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 Technical Supervisor – Mechanical will be responsible for planning and supervising the maintenance, installation, breakdown, deployment and maintenance of mechanical production equipment and supporting infrastructure to optimise machine/ plant rate availability to achieve production targets within the scope of occupational health and safety, quality and financial requirements. This candidate will report to the Shaft Sinking Project Engineer.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Letlhakane
- Category: Mechanical Engineering
- Closing Date: 2026-05-22
Key Responsibilities
- Deployment/installation and maintenance of mechanical production equipment.
- Staff planning, coordination, and management.
- Legal Compliance.
- Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance.
Requirements
- BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in mechanical field (e.g. Fitter and Turner/Millwright/Rigger etc.)
- Additional certificates in other mechanical areas will be an advantage.
- 5 years’ experience as a Foreman in a Sinking and Underground Construction Project and see experience on other in the same environment.
- Experience in decline mine/shaft and sinking operations, as well as exposure to the legal requirements and safety and certifications is valuable.
- Experience in construction, hydraulics and winders is ethics.
- Knowledge of shaft sinking and health & safety standard and regulations.
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_13
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