Shift Boss – Redpath Botswana

Job Description

Redpath Botswana invites suitably qualified, experienced and safety-focused professionals to apply for the position of SHIFT BOSS.

Job Summary

Employer: Redpath Botswana
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Mining
Closing Date: 2026-11-24

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground mining crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures and statutory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and allocate shift activities to achieve production, development and safety objectives.
• Oversee drilling, blasting, ground support, excavation and related underground mining activities.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify operational hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Monitor workforce performance, equipment utilisation, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective communication, shift handovers and coordination with other operational departments.
• Maintain accurate production reports, shift records, safety documentation and operational information.
• Promote workforce discipline, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering or a related mining discipline (mandatory).
• Valid Underground (U/G) Blasting Licence (mandatory).
• Relevant supervisory experience in underground mining operations, preferably in a mechanised hard-rock mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading underground mining crews and coordinating shift operations.
• Sound understanding of underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, ground support and mine safety requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable mining legislation, statutory responsibilities and operational procedures.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts and perform effectively in a demanding underground mining environment.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an updated CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and competency certificates, and a certified copy of Omang or passport.
Applications: Send your applications to [email protected]
Please include the title of the job in the subject line.
Due to high volume of applications only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.