Underground Mining Project Manager Vacancy
STAFF WRITER | Tuesday February 24, 2026 12:31
Position: Underground Mining Project Manager
Employment Type: Fixed Contract Term for 26 Months
Project Location: Karowe Diamond Mine, Letlhakane, Botswana
Reporting To: Operations Manager / Project Director
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead, plan, manage, and deliver high speed underground Lateral, Vertical, Mass Excavation development. The role focuses on the management and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution from planning through commissioning.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering underground access and infrastructure that supports sustainable mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage vertical development which includes drop raising, raise boring, and ventilation raises
Manage lateral development which include declines, mass excavations, ramps, haulages, crosscuts, ore drives, and access tunnels
Develop and control project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Coordinate underground teams, subcontractors, and specialist service providers Manage the client’s KPAs to ensure milestones are achieved in time.
Ensure strict compliance with mining safety, health, and environmental regulations Oversee drilling, blasting, ground support, and support installation activities Monitor advance rates, dilution, quality, and productivity metrics
Manage contractor performance, contract administration, and cost control Identify and mitigate operational and geotechnical risks
Ensure integration of development activities with production, ventilation, and services Deliver accurate progress reporting to management
Minimum Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Mining / Mechanical / Civil / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent
Registration with Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
Certification in PMP, or equivalent
20+ years’ experience in underground mining development
5 years’ experience as Project Manager
Proven experience managing lateral development, long hole stoping, and construction projects
Strong understanding of; Underground drilling and blasting, Ground support systems, Ventilation and services installation
Experience working in operational, high-risk underground environments
Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
Experience in deep-level or mechanised underground mining
Exposure to hard rock commodities (Diamond extraction)
Experience in underground high-speed development
Experience in managing Cost, Time and Quality within Mega Project
Understanding of UG infrastructure, Crushers, conveyors, Trackless workshops
Understand shaft operations and material handling in vertical shafts
Key Competencies
Safety-first leadership mindset
Strong underground technical knowledge
Ability to manage multiple development fronts
Decisive, hands-on, and results-driven
Excellent communication and team coordination skills
Competency with Deswik and AutoCAD software will be advantageous
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package
Opportunity to lead critical underground development projects
Exposure to complex vertical and lateral mining systems
Long-term career growth in a technically challenging environment