Redpath is the world’s premier full-service underground mining contractor. Redpath Botswana is excited to be looking for one (1) Senior Project Engineer for the Jwaneng Underground
Mining Development Project.

Basic function of the position:

The role as a Senior Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling and project engineering of site projects from concept to completion and reporting production progress on the site and
providing quality assurance and quality control services, risk and safety management. You will build, develop and maintain the client relationship by ensuring the accurate monitoring of project progress and continually advising on the status of the project. Open to citizens of Botswana only

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain the Quality, Environmental and Mining Records for the project;

• Develop the short to medium term mine plans for the underground operation, ensuring all key mining physicals are achieved in line with the principles of metallurgy plan;

• All aspects of drill and blast design are reviewed for execution;

• All aspects of paste backfill design, reviewed for execution;

• Provide support with managing and prompting efficient Corrective actions for non-conformance;

• Provide technical support and quality control of the works in accordance with the Contract Specification and the relevant Statutory Regulations;

• Inspect work at frequent intervals to ensure work quality meets stated objectives and the required environmental controls are in place.

• Develop review and approve inspection and test plans to ensure the work is carried out in accordance with specifications and drawings;

Minimum qualifications and experience required for this position:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining) or related field;

• Underground time required is completed, to enable the obtaining of a First Class MineManagers certificate of Competency or equivalent;

• Minimum 10 years’ underground mining experience

• Driver’s License – Class C (and MR for driving bus if required);

• Experience needed on all mobile equipment for maintenance purposes;

• Knowledge and application of safe and reliable mechanical maintenance practices to maximise equipment availability and productivity;

• In-depth and extensive knowledge and application of contemporary underground mining practices to maximise safety and productivity;

• Extensive knowledge of safety standards and construction and maintenance applications and requirements particularly in relation to safety critical systems and equipment used in the
  construction of infrastructure

• Minimum 10 Years’ experience managing Underground Projects;

• Sound knowledge of managing and implementing project developments;

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  Send your CV and cover letter to jobsbotswana@redpathmining.com Please include 'Senior Project Engineer' in the subject line. Due to high volume of applications only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025.