Maintenance Coordinator – Shaft Services (Lucara Botswana)

Job Overview

Lucara Botswana, a leading name in the diamond mining industry, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Coordinator – Shaft Services based in Letlhakane. This role is critical for ensuring high equipment availability, maintenance planning, and downtime reduction across shaft operations in a demanding underground mining environment.

The position supports reliable operation of shaft infrastructure, winders, conveyances, and heavy mechanical systems, ensuring smooth production and strict adherence to safety and engineering standards.

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Job Details

• Company: Lucara Botswana
• Location: Letlhakane, Botswana
• Job Type: Full Time
• Industry: Mining / Mechanical Engineering / Asset Maintenance
• Reporting To: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description (JD)

The Maintenance Coordinator – Shaft Services will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all maintenance systems and procedures within shaft operations to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Effectiveness

• Ensure efficient execution of plant maintenance and shaft services operations
• Monitor equipment availability and minimize operational downtime
• Support continuous improvement in mining maintenance workflows

Maintenance Systems & Procedures

• Develop and implement structured maintenance planning systems
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational procedures
• Maintain asset reliability across shaft equipment systems

Maintenance Management

• Supervise maintenance schedules for winders, conveyances, and heavy machinery
• Coordinate breakdown and preventive maintenance activities
• Ensure timely repairs and system restoration

Contractor Management

• Manage external contractors involved in maintenance operations
• Ensure quality compliance and safety adherence on-site

People Management

• Lead and guide mechanical teams and maintenance personnel
• Promote technical skill development and performance efficiency

Budget & Resource Management

• Assist in controlling maintenance budgets and resource allocation
• Optimize cost efficiency in mining maintenance operations

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Enforce strict safety compliance in underground mining environments
• Ensure adherence to environmental and mining safety regulations

Education Requirements

• Minimum Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR
• National Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering OR related technical field

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in a mining environment
• Substantial experience in shaft services operations
• Proven background as Mechanical Foreman or Supervisor
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Shaft infrastructure
  • Winders systems
  • Conveyance mechanisms
  • Industrial mechanical equipment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering and asset management
• Experience in heavy machinery maintenance
• Strong leadership in supervisory roles
• Knowledge of maintenance coordination and engineering supervision
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong focus on safety compliance and operational excellence

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive mining industry salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical and safety insurance coverage
• Professional development and technical training opportunities
• Exposure to advanced underground mining operations

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Training & Development

Employees will benefit from continuous technical upskilling in:

• Shaft systems maintenance and optimization
• Safety and environmental compliance in mining
• Advanced mechanical diagnostics and repair
• Leadership and contractor coordination
• Maintenance strategy and downtime reduction techniques

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

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Closing Note

This role is ideal for experienced professionals in shaft services, mechanical engineering supervision, mining maintenance coordination, and industrial asset reliability, aiming to contribute to high-performance mining operations in Botswana.