Warehouse Workers ( 2 Positions) – U.S. Embassy Gaborone

The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana is seeking 2 qualified candidates for the position of Warehouse Worker.

Job Details

About the Position

The U.S. Mission in Botswana is looking for 2 eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Worker.

The Warehouse Worker will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, storage and inventory of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is within the General Services Office and reports to the Supply Supervisor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Load and unload expendable and non-expendable items from trucks and vans.
• Handle items such as furniture, appliances and other equipment.
• Safely move and store warehouse items.
• Assist with organizing warehouse inventory and storage areas.
• Prepare items for delivery.
• Deliver items from warehouses to office buildings, residential properties and other locations.
• Conduct inventory and stack items and equipment appropriately.
• Maintain efficient use of warehouse storage space.
• Follow warehouse operating procedures and security standards.
• Safely use warehouse equipment and tools.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Completion of primary school is required.

Important: The required-documents section also asks applicants to upload a high school education certificate, so applicants should review the application requirements carefully.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.

Language Requirements

• English: Level 1 – Rudimentary verbal skills.
• Setswana: Level 2 – Limited knowledge in reading, writing and speaking.

Job Knowledge

Applicants should have:

• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and security standards.
• Good knowledge of maintaining and efficiently using warehouse storage space.
• Good knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking items/equipment.

Skills and Abilities

Applicants must:

• Be physically able to perform loading and unloading duties.
• Be able to handle heavy objects safely and efficiently.
• Be able to lift up to 51 lbs. (23 kg) under OSHA standards.
• Be able to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as:
  • Forklifts
  • Hand trolleys
  • Electronic lifters
• Be able to work in different weather and environmental conditions, including extreme heat, severe cold, wet or dry conditions and high winds.
• Hold a valid, current Class B (Light Duty) driver’s license for at least 5 years.
• Be prepared to undergo a skills test where applicable.

Security and Other Requirements

Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the required security certificate or security clearance.

Candidates will be subject to:

• A background investigation.
• A pre-employment medical examination, if required.
• Any applicable language or skills testing.

Successful candidates must also be able to start work within a reasonable period after receiving the necessary authorization, clearances or certifications.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for locally employed staff.

Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants should discuss applicable benefits with the HR Office.

Required Documents

All Applicants

Applicants should upload:

• High school education certificate
• Valid Class B Driver’s License
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants

EFM applicants may also need to submit:

• Copy of sponsor’s travel orders/assignment notification or equivalent
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Veterans’ Affairs letter or other supporting documentation, if applicable
• SF-50, if applicable

Hiring Preference

The U.S. Mission applies a hiring preference system for eligible candidates. Preference may be given in the following order:

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. Foreign Service employees on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service employees with reemployment rights

Applicants claiming preference must accurately state their status and provide the required supporting documentation.

How to Apply

Applicants should click “Apply to This Vacancy” on the official vacancy page and complete the application before the closing date.

Make sure your application clearly addresses:

• Relevant work experience
• Education
• English and Setswana language skills
• Warehouse-related knowledge
• Job-related skills and abilities
• Driver’s license requirements

Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Application Deadline

August 20, 2026

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