Underground Engineering Manager – Lucara Diamond Corporation

Manager
Gaborone
July 20, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager, the Underground Engineering Manager, oversees the engineering design, construction, maintenance, and project management functions for both the Underground Project and Underground Operations. The role is responsible for ensuring engineering best practices through the review and approval of designs, managing engineering projects (including services and associated infrastructure), contractor management, budgeting, staff development, compliance with statutory requirements, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Job Summary

  • Type: full-time
  • Location: Gaborone
  • Category: Engineering
  • Closing Date: 2026-07-30

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering Strategy
  • Asset Management
  • Risk Management
  • Project Support
  • Operational Readiness
  • People Management
  • Budget Management and Reporting
  • Government Compliance and Relationships
  • Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Business or Engineering Management.
  • Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years post qualification experience with proven track record of managing mine development and construction projects in an underground environment, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Engineering Level.
  • Relevant technical experience in winder installation and commissioning with particular emphasis on conveyance installation and winder automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to review and influence designs for underground mobile equipment, underground mine dewatering as well as diamond ore primary processing infrastructure. Must have technical and operational knowledge of such equipment to guarantee equipment operability.
  • Strong engineering project management and ability to manage interfaces between different packages to achieve project deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and manage asset management systems, with particular emphasis on LCC management to optimise project schedules and asset value while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement asset management strategies for underground mining operations.
  • Registration with Engineering Registration Board (ERB).
  • Integrity
  • Change Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Analysis
  • Business Acumen
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Networking/ Building Partnerships

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. Email: [email protected]
Closing date: July 30, 2026.
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