Section Miner Opencast - Services
Main Purpose of the Job:
To lead and coordinate all pit services activities including dewatering, road maintenance, dust suppression, lighting and support services ensuring uninterrupted mining operations, safety compliance and cost efficiency.
Key Activities:
· Oversee pit dewatering, road construction/maintenance, lighting installations, dust suppression, and bund wall construction.
· Ensure readiness and availability of essential pit services to support production teams and minimize operational delays.
· Monitor usage of consumables (fuel, water, materials) and manage service equipment to reduce wastage.
· Schedule preventative maintenance to minimize breakdowns and unplanned costs.
· Support cost tracking and reporting by aligning pit services activities with planned budgets and usage rates.
· Coordinate relocation of services infrastructure in line with pit progression and Mine plans.
· Promote a culture of responsibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
· Provide training and coaching to improve team competency and morale.
· Lead and supervise a team of service truck operators, water cart drivers, lighting technicians, and general pit assistants.
· Prepare shift reports and performance updates for management.
· Enforce pit safety standards related to traffic flow, road conditions, signage, visibility, and access control.
· Conduct inspections of work areas and equipment to maintain compliance with mine safety regulations.
· Supervise the safe handling of water pumps, diesel bowsers, lighting plants, and service vehicles.
· Ensure compliance with MQWMA and mine-specific regulations.
Minimum Education & Experience:
· Certificate in Mining Engineering or equivalent
· Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in open cast/pit mining with at least 2 years in pit support services or supervision.
· Strong understanding of dewatering systems, mobile equipment and pit infrastructure main.
· Valid Open Pit (surface mining) Blasting Certificate.
· Understanding of SHE Management System ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015.
· Valid Open Pit (surface mining) 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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