Principle Mining Engineer – MME

Job Description

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL MINING ENGINEER I – 2 posts

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, and highly motivated citizens of Botswana for the above position in the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Department of Mines. The posts are tenable in Francistown and Gaborone.

SALARY SCALE: D2 (P320.952 – P353.928) per annum

BENEFITS: Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government Contributes 50% and employee 50%)
Contributory Pension (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%)

Leave: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATION:

A Degree In Mining Engineering. The candidate should be in good standing on registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and also possess a practicing certificate with the ERB.

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years post-qualification experience in the mining and minerals industry or related fields.

Main purpose of the Job:

To plan and manage the process of applications for mineral concessions, permits, licenses, and their issuance and site inspections of same for compliance with mining and minerals legislation and standards.

Key performance Areas

⦁ Monitoring of mining and explosives operations.
⦁ Investigate mine and explosives-related accidents and Incidents.
⦁ Analyses investigations of incidents and accidents and recommends appropriate action.
⦁ Develops and reviews systems of data and information management for mineral concessions.
⦁ Contributes to the development and review of guidelines and policies on mining and minerals operations.
⦁ Contributes to the formulation and development of strategies for optimal and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources.
⦁ Undertakes any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Deciding and Initiating Action
2. Adhering to Principles and Values
3. Timely Decision Making
4. Writing and Reporting
5. Analysing
6. Planning and Organising
7. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular and the reference number of this advertisement and provide the following details:
a) (I) Full names, addresses, and places of birth.
(ii) A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card.
(iii) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
(iv) Certified copies of academic qualification certificates together with their transcripts (both academic and professional)
(v) At least two (2) traceable references (not more than twelve (12 months) old.
b) Applicants should Indicate:
(i) Date of first appointment.
(ii) Present post, salary scale, and date of appointment thereto.
(iii) Applicants from Parastatals and Private Sectors should indicate their basic salary.
(iv) Contact number (s).