Underground Construction & Chemical Grounting Foreman

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 Underground Construction & Chemical Grouting Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating underground construction and chemical grouting activities, including grouting plant and batch plant operations. The role ensures the effective execution of construction and grouting work to meet project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements, while providing technical oversight to teams operating in underground and surface environments.

Job Summary
Type: full-time
Location: Letlhakane
Category: Mining

Key Responsibilities

• Underground construction and chemical grouting services
• Operation of grouting plants and batch plants
• Supervision of construction and grouting activities
• Inspection and monitoring of construction and grouting works
• Safety, health, environment and quality compliance

Requirements

• BGCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Competency training in Chemical Grouting, Grouting Plant Operations and Batch Plant Operations.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in underground construction, of which at least five years must be in chemical grouting, grouting plant operations and batch plant operations.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising underground construction and grouting activities.
• Strong understanding of underground construction methodologies and mining infrastructure projects.

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