Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Shift Boss will oversee the day-to-day performance, coordination, management, and maintenance of the assigned mining shift. The role aims to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, quality, service, and profitability for the organization while ensuring legal compliance and upholding high safety standards.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Mining
- Closing Date: 2026-06-04
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and supervise daily underground mining activities
- Coordinate drilling, blasting, mucking, and material handling operations
- Conduct pre-shift briefings, assign tasks, and monitor workforce performance
- Inspect work areas for hazards and take immediate corrective actions where necessary
- Maintain accurate shift reports, including production data, incidents, and personnel matters
- Organize teams, coordinate shifts, and manage scheduling
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards
Requirements
- Shift Boss Certificate of Competency or equivalent qualification
- Underground Blasting Certificate
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in underground mining operations, with proven experience in a Shift Boss role
- Proven experience in underground production supervision, drilling and blasting operations, and explosives handling and control
How to Apply
Only candidates who meet the above requirements should apply, enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line to:
Email: UGRrecruitment@lucarabotswana.co.bw
Closing Date: June 04, 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.
Email: UGRrecruitment@lucarabotswana.co.bw
Closing Date: June 04, 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.