GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME – MINERALS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (MDCB) (PTY) LTD 2054 views

MINERALS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (MDCB) (PTY) LTD

VACANCY – GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited (MDCB), a company wholly owned by the Government of Botswana, has been established to grow and optimise the Government’s mining and mineral investment portfolio. In order to fulfil this mandate, the company wishes to invite citizen graduates to apply for internship GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAME in the areas below:

 

MINING ENGINEERING, METALLURGY AND MINERAL INVESTMENT, MINERAL ECONOMICS

Owing (o scarcity of experienced local mining and mineral investment expertise, MDCB aims to recruit graduates that are expected to gain experience through working with already experienced professionals in its technical and investment teams on ongoing projects.

Over the period of internship, the interns will:

• Achieve competencies in specific technical indicators required for their professional growth through on the job technical development including, but not limited to involvement in:
• Technical and mineral economics assessment;
• Project management*
• Standard management reporting and process set-up
• Data development cottatiorv analysis and repotting
• Deal execution and management;
• Development of market intelligence or general research on potential projects, commodities, sector, enabling infrastructure;
• Be assisted with dasstoom based and e training where necessary
• Enhance their leadership skills through training and on the job experiences
• Benefit from having a mentor throughout the duration of this programme

What you, as the intern, may expect from MDCB;

• Experience: access to a drverse. multi phase project portfolio spanning different areas

. Mentorship: meaningful and accessible guidance front relevant team members

• Training: Technical and leadership training on the job, classroom setting and e-trainlng where relevant
• Mobility: Exposure to different areas within the MDCB portfolio or area of Influence
• Networking: Opportunities to network with industry and related experts
• Career opportunities: Upon successful completion of the programme, where vacancies are available.

Requirements

Education:

At least a 2.1 grade or better in a relevant degree* from a recognised university.

Experience:

Some experience in underground & surface mining and processing (mineral extraction) will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Willingness to deliver quality outcomes on time and go the extra mile
• Com puter literate in MS Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Solid at analysing and interpretation Information
• Interpersonal skills including

ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE

Accounting and finance underpin every business and, at MDCB, they play a vital role In supporting strategic and operational imperatives, MDCB is also looking for an accounting and finance intern that has the following:

Requirements:

Education:

• A strong academic record with at least a 2.1 grade in an accounting or finance degree.

Experience:

• Previous experience working in mining or asset management environment wifi be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Good communicator
• Experience in working with MS Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• A self starter that is passionate about working in accountancy and finance in the investment management and mining Industries.
• Has excellent analytical skills and a keen eye on numbers.
• Keen to learn and grow professionally and has a ‘can do’mentality.

Although based mainly in Gaborone, the roles may require travelling in and outside Botswana, including being based for months at other operations outside Gaborone.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of Certificates or Transcripts and Omang to the following address:

Director, Human Resources
MDCB (PTY) LTD Exponential Building,

Plot S43S1, CBD Private Bag 80S5 Bontleng Gaborone

Closing date: 5th February 2019