DRILL RIG SUPERVISOR – Danoher

The Danoher Group of Companies requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Drill Rig Supervisor - Botswana. The role involves supervising, maintaining, and optimizing drilling activities to ensure production targets and operational efficiency in mining or exploration. Job Summary Type: full-time Location: Gaborone Category: Mining Closing Date: 2026-06-19 Key Responsibilities Supervision, maintenance and optimisation of drilling activities within the mining or exploration industry.Managing drilling production, rig performance and crew supervision to ensure drilling targets, productivity and operational efficiency are achieved.Implementing and managing planned maintenance systems, preventative maintenance schedules and daily rig inspections.Monitoring and improving drilling performance, penetration rates, equipment availability, utilisation and overall operational efficiency.Leading and managing people, including supervision of drill operators, offsliders and maintenance personnel.Good understanding of drilling patterns, blast hole accuracy, ground conditions and drilling optimisation techniques.Ensuring comprehensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance within a mining environment, including safe drilling practices.Administrative, reporting and communication, including accurate recording of drilling data and production reports.Working independently, under pressure and in remote site conditions.Ability to identify and resolve production and mechanical and electrical issues timeously.Team supervision, shift planning and safety compliance within a mining or quarry environment. Requirements Minimum 10 years' experience in the operation, supervision, maintenance and optimisation of drilling activities within the mining or exploration industry.Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with various drill rigs (e.g. Sandvik, Atlas Copco, Epiroc or similar), including surface and/or underground drilling equipment.Proven ability to manage drilling production, rig performance and crew supervision to ensure drilling targets, productivity and operational efficiency are achieved.Sound understanding of drilling systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components, as well as fault-finding, diagnostics and breakdown management.Experience in implementing and managing planned maintenance systems, preventative maintenance schedules and daily rig inspections.Ability to monitor and improve drilling performance, penetration rates, equipment availability, utilisation and overall operational efficiency.Strong leadership and people management skills, including supervision of drill operators, offsliders and maintenance personnel.Good understanding of drilling patterns, blast hole accuracy, ground conditions and drilling optimisation techniques.Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance within a mining environment, including safe drilling practices.Strong administrative, reporting and communication skills, including accurate recording of drilling data and production reports.Must be able to work independently, under pressure and in remote site conditions.Suitably qualified and experienced Drill Supervisors or Senior Drillers with relevant drilling experience will also be considered for the position.Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, including both mechanical and hydraulic systems.Sound knowledge of plant maintenance planning, preventive maintenance systems and breakdown management.Ability to identify and resolve production and mechanical and electrical issues timeously.Experience in team supervision, shift planning and safety compliance within a mining or quarry environment.Formal qualification in electrical, hydraulic and/or mechanical systems.Must be able to work independently, under pressure and in remote site conditions.A competitive, market-related remuneration package will be offered, based on experience and qualifications. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications.Please specify in the subject line of your email the position for which you are applying.Email: cv@danoher.co.bw