SHAFT SINKING TRAINING OFFICER – UMS Botswana Pty Ltd

UMS Botswana Pty Ltd (a division of the UMS Group) will shortly be commencing 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.

Shaft sinking and underground construction are highly specialised activities and an expert understanding of sinking methodologies, underground construction, mine health and safety as well as contract management knowledge is essential. We are currently searching for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the following positions tenable in Letlhakane. Please also note that this position is project based:

SHAFT SINKING TRAINING OFFICER (Ref. Kar 12)

JOB SUMMARY

The Training Officer is responsible for Identifying training and development needs as well as developing and coordinating the delivery of training initiatives to meet Company’s strategic objectives. This candidate will report to the Project Safety Manager and the UMS Group HR Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training delivery as per the approved training plan
• Training reporting and administration
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of training
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Recognized Trade Certificate or Blasting Certificate
• Certified assessor or moderator. Registration with the Botswana Training Authority (BQA) as a Trainer & Assessor will be an added advantage
• HIRA – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate
• First Aid Level 1 Certificate (NQF Level 3). ISO 45001:2018 SHE Management System
• Basic Environmental (ISO 14001) Systems and Auditing Certificates
• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience as a Training or SHEQ Officer in a mining/ shaft sinking project