Technical Services Manager [Mining: Underground Hard-Rock Experience - Botswana]

Scitech Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,040,000 - 1,849,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Canteen

Travel allowance

Rotation allowance

Underground allowance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Scitech Placements is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead all technical services functions for an underground hard-rock mining operation in Botswana. The role oversees mine planning, geology, surveying, and technical support to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering (or related field), 8+ years in technical services management, strong leadership, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in technical services management within mining.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage mine planning, geology, surveying, and technical services activities.
• Provide technical support to optimise production and resource recovery.
• Lead and develop technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead all technical services functions for an underground hard-rock mining operation in Botswana

Overview

The role will oversee mine planning, geology, surveying, and technical support to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in technical services management within mining.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mine planning, geology, surveying, and technical services activities.
• Provide technical support to optimise production and resource recovery.
• Lead and develop technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: Basic, plus Housing, canteen, travel allowance, rotation allowance, underground allowance, incentives/bonus based on performance

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