JOB ADVERTISEMENT

GAMICO Ltd is a mining company operating the Bashyamba tin mine, one of the largest tin producers in Rwanda, situated in Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District. GAMICO has been in existence for about 10 years and has a vision of industrializing and professionalizing its mine. The company plans to recruit managers who will join its senior management team.

The Management of GAMICO Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for the following position:

MINE MANAGER

Position/Job Title: Mine Manager

Department: Mining

Reports to: General Manager

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa

Job Brief

A mine manager oversees all aspects of a mining operation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability. The mine manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising mining activities, including production, mining personnel management, resource allocation, and adherence to safety regulations. The mine manager translates the company’s strategic goals into actionable mining plans, ensuring efficient and compliant mining operations while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

The Mine Manager has the following key responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee mining operations and directly supervise and coordinate all mining activities.
• Managing all mining operations, including drilling, blasting, mucking, ventilation, ground support, and haulage.
• Ensure that the entire mining operations are optimized in ways that ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining the best industry standards throughout the mine.

Leadership and Management:

• Leading and motivating mining teams, including supervisors, shift bosses, team leaders, and miners, to achieve production targets and maintain safety standards.
• Oversee the development of members of mining teams and provide support and guidance.

Safety and Compliance

• Implementing and maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Ensuring adherence to safety regulations, environmental policies, and company procedures and standards, and promoting a culture of safety.
• Implement effective support and ventilation standards.

Production Planning and Management

• Developing and implementing mining plans, including production schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop short-term and long-term plans.
• Achieving production targets, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.

Mining Personnel Management

• Overseeing mining workforce planning, training, and development, and addressing mining personnel issues.
• Provide comprehensive mentorship and leadership across the mining teams.

Budget Management:

• Developing and monitoring budgets, managing costs, and ensuring efficient resource use and allocation.
• Ensure the optimum use of the company’s resources while achieving the set objectives.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicating operational plans, issues, and expectations, and coordinating with other departments.
• Nurture positive working relations.
• Leads and participates in meetings and briefings.

Problem Solving:

• Identifying and resolving operational issues, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring smooth workflows.
• Lead the introduction of mechanization and modern mining methods.

Reporting:

• Preparing and submitting reports.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mining or a related field from a recognized mining school.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years’ working experience in an underground mining environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience in leading mining teams.
• Mechanized mining experience.
• Drill and blasting experience.

Skills

• Strong technical mining skills.
• Physical fitness.
• Proficiency in mine planning software would be advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda would be an advantage.

Applying for the Positions:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail address: info@gamico.rw / gamico1ltd@gmail.com. Indicating the position you are applying for and addressed to the Managing Director of GAMICO Ltd.

• Application letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position, not more than 1 page.
• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages).
• The name, position, and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
• A copy of relevant work certificates.
• A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees.
• A copy of ID/Passport.
• Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.

Applications Submission Deadline

• The deadline for the Application is 28^th July 2025.
• The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 11^th July 2025.