DRILL RIG OPERATOR (80 POSITIONS)

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Prospective candidates must be physically fit and ready to work in Open Pit, Open Cast and Underground Mining environments and meet demanding schedules and deadlines.
Applicants must submit:
* Certified copies of certificates
* Detailed CVs
* Full details of academic/professional qualifications
* Experience details
* At least two (2) referees
Responsible for operating heavy duty hydraulic and mechanically operated drilling equipment to drill through rocks for blasting purposes.

Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
How to Apply

Job Summary

Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Mining
Closing Date: 2026-05-22

Key Responsibilities

Drilling holes for blasting, sampling or exploration and maintain parameters as instructed by the Overseer Miner
Perform daily inspections, and report any malfunctions
Adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensuring a safe organised work environment
Maintaining daily log sheets of drilling progress and equipment issues
Maintaining accurate hole depth, angle and alignment
Ore, waste drilling and ground support
Perform pre and post truck operation inspections
Assist engineering teams with both planned and breakdown maintenance

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years work experience as a Rig Operator
Underground Mining Experience
Valid operator certificate
Ability to read and write reports in English
Valid medical record
Team player

How to Apply

Addressed To
Head Human Capital
Meropa Resources
Plot 54359, Motswere Building, Prime Plaza II, CBD, Gaborone
Email Application
recruitment@meropa.co.bw
Applicants should reference the position on the email subject line.

 

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