Lucara Botswana is seeking a Shift Boss to supervise underground shaft operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of personnel and materials while maintaining strict safety and mining standards.
Organization Name: Lucara Botswana
Reporting to the Mine Captain, the Shift Boss is responsible for supervising all shaft-related operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of people, materials, and ore/waste between surface and underground workings. The role ensures operational excellence through effective workforce coordination, risk management, and adherence to established mining standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and supervise daily underground shaft operations
- Conduct pre-shift briefings, allocate tasks, and monitor workforce performance
- Inspect work areas for hazards and take immediate corrective action where necessary
- Maintain accurate shift reports, including production data, incidents, and personnel matters
- Organize and coordinate teams, manage shift scheduling, and ensure optimal manpower deployment
- Safety, health and environmental compliance
Requirements
BGCSE equivalent qualification
- Shift Boss Certificate of Competency
- Valid Underground Blasting Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underground mining operations, with at least 3 years in shaft operations
- Proven experience in underground production supervision
- Knowledge of mining standards and operating procedures
- Valid Class B Driver’s License
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 UGrecruitment@lucarabotswana.co.bw
Closing date: April 21, 2026