Shift Boss – Underground High-Speed Development & Long Hole Stoping

Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd is a diamond mining company operating exclusively within Botswana, as a subsidiary of the Canadian-based Lucara Diamond Corp 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 Construction Manager, the Shift Boss – Underground High-Speed Development & Long Hole Stoping is responsible for supervising underground mining operations, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of high-speed development, long-hole stoping, and trackless mining activities. The role ensures the successful delivery of mining and project objectives through the safe, efficient execution of underground activities, while maintaining full compliance with company standards, project requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise underground mining, construction, and chemical grouting operations
• Oversee and control grouting plant and batch plant operations
• Supervise Kempi and LM90 drilling activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity
• Oversee raise development, drop raising, and underground construction works
• Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive safe work practices, operational planning, and execution of projects
• Assist with contractor oversight and performance tracking
• Provide direction and on-site guidance to supervisors and operational teams
• Safety, health and environmental compliance

Requirements

• Shift Boss Certificate of Competency.
• Underground Blasting Certificate.
• A minimum of 10 years’ underground mining experience, with at least five years in high-speed development, long-hole stoping and trackless underground mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in Kempi drilling, LM90 drilling, raise development, drop raising and underground construction activities.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising underground mining teams and activities.

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