Job Region: Gaborone

Job Summary Reporting to the Mine Planner, the Junior Mine Planner supports the creation, updating, and optimization of underground mine designs and schedules. This role combines CAD work, production data analysis, and technical drafting to ensure development and extraction strategies remain accurate and aligned with actual underground conditions. It is a developmental position designed to build strong technical competencies in mine design, survey integration, and production forecasting.

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

Key Responsibilities

The junior planner updates 3D mine models, drafts development designs, assists in preparing drilling and blasting layouts, and compiles daily/weekly production reconciliation reports.
The role requires close collaboration with surveyors, geologists, and production teams to ensure that as-built data is correctly incorporated into planning models.
Additional duties include analyzing production variances, assisting with ventilation and infrastructure layouts, checking drilling accuracy maps, and preparing technical drawings for operational crews.
The planner also supports short‑term scheduling, monitors development progress against the plan, and helps identify potential design or sequencing conflicts.

Requirements

A Degree in Mining Engineering and ERB Graduate registration are required.
Three years of experience in underground mining, CAD modeling, or mine design support is preferred.
Strong spatial reasoning and computer literacy (Deswik, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project) are preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, please visit: recruit.grouprmining.com

VACANCY: SPECIALISED LIVE-IN ELDERLY CARE ASSISTANT GABORONE
Role:
24hr live-in care for female (80s) with partial blindness. High maturity & patience required for sensitive care.

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Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Healthcare
Closing Date: 2026-05-04

Key Responsibilities

Full assistance with bathing, grooming, and feeding
Guided mobility & hazard management for visual impairment
Night nursing, health monitoring and medication oversight
Professional housekeeping and meal prep

Requirements

Elderly Care Assistant Certificate
Advanced Night Nursing and Au Pair Course
First Aid Level 1 & CPR
High level of maturity; proven rapport with high-needs elderly; physical stamina for lifting/bathing.

How to Apply
CV, certified certificates & references to daphkudzi@gmail.com / 74358158
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat qualifications or certifications are typically required for a Specialised Live-In Elderly Care Assistant in Botswana?Candidates often need a relevant certificate in home-based care, basic nursing assistant skills, or first aid. A police clearance and demonstrable experience in caring for the elderly are also highly valued by employers in Botswana.
What are the common day-to-day responsibilities of a live-in elderly care assistant in Botswana?Typical duties include assisting with personal hygiene, medication reminders, meal preparation, and providing companionship to the elder. You will also help with light household tasks and ensure the elder’s environment is safe and comfortable while respecting family traditions.
What are the local work culture and expectations for a live-in care assistant in Botswana?Respect for elders (badimo), patience, and cultural sensitivity are paramount when working in a Motswana household. Maintaining professional boundaries while integrating into the home environment is also a key expectation for live-in roles.
What are the realistic career progression opportunities for a Specialised Live-In Elderly Care Assistant in Botswana?

With experience, you can specialize in areas like dementia care, pursue advanced certifications in nursing, or move into supervisory roles coordinating other care assistants. Some also opt to start their own home care services after gaining substantial experience and a strong reputation.
What kind of benefits, such as leave or medical aid, can a live-in care assistant typically expect in Botswana?Live-in roles typically include accommodation and meals as part of the package, in addition to statutory annual leave and sick leave. Access to medical aid or a pension scheme depends on the employer’s policy and the formality of the employment contract, which can vary.
How should I apply for this role, and what do employers in Botswana look for in candidates?Submit a comprehensive CV, a compelling cover letter highlighting your experience and empathy, and strong professional references, especially from previous care roles. Employers prioritize candidates who demonstrate reliability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to elder care, often assessed through interviews and practical scenarios.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Training Manager provides comprehensive strategic leadership over all training, competency, and skills‑development functions across the underground mining operation. Operating in a high‑risk, high‑performance environment, the manager designs and governs the site’s full training matrix, ensuring that every employee-from new entrants to senior operators-meets statutory, operational, and technical competency standards. The role demands deep understanding of mechanized mining systems, adult learning methodologies, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

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

Key Responsibilities

managing operator licensing programs
overseeing artisan upskilling initiatives
administering statutory MQWM‑compliant safety training
ensuring all training programs align with Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) requirements
develops annual training strategies
conducts needs analyses
audits training quality
manages internal and external training providers
ensures readiness for regulatory inspections
maintaining digital training records
forecasting workforce competency gaps
preparing budget proposals
mentoring instructors
ensuring that training initiatives support production, safety, and organizational growth targets

Requirements

A Degree in Training, Human Resources, or a related technical discipline is required, supported by at least ten years of training leadership experience within mining or heavy industry.
Strong knowledge of BQA frameworks, statutory mining training mandates, and competency‑based assessment methodologies is essential.
Advanced communication, leadership, and systems‑management skills are required.

How to Apply
To apply, please visit: recruit.grouprmining.com

Reporting to the PIC, the Transmixer Operator is responsible for the crucial logistical task of delivering specialized wet-mix concrete from the surface batch plant deep into the underground workings. The operator will safely maneuver mobile concrete transmixers through heavy underground traffic to reach the active headings without allowing the concrete to spoil.

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

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The incumbent must actively monitor the drum rotation and mix consistency, ensuring a seamless handover of the material to the Robotic Operator.
Post-shift, the operator is strictly responsible for ensuring the drum, chutes, and pumping mechanisms are thoroughly washed and chipped clean to prevent concrete buildup.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle (Class C/EC) Driver’s license and demonstrate a minimum of two to three years of specialized underground driving experience.
A strong mechanical aptitude and a deep respect for heavy vehicle dynamics on steep gradients are mandatory.

How to Apply
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Job Summary Reporting to the Stores Supervisor, the Truck Driver is responsible for the continuous, heavy-duty transportation of bulk materials, explosives, and massive equipment components.

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

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The incumbent must meticulously monitor and secure complex load restraints using chains and binders, conduct rigorous pre-trip inspections, and ensure the absolute roadworthiness of the vehicle in compliance with site safety regulations.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a valid Heavy Duty Driver’s License (Class EC) and a Professional Driving Permit (PRDP).
A minimum of three years of heavy haulage experience in a demanding industrial setting is required, showcasing a spotless safety record and an understanding of heavy load dynamics.

How to Apply
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Job Summary Reporting to the PIC, the UV / IT Operator (Utility Vehicle / Integrated Toolcarrier) manages the critical logistical supply lines that keep the underground operation functioning. The operator maneuvers specialized utility vehicles to safely transport highly sensitive materials, including explosives, heavy steel pipes, and critical engineering spares to the active working faces.

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

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A major responsibility involves refueling the entire trackless mobile machinery (TMM) fleet mid-shift via mounted bowser pumps, demanding strict adherence to fire safety and hydrocarbon spill protocols.
The incumbent must be deeply familiar with emergency stopping procedures, load balancing, and underground traffic rules.

Requirements

The applicant must hold a recognized UV/IT Operator Certificate and a valid Class B license.
A minimum of three years of dedicated experience in logistics, heavy material handling, and mobile equipment operation within an underground mining environment is strictly required.

How to Apply
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Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the Shiftboss holds a critical statutory supervisory role responsible for the direct planning, control, and safe execution of all production activities during a designated shift.

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

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The incumbent is legally required to conduct rigorous workplace risk assessments, actively enforce standard operating procedures across all crews, and manage the meticulous completion of the Shiftboss logbook detailing all statutory inspections and instructions.
The Shiftboss will lead high-speed development activities during the shift.
Coordination of drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and support actvities will be required in a high-pressure environment while ensuring safety and productivity.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a valid, recognized Blasting License and Shiftboss Certificate of Competency, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the MQWM Act.
A minimum of 8 years of direct supervisory experience in an underground high-speed mechanized development mining environment is mandatory, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and an unyielding commitment to underground safety protocols.

How to Apply
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Job Summary Operating under the SHEQ Manager, the Ventilation Officer is legally and operationally responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of life-critical underground ventilation networks.

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

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The role demands the routine and emergency execution of air quantity and quality measurements, alongside stringent gas monitoring protocols to eliminate atmospheric hazards and diesel particulate matter.
The incumbent will utilize advanced software to develop dynamic ventilation simulation models, ensuring that primary and auxiliary airflow meets the shifting demands of a mechanized heavy equipment fleet.
Ensuring strict compliance with all occupational hygiene standards and the MQWM Act’s environmental control provisions is a primary directive.

Requirements

The candidate must hold a formal Certificate in Mine Environmental Control or an equivalent recognized Occupational Hygiene qualification.
A minimum of five years of practical experience in trackless underground mechanized mining ventilation is required, along with advanced operational proficiency in thermodynamic modeling software such as Ventsim or Vuma.

How to Apply
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Job Summary Reporting to the Mechanical Foreman, the Fitter is a highly skilled artisan tasked with executing both planned preventive maintenance and urgent breakdown repairs on the heavy mobile equipment fleet and massive underground water reticulation pumping systems. The fitter must expertly remove, strip, diagnose, and refit complex heavy plant components, including massive hydraulic cylinders, drive shafts, and high-pressure water pumps.

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

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The incumbent will conduct reliability-centered inspections, utilizing precision measuring instruments to identify excessive wear before catastrophic failure occurs.
The role demands strict adherence to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) safety procedures.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a Trade Certificate in Maintenance Fitting and demonstrate a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience working specifically within a harsh underground mining or heavy industrial environment.
Deep practical knowledge of complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems is absolutely essential.

How to Apply
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Reporting to the PIC, the Rockbreaker Operator performs a vital materials-handling function by operating stationary or mobile hydraulic rock-breaking booms located at underground grizzlies and ore drawpoints.

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

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to physically smash oversized boulders that threaten to choke the ore passes, ensuring a continuous, smooth flow of fragmented material to the underground crushers and hoisting skips.
The operator must exercise extreme caution to prevent structural damage to the grizzly steelwork while maintaining high throughput.
The incumbent is also responsible for conducting routine lubrication, executing minor hydraulic maintenance, and identifying excessive wear on the breaker hammer.

Requirements

The candidate must possess formal Rockbreaker Operator Certification and demonstrate a minimum of three years of dedicated experience operating heavy hydraulic hammers.
Acute spatial awareness, excellent depth perception, and a relentless attention to detail in a highly repetitive task are mandatory for success.

How to Apply
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