Senior Mining Engineer at Lucara Botswana
Job Description
Botswana (Pty) Ltd owns the Karowe Diamond Mine in Lethakane, which operates an Open Pit Mine and is now transitioning into the Underground operation. The envisaged underground operation is currently undergoing construction in which two vertical shafts (Production and Ventilation) are being sunk and will be followed by lateral development and subsequent ore extraction.
To be part of the ongoing underground mine development, Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following Shaft Operation and Services positions, tenable in Letlhakane.
SENIOR MINING ENGINEER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior Mining Engineer will be responsible for providing project oversight on engineering/mining projects and managing mining operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Vertical shaft conveyance system management
* Operational efficiency
* Production support
* Contractor management
* Mine regulations compliance
* Budget management & reporting
* Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Mining Engineering or Equivalent.
* At least seven (7) years post qualification experience in an underground mining environment with three (3) years in a similar position.
* Experience in various underground mechanized/block caving/sub level retreat mining methods is essential
* Experience in vertical shaft conveyance, high speed lateral development, portal and high speed decline development
* Botswana underground blasting license.
* Registration with Engineering Registration Board (ERB).
HOW TO APPLY:
- NB: Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line to UGrecruitment@lucarabotswana.co.bw Closing date: August 17, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.
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