UMS Botswana Pty Ltd (a division of the UMS Group) is busy with 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. This exciting project is currently in the Main Sink contract phase. Shaft sinking and underground construction activities require critical skills and experience with an expert understanding of sinking methodologies, underground construction, mine health and safety, as well as contract management knowledge, which is essential. We are currently searching for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the below positions in Letlhakane. Please note that all positions are project based.
The Shaft Sinking Project Manager has the overall responsibility for ensuring that the project in its entirety performs in line with all project, commercial and technical contractual undertakings. This candidate will report to the JDS Project Manager and the UMS Group Executive for Projects.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Letlhakane
- Category: Project Management
- Closing Date: 2026-05-22
Key Responsibilities
- Project, Production & Programme Management
- Contractual Compliance and Commercial Management
- Health and Safety and Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary and sinking qualification such as Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.
- Certificate of Competency, such as a Blasting Certificate of Competence as providing the relevant government.
- The relevant Manager’s Certificate to ensure legal appointments can be carried out looking for the role.
- Competent in NEC 3 and FIDIC contracts with proven knowledge and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience at managing a Shaft Sinking and Underground Construction Project.
- Proven project management experience.
How to Apply
Only candidates who meet the above requirements and submit a detailed CV with certified proof copies of certificates will be considered. All candidates must be medically fit to perform the roles above. Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply, by enclosing a current CV and certified proof(s) copies of certificates. The reference code for each position must be indicated in the subject line on both the email and application letter. Due to a high volume of applications, failure to comply with reference code requirements will result in the disqualification of an application. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date, your application shall be deemed unsuccessful. The closing date for the above adverts is 22 May 2026. All applications are to be submitted to the Group HR department at: spsrecruitment@umsint.com
REF Code: Kar_01
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