We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands-on, dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively, as well as independently. Suitable candidates should possess a high level of integrity, show strong commitment, and express the desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm.
The positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland.
To be successful, you must enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm, and interest to work in a remote location, as well as deliver in a multicultural work environment.
Only Botswana Citizens May Apply.
WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.
These are team based, fast paced roles.
Preferably you will be immediately available / available at short notice.
Closing Date: 12th December 2025.
Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
MAINTENANCE PLANNER
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for the maintenance management of fixed plant mechanical and electrical equipment in ensuring optimal plant availability and reliability, to achieve production targets.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
- Conducting plant inspections, identifying defects, issuing and tracking work orders and reporting to responsible Engineers.
- Maintaining accurate asset registers and technical documentation for all fixed plant equipment.
- Developing and updating maintenance strategies, schedules and condition monitoring programmes in line with OEM requirements and equipment utilisation.
- Planning work effectively by creating detailed job packages (scope, resources, standards, permits, risks, constraints and sequencing).
- Managing and optimising the CMMS, including maintenance codes, job plans, job cards and job history.
- Identifying and escalating all critical issues that threaten the successful planning of work for completion by the required date
- Determining if planned costs in terms of labour, material, equipment, tools, contract services and any other costs on the work order are within the set cost limit
- Ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, safe work procedures and risk controls in all planned work.
- Prioritising work and coordinating planned maintenance and shutdowns, including resources, timelines and post-shutdown reviews.
- Monitoring maintenance performance (e.g. schedule compliance, MTBF, MTTR, availability, OEE) and using reports to drive decisions.
- Supporting budget development, monitoring costs against limits, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Driving continuous improvement, innovation and strong Safety, Health and Environmental performance across the section.
- Generating various reports relating to asset maintenance, availability, utilisation, PPM activities and submitting to Engineers and Foremen.
- Timely compiling and submitting maintenance reports.
- Accurately maintaining the assets register.
- Maintaining expenditure control and accounting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
- National Craft Certificate in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Or Diploma in Electrical /
- Mechanical Engineering Or equivalent qualification
- A minimum of 8 years post qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering field, with at least
- 5 years in a mining environment doing fixed plant maintenance, at least 2 years of which must be in a supervisory position or a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a
- Mining environment as a fixed plant Maintenance Planner.
- Computer skills a prerequisite; MS Office, MS Project, PRONTO ERP, MS Excel
- Computer based maintenance management system expertise
APPLICATION DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and motivation only to; Human Resources Manager at: kcmrecruitment@mmg.com
NB: Write ONLY the title of the position you are applying for on the subject line.
A valid class B driver’s license and good driving record is a must for all positions.
Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only shortlisted applications will be contacted. To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering MMG/Khoemacau Copper Mining as a potential employer.
