MMG Khoemacau Announces New Mining Career Openings
staff writer | Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:33
MMG-Khoemacau
P/Bag BR55
Gaborone, Botswana
Khoemacau Copper Mining Pty Ltd Botswa-
na Innovation Hub
Science and Technology Park
Icon building, Bar 3 Level 02
Block 8 Industrial, Plot 69184
Gaborone, Republic of Botswana
T +267 74 693 693
+267 393 1006
F +267 393 1008
E info@mmg.com
www.mmg.com
WE MINE FOR PROGRESS
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH MMG-
KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
1. HME SUPERINTENDENT (CONTRACTOR
OVERSIGHT – MINING MAINTENANCE)- 5
YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
2. STUDY LEAD
We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated,
talented, innovative, hands-on, dynamic team
players capable of working both collaboratively and
independently. Suitable candidates should possess a
high level of integrity, show strong commitment, and
express the desire to deliver operational excellence
through Zero Harm. Candidates must demonstrate strong
analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent attention
to detail and hazard awareness, good communication
and report‑writing abilities, and proficiency in data
collection and interpretation. 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: 18 June 2026. Please note that review
of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the positions are filled.
1. HME SUPERINTENDENT (CONTRACTOR
OVERSIGHT – MINING MAINTENANCE)-
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The HME Superintendent (Contractor Oversight- Mining
Maintenance) will be responsible for overseeing and
enforcing the performance of the mining maintenance
contractor responsible for Heavy Mining Equipment
(HME), ensuring contractual compliance, high
equipment availability, quality maintenance, cost control,
and development of local workforce capability.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
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Monitoring contractor compliance with SLA/
KPIs (availability, reliability, response times)
and verifying that maintenance work meets
agreed scope, OEM standards and site
requirements.
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Reviewing daily/weekly contractor reports
and validating accuracy against actual site
conditions.
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Ensuring all planned maintenance and
breakdown repairs are executed as per
schedule.
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Auditing maintenance practices, tooling, and
adherence to OEM standards.
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Overseeing breakdown response and ensuring
timely fault finding, repairing, participating in
and enforcing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for
major failures.
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Ensuring implementation of corrective
actions and tracking effectiveness through
identification of systemic issues (skills, parts,
planning) affecting reliability.
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Enforcing mine safety standards and
legal compliance (MQW&M) and ensuring
contractor adherence to SHE policies,
procedures and risk assessments.
Participating in incident investigations, holding
contractors accountable for findings and
conducting routine safety audits on contractor
teams.
Validating contractor claims, work orders and
invoices against actual work done.
Monitoring cost drivers (labour, spares,
rework, standby time) and preventing
cost leakage due to poor workmanship
or inefficiencies and supporting contract
performance reviews and commercial
discussions.
Ensuring contractors deliver on training and
skills transfer commitments and monitoring
competency levels of contractor artisans
(expatriate vs local workforce).
Interfacing between operations, planning
team and contractors by ensuring alignment
of maintenance schedules with production
requirements.
Participating in shutdown planning and
execution oversight and ensuring proper
resource allocation by contractor (skills, tools,
parts).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR
EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
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Trade Certificate (Diesel Mechanic / Auto
Electrician / HME Fitter) or NCQF Level
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4–5 or equivalent
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Minimum of 7–10 years HME maintenance
experience and minimum 3 years in a
supervisory or contractor management role
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Supervisory / Foreman training
(advantageous)
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Strong exposure to contractor-driven
maintenance environment
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Experience with major OEM fleets (CAT,
Komatsu, Sandvik, Epiroc) a pre-requisite
2. STUDY LEAD
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Study Lead will be responsible for strengthening
research capacity in Khoemacau Copper Mining (KCM)
to facilitate the long term operational and technical
improvement through technical innovation by utilizing
technical strength and support from both Botswana
and China. The candidate will also give support on
establishing and maintaining cooperation between
KCM and external institutions to facilitate KCM to join
and apply the Technology Support Program projects
supported by Governments and Corporations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
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Supporting the establishment and
maintenance of cooperation between KCM
and external institutions.
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Communicating with institutions and
universities in Botswana and China to identify
appropriate technical expertise to support
operational studies, technical improvements,
and long-term efficiency and cost optimization
initiatives.
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Maintaining corporate relationships with
institutions and universities in Botswana and
China to establish regular communication and
study collaboration processes.
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Leading collaborative technical studies,
research initiatives, and improvement projects
with institutions and universities in Botswana
and China.
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Supporting the identification and development
of mining and processing related talents and
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graduates.
Facilitating KCM participation in Technology
Support Program projects.
Investigating Technology Support Programs
supported by China, Botswana, CMC,
CMN and MMG to prepare study and
implementation work plans for KCM.
Leading preparation of technical materials and
documentation for applying and participating in
Technology Support Program projects.
Leading the initiation, implementation,
monitoring and assessment processes for
study and improvement projects supported by
Technology Support Programs.
Leading study outcome reporting, research
achievement summaries, and awards
applications.
Drafting WQRs and WIs for Technology
Support Program applications and related
study processes at KCM.
Supporting the Integrated Asset Strategy
Manager on Integrated Business Planning,
Business Improvement and Technical Study
Projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR
EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
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Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or
related field and note that Master’s degree or
PHD would be added advantage.
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Previous experience in the mining industry
mandatory, ideally greater than 5 years
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Ability to lead function establishment
processes, including,
o facilitating discussions with various roles
and levels of seniority in related teams,
including Mining & Technical Services,
Processing Plant and Construction, to
identify optimal work plan for backfill
commissioning and operation at KCM,
o ability to develop work plans and
monitoring tools to support backfill plant
and UG backfill operation.
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Ability to use data analysis software including
Excel, Origin, Python, MATLAB and Power BI.
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Comprehensive ability to use mining
application and geotechnical professional
software, including but not limited to Deswik,
YADE, PFC2D/3D, Vic-3D, Avizo, Mimics,
InSite, et al.
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Familiar with rock mechanical testing and
advanced technologies like CT scan, AE
monitoring, DIC.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their
applications through either of the following platforms;
https://careers.mmg.com/caw/en/listing/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmg-limited/
jobs/
Alternatively, follow these steps to apply;
1. Visit www.mmg.com
2. Click on Careers.
3. Select Current Opportunities.
4. From the Location drop-down menu, select
Khoemacau Mine.
5. Click on the job you wish to apply
for, then select “Apply Now.”
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.