Project Manager – Ausdrill Mining Surface Botswana (AMSB

Job Description

Job Summary

Ausdrill Mining Surface Botswana (AMSB) has been operating in Africa since 1993. Beginning in Ghana, AMS has progressively expanded its footprint across West Africa and, more recently, into Southern Africa. As part of the continued growth of our Botswana operations, we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our team at the Motheo Copper Project, located near Ghanzi, Botswana. We are currently seeking an experienced and results-driven professional for the position of Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and auditing the site Safety Management Plan (SMP).
• Anticipate, assess and continually reassess the management and status of short to medium term risks on site, implementing mitigation plans to ensure operational continuity with high levels of safety.
• Promoting, reinforcing and celebrating a strong culture of physical and psychosocial safety and continuous improvement in the systems that support safe execution, while complying with local government requirements / legislation.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting of all incidents through approved reporting systems.
• Lead and oversee incident investigations, ensuring findings are effectively communicated and corrective actions implemented.
• Engage with Heads of Department to actively participate in safety initiatives.
• Align project execution with contractual obligations and budget/forecast targets.
• Together with the Operations Manager, regularly review key project performance metrics, actively manage the Profit and Loss to deliver to budget expectations, provide reports and insights to the Operations Manager, and anticipate and sponsor corrective actions as needed.
• Implement and actively monitor strategies and actions to maximise the use of equipment assets and people on site, ensuring equipment, people and materials are effectively and efficiently deployed on site.
• In consultation with Operation Manager, manage and monitor contractual requirements, amendments, legal implications to ensure obligations are met and commercial outcomes can be achieved.
• Monitor project costs and revenues, ensuring variances are investigated, reported, and addressed promptly.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly reports are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.
• Identify, assess, and communicate operational risks and improvement opportunities to enhance project outcomes.
• Conduct monthly reviews of contract compliance and ensure all valid variations, notices, and claims are submitted and managed appropriately.
• Promote effective workplace supervision and employee empowerment initiatives.
• Ensure training controls and monitoring systems are implemented and maintained.
• Drive full compliance with all mandatory training requirements.
• Support employee growth and development through coaching, mentoring, and skills enhancement programs.
• Foster and uphold AMS values of: Safety, Integrity and honesty, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect for people and cultural diversity, Accountability and excellence.
• Build and maintain a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Work with and lead all departments including health and safety, training, operations, human resources, technical services, business improvement, maintenance, commercial and logistics/procurement.
• Client engagement and management.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years experience in an open-pit mining environment, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) or an equivalent professional body.
• Valid Botswana Open Pit Blasting Licence.
• Valid Class B Driver’s Licence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant mining software.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Contract mining experience would be beneficial.

How to Apply

Please respond by sending your applications (clearly indicating the position applied for on email subject area), certified certificates and CV’s to: tsammereko.com

Closing Date: 2026-11-22

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.