BATCH PLANT SUPERVISOR – 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:

BATCH PLANT SUPERVISOR (Ref Kar 18)

JOB SUMMARY

The Batch Plant Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating and guiding the efficient production and/or delivery of ready-mix concrete/ wet-crete for sinking purposes at all Shaft Sinker’s batch plants to meet safety and quality standards. This candidate will report to the Shaft Sinking Site Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the procurement of batch plant equipment and raw materials
• Perform various quality control functions i.e testing of concrete mix designs
• Deliver concrete/wet-crete and associated products to construction sites
• Supervise batch plant maintenance & staff
• Legal Compliance
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• BGCSE equivalent qualification
• Valid Blasting certificate
• Relevant qualification applicable to batchplant operations.
• Minimum 5 years’experience in a sinking construction environment

An onsetter certificate, blasting or trade certificate will be an advantage.