Section Miner Opencast - Load and Haul
Main Purpose of the Job:
To lead and coordinate daily load and haul operations & ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective movement of coal and waste material.
Key Activities:
· Participate in audits and ensure documentation meets internal and legal standards.
· Monitor equipment productivity (payload, cycle time, fuel use, idle time) and report variances.
· Reduce unnecessary truck idling, queuing and rework to manage operating costs.
· Support timely maintenance reporting to reduce unplanned downtime.
· Supervise daily loading and hauling activities in line with mine production schedules.
· Ensure effective utilization of excavators, haul trucks, and support equipment.
· Monitor material movement to designated stockpiles, dumps, and ROM pads.
· Maintain accurate daily shift reports on load and haul performance, delays, and incidents.
· Lead, train, and motivate a team of operators and spotters to meet production targets.
· Support implementation of short-term mine plans and scheduling priorities.
· Prepare shift reports and performance updates for management.
· Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures, traffic management, and operational standards.
· Conduct safety briefings, pre-shift inspections, and incident investigations.
· 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 a supervisory load and haul role.
· Familiarity with dispatch and fleet monitoring systems.
· Strong knowledge of load and haul fleet.
· 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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