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 Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of underground projects, ensuring safe, timely, cost effective, and high quality execution. The role manages scope, schedules, budgets, risks, contractors, and resources, while ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, statutory, and safety requirements.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Letlhakane
- Category: Project Management
- Closing Date: 2026-05-21
Key Responsibilities
- Project delivery (scope, cost, and schedule)
- Cost effectiveness
- Risk management
- Contracts management
- Governance & compliance
- People management
- Performance monitoring & reporting
- Safety, health and environmental compliance
Requirements
- Integrity
- Change leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Technical analysis
- Business acumen
- Impact and influence
- Coaching and mentoring
- Networking/ building partnerships
- Diploma in Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, or an equivalent or relevant qualification.
- Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.
- Minimum ten (10) to fifteen (15) years post qualification experience in the mining industry, with at least five (5) years managing underground mining or underground construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and contractor supervision within an underground environment.
- Strong understanding of mining legislation, safety standards, and SHE compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to manage multi disciplinary teams and work effectively with contractors and stakeholders.
- Experienced in draw bell design and construction.
- Experience in long hole blasting and block cave mining.
- Experience in trackless mining.
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