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Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd owns the Karowe Diamond Mine in Letlhakane, 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 this end, Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions, tenable in Letlhakane, to be part of this exciting underground mine development.
Reporting to the Person in Charge, the Multi Skilled Operator safely operates multiple underground machines to support production and development to ensure continuous mining operations.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Letlhakane
- Category: Mining Operations
- Closing Date: 2026-05-21
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate multiple underground machines
- Perform pre-use inspections on equipment
- Identify and report equipment defects
- Support production and development tasks
- Maintain safe working conditions
- Safety, health and environmental compliance
Requirements
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- SHE cautiousness
- Job / work ethics
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Minimum JC or BGCSE certificate (or equivalent)
- Minimum two (4) years experience in an underground mining environment, with a least two (2) years underground machine operation.
- Ability to operate multiple underground equipment
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Ability to work and operate equipment in confined space
- Valid underground machine operator certificates (e.g., LHD, UV, Drill Rig, Bolter)
- Physically fit for underground conditions
- Valid Class B Driver’s Licence
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 UGregruitment@lucarabotswana.co.bw