno Border Post

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Maun International Airport

Kasane International Airport

PG Matante International Airport

 

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana (mandatory)

Keywords

Transport Guidelines for Ports of Entry, Chemical Clearance, Transporting Corpse, Conveyance of Goods, 

Synonyms

Border Guidelines for Ports of Entry, Transport Guidelines for Ports of Entry

Ministry submitting this Service

ISBN/ISSN – Registration

Overview

This service is intended for Authors, Self-Publishers, Editors and Publishers in general. The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique identification number of a book, while the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a serial number used to uniquely identify a serial publication. These numbers are issued to publishers and individual authors so that their authored work can be easily identified for consumption in the international market.

Who is eligible?

Any individual or publishing entity intending to publish their work in Botswana. 

How do I get this service?

Application for ISBN:

  1. Visit the National Reference Library (NRL) or local public libraries to fill and submit ISBN Application Form with supporting documents.
  2. Sign acceptance of terms of use 
  3. Deposit two book copies with the NRL

Application for ISSN:

  1.  Visit the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development to apply for the ISSN at;

 

BOTSWANA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE

CBD, Y2K BUILDING, PLOT 54372

PRIVATE BAG 0036, GABORONE

TEL: +267 3901186

FAX: +267 3901149

FACEBOOK PAGE: BOTSWANA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE: BNLS

EMAIL (FOR ISBN REQUESTS/ENQUIRIES): botsin [at] gov.bw (botsin[at]gov[dot]bw)

ISSN PORTAL (ISSN REQUESTS): www.issn.org

What supporting documents are required?
  • National identity card (Omang) for citizens
  • Certified copy of the Bio-page of passport for non-citizens
  • ISBN Application: a copy of book cover, title, introduction pages for book and the brief abstract/summary of the book. For a novel, only the cover and title pages are submitted
  • ISSN Application: a copy of the cover page showing the frequency of the serial and the editorial page
How long will this service take?
  • ISBN -  Issued immediately
  • ISSN – Ten (10) days
Where can I obtain this service?

ISBN - BNLS Public Libraries and National Reference Library

ISSN - International Standard Serial Number website www.issn.org

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana (mandatory)

Keywords

ISBN/ISSN Registration

Synonyms

ISBN/ISSN, getting published in Botswana,

Ministry submitting this Service

Library Membership

Overview

This service allows citizens and non-citizens access to public libraries so that they may borrow books from all libraries across Botswana. 

 

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens

How do I get this service?

To obtain an “Adult membership”;

To obtain an “Children’s membership”

  • Parent/Guardian must fill in an application form.
  • Parent/Guardian has to sign to consent to his/ her child’s application.
  • Submit the application form to the nearest library.

Library membership expires after two (2) years

What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens:  a copy of a certicified National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Non-Citizens: a certified copy of Passport
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

All libraries and village reading rooms 

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana,

Keywords

Library Membership, Adult Library Membership, Children Library Membership,

Ministry submitting this Service

Application for Research Permit

Overview

Individuals wishing to conduct research in Botswana must first apply for a research permit. This Permit ensures that information on Botswana is not misrepresented and it also assists in monitoring the kind of research done in the country. Individuals residing outside the country should submit their application documents at least one month before their intended travel to Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens wishing to undertake research in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Research Permit Application Form with the relevant supporting documents.

What supporting documents are required?
  • A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s sponsoring institution and/or funding agency.
  • If the applicant is not affiliated to any institution, the endorsement should come from a person of professional standing in the field of the applicant’s discipline, supporting the application and providing assurance that the research will conform to these guidelines.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae for all researchers (including passport particulars).
  • Research document or proposal.
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

The Permit can be taken from the Ministry or Department that your Research is based on.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Research permit

Synonyms

Authorisation to conduct research

Ministry submitting this Service

Vocational Education Training

Overview

This programme is offered to citizens and non-citizens through Brigades and four Technical Colleges (Maun, Jwaneng, Palapye and Selebi-Phikwe Technical Colleges). These institutions offer vocational training courses up to certificate level (National Craft Certificate). These trades include:

  • Architectural Draughting
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Borehole Mechanics
  • Bricklaying and Plastering
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Dress Making 
  • Electrical Installation
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Livestock Farming
  • Machine Fitting
  • Painting and Decoration
  • Panel Beating and Spray Painting
  • Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Welding and Fabrication
Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • 16 years and above
  • Minimum educational requirements: Junior Certificate/BGCSE
  • Special Education Needs inclusive
How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete the Apprenticeship Training form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office (upon advertisement).
  • Attach the required documents (listed below) and submit the form to the Institutions of choice by post or hand delivery.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of National identity card (Omang for citizens)
  • Certified copy of passport (for non-citizens)
  • Relevant educational certificates
How long will this service take?

Upon completion of the application process.

Theme for this service
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Machine, chains, ropes, gears, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, cranes, crane, lifting equipment, pulley, pulleys ropes, gears.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers.

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