SHAFT SINKING TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

Job Description

• 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 – Electrical will be responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring electrical services, infrastructure and technical support to the project to ensure successful, daily sinking construction activities and achievement of scheduled targets, and in accordance with the project requirement, and close coordination through the allocation of dedicated and experienced electrical contractors. This candidate will report to the Shaft Sinking Project Engineer.
• Job Summary
• Type: contract
• Location: Letlhakane
• Category: Electrical Engineering
• Closing Date: 2026-05-22
• Key Responsibilities
• Electrical installation and maintenance.
• Legal Compliance.
• Staff planning, coordination, and management.
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance.
• Requirements
• BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade Certificate in electrical.
• Additional certificate in other electrical areas will be an advantage (i.e. HV/MV work in rigging, boiler making or fitting).
• Must be competent in a varied voltage area of electrical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Foreman in a sinking and underground construction project, and experience as an electrician in a same environment.
• Experience in instrumentation, winder installations will be added advantage.
• 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...

Qualifications & Experience

• BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade Certificate in electrical.
• Additional certificate in other electrical areas will be an advantage (i.e. HV/MV work in rigging, boiler making or fitting).
• Must be competent in a varied voltage area of electrical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Foreman in a sinking and underground construction project, and experience as an electrician in a same environment.
• Experience in instrumentation, winder installations will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of shaft sinking and health & safety standard and regulations.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to: spsrecruitment@umsint.com When submitting your application, please indicate that you discovered this opportunity through the JobHub BW platform (www.jobhubbw.co.bw). We appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your application.