PLANT MANAGER – Morupule Coal Mine

Published: Thursday 18th Sep 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd Oct 2025

Job Purpose:

To lead the operational planning and execution of all functions within our production plant. The role will be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations aligned with strategic business goals.

Key Activities:

· Develop and implement medium-to-long-term operational and maintenance strategies.
· Oversee ore treatment and plant maintenance aligned with production plans.
· Ensure compliance with quality assurance protocols and governance standards.
· Manage budgets and financial resources to meet business needs.
· Monitor plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
· Align plant objectives with departmental and organizational goals.
· Lead policy and procedure implementation for operational sustainability.
· Benchmark industry best practices and recommend process improvements.
· Manage and deliver short, medium, and long-term projects.
· Ensure legal and corporate governance compliance.
· Champion safety, health, and environmental programs.
· Promote knowledge management and performance enhancement.
· Lead talent development, succession planning, and training initiatives.
· Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Competencies:

· Change Leadership
· Business Acumen
· Managing Performance
· Teamwork & Collaboration
· Strategic Operational Planning
· Quality Assurance & Governance
· Project Management
· Compliance & Risk Management

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a related field.
· Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in a heavy industry or mining environment.
· At least 3 years in a Process Engineer role.
· Registered with Botswana Engineers’ Registration Board.
· Sound knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 management systems.
· Management Development Programme, Certified Safety Professional, and Sustainability knowledge are added advantages.
We offer competitive salary package. Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  Candidates who meet the above requirements must apply with a cover letter, certified copies of educational certificates, certified copy of identity card, certified copy of driver’s license (where required) and a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) addressed to: Head Of Human Resources Morupule Coal Mine Private Bag 35 Palapye, Botswana Email: recruitment@mcm.co.bw Closing Date: 02 October 2025. Kindly state the position that you are applying for as the subject. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FAX OR HAND – DELIVERY, AND NOTE THAT RESPONSES WILL ONLY BE MADE TO APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.