UMS Botswana Pty Ltd (a division of the UMS Group) is busy with an underground vertical shaft sinking project with JDS Energy & Mining Inc. (the EPCM contractor) for Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd at the Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub-district. This exciting project is currently in the Main Sink contract phase. Shaft sinking and underground construction activities require critical skills and experience with an expert understanding of sinking methodologies, underground construction, mine health and safety, as well as contract management knowledge, which is essential. We are currently searching for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the below positions in Letlhakane. Please note that all positions are project based.
\nTo manage the construction program on a sinking project, which includes planning, execution, production and budget management, and to ensure that contractual obligations are met with regards to production, safety and quality standards within the required budget parameters.<\/p>\n
Job Summary
\nKey Responsibilities
\nRequirements
\nHow to Apply<\/p>\n
Job Summary<\/p>\n
Type: contract
\nLocation: Letlhakane
\nCategory: Construction Management
\nClosing Date: 2026-05-22<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Project, operations, and budget control & management.
\nPeople Management.
\nReporting.
\nSafety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Mine Overseer\u2019s Certificate or Engineering Degree\/Diploma.
\nAt least 10 years\u2019 experience in vertical shaft sinking.
\nAt least 10 years\u2019 experience in the planning, construction, and commissioning of underground infrastructure:
\nBulkheads
\nBin systems
\nConveyor belts
\nCrushers
\nOre pass box
\nOre shaft
\nAt least 5 years\u2019 experience in planning and execution of vertical shaft equipping and commissioning.
\nAt least 5 years\u2019 experience in all shaft trackless Development.
\nKnowledge of Vertical Shaft Muckers (VSM).
\nKnowledge of mining standards and operating procedures.
\nWorking knowledge of experience in risk management, mine costs, industrial relations, quality management and health & safety management.
\nA good understanding of health, safety and risk regulations and standards and knowledge of the requirements of all the relevant Minerals Act & Regulations and OHS Act.
\nComputer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, including Teams.
\nKnowledge and experience of project management as well as quality management method (ISO 9000).
\nADVANTAGES
\nProject Management qualification or Mine Manager\u2019s certificate (project dependent).
\nProject Management Professional (PMP).
\nAutoCAD programme experience.
\n3D Modelling.<\/p>\n
How to Apply
\nOnly candidates who meet the above requirements and submit a detailed CV with certified proof copies of certificates will be considered. All candidates must be medically fit to perform the roles above. Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply, by enclosing a current CV and certified proof(s) copies of certificates. The reference code for each position must be indicated in the subject line on both the email and application letter. Due to a high volume of applications, failure to comply with reference code requirements will result in the disqualification of an application. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date, your application shall be deemed unsuccessful. The closing date for the above adverts is 22 May 2026. All applications are to be submitted to the Group HR department at: spsrecruitment@umsint.com
\nREF Code: Kar_51<\/p>\n
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