OPERATIONS ASSISTANT – AECI BOTSWANA – ORAPA DEBSWANA MINE (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
AECI Botswana (Pty) Ltd, an explosives and specialty chemicals company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, has the following vacancies at Orapa Debswana Mine and Jwaneng Debswana Mine respectively: Operations Assistant.
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT – ORAPA DEBSWANA MINE (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
Core Responsibilities
SHEQ recognition and compliance.
Housekeeping duties for the Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) and plant as required by company procedures.
Adhering to all safety procedures as per the company rules and regulations.
MMU hose handling during charging.
On-bench explosives quality checks.
Be a spotter for the MMU both on and off the bench.
Assisting the MMU Operator with all the MMU operation-related duties.
Housekeeping in and around the area of responsibility.
Loading and offloading of explosives at the magazines.
Assisting the maintenance team during MMU breakdowns, calibrations and services.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Requirements
At least a Cambridge O’ Level/BGCE certificate or equivalent.
At least two years’ experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) open pit environment.
Valid Class B driver’s licence.
Possession of a Class C driver’s licence is an added advantage.
Valid open pit blasting licence.
Botswana citizen.
Must be fluent in both Setswana and English.
Knowledge of and experience in AECI products is an added advantage.
Experience in open pit mining.
AECI Botswana offers a competitive remuneration package with benefits associated with an established commercial explosives supplier.
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply, enclosing a current curriculum vitae, certified copy of national ID and certified copies of certificates to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 09th January 2026.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
