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.
MINE PLANNING ENGINEER
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Mine Planning Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Senior Mine Planning Engineer in all aspects of life of mine planning, reporting, development and execution of mine plans including mine safety, quality projection, equipment recommendation, volumetrics, resources, sequencing, scheduling and environmental considerations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
- Assisting with the preparation of Life of Mine (LoM) plans and forecasts.
- Assisting with the preparation of the Preliminary Mine Designs with direction from the LoM.
- Drafting Conceptual Mine Designs as geological grade control drilling is completed.
- Assisting in preparation of budgets.
- Briefing production teams on new stopes being developed and liaising with supervisors about understanding of designs and plans.
- Providing input into stope design studies
- Liaising with operations teams to communicate infrastructure requirements for mine areas and creating associated action plans, to meet the budget schedule.
- Working with the Production Engineers with respect to short/medium term schedule implementation.
- Ensuring that Geologists are aware of stope design deadlines so that stope models are presented on time to satisfy planning / production requirements.
- Providing input to stope designs and layouts as required to meet the budget schedule, undertaking economic evaluations of stopes and mine areas.
- Ensuring mine plans are designed, approved and distributed to support achieving the short, medium- and long-term forecasts.
- Ensuring mine plans have taken into consideration all infrastructure requirements.
- Liaising with Geotechnical department in the preparation of level designs, stope shapes and mining sequence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
- A Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years underground mining engineering experience, with exposure to all mining operation and production phases preferably in copper.
- Experience within a mechanized environment would be advantageous
- Demonstrated understanding of underground mining concepts.
- Demonstrated high proficiency of MS Access and MS Excel.
- Good knowledge of GIS and survey software.
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.
