Shift Overseer Opencast - Load and Haul
Main Purpose of the Job:
To lead and manage all open pit mining operations, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and efficient delivery of production targets in compliance with mine plans, company policies, and statutory regulations.
Key Activities:
· Ensure daily load and haul activities adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, mine design specifications, and Original Equipment Manufacturer guidelines.
· Monitor consumables, fuel, and contractor usage to ensure cost efficiency.
· Identify bottlenecks and implement initiatives for process optimization and waste reduction.
· Oversee daily production activities including drilling, loading and hauling to ensure alignment with short- and long-term mine plans.
· Coordinate with maintenance and support departments to ensure equipment availability and readiness.
· Track production metrics (e.g., tons moved, equipment utilization, cycle times) and adjust plans to meet daily and monthly targets.
· Analyze variances and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reports to management.
· Use digital mining systems for tracking KPIs and identifying areas for improvement.
· Enforce safety procedures and legal compliance across all pit activities, ensuring adherence to mine standards and national regulations.
· Ensure compliance with MQWMA and mine-specific regulations.
Minimum Education & Experience:
· Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
· Minimum 5 - 8 years’ experience in load and haul operations.
· Strong experience in mine operations management and pit development.
· Valid Open Pit Blasting Certificate.
· Understanding of SHE Management System ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015.
We offer a competitive salary package.
Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit, willing to work in an underground coal mining environment, and able to meet demanding schedules.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit: A cover letter, Certified copies of educational certificates, Certified copy of identity card, Certified copy of driver’s license (where required) and Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
The applications should be addressed to:
Head Of Human Resources
Morupule Coal Mine
Private Bag 35
Palapye, Botswana
Email: recruitment@mcm.co.bw
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
Kindly state the position that you are applying for as the subject line.
NOTE: DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FAX OR HAND DELIVERY. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
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