PAYROLL OFFICER – Lucara Botswana

Botswana (Pty) Ltd owns the Karowe Diamond Mine in Lethakane, which operates an Open Pit Mine and is now transitioning into the Underground operation.

The envisaged underground operation is currently undergoing construction in which two vertical shafts (Production and Ventilation) are being sunk and will be followed by lateral development and subsequent ore extraction.

To be part of the ongoing underground mine development, Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions, tenable in Letlhakane.

Reporting to the Assistant Accountant - Payroll, the Payroll Officer is responsible for administering employee compensation processes at Lucara Botswana.

This includes the generation and review of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and the accurate capturing of data in the payroll system.

• Type: full-time
• Location: Letlhakane
• Category: Accounting
• Closing Date: 2026-07-06

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
• Stakeholder Management and Third-Party Deductions
• Audit and Compliance Support
• Payroll Reporting and Reconciliations
• Employee Query Resolution and Support
• Records Management and Documentation
• Safety, health and environment compliance

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting/AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) or equivalent qualification.
• Membership or affiliation with BICA or other recognised professional accounting body.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a computerised accounting environment, of which at least 2 years should be in a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

NB: Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line to Apply Now