UBS TECHNICIAN – AECI Mining


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CONTRACT TYPE: 5 year Fixed Term Contract
– REPORTING LINE

The UBS Technician will report to Senior UBS Technician .
– CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

This position exists to proactively maintain fixed and mobile equipment through performing planned services, inspections and promptly attending to breakdowns for high equipment reliability.

Job Summary

  • Employer: AECI Mining
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Gaborone, Botswana
  • Category: Engineering
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-15

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement the onsite Maintenance plan and report to the Senior UBS Technician.
  • Carry out all required inspections on the company equipment, action all defects/abnormalities and report to the Senior UBS Technician.
  • Implement Engineering Standards, in particular those relating to statutory requirements and the AECI standard.
  • Ensure all the company light duty vehicles (LDVs) are serviced as per maintenance schedule, as well performance of necessary maintenance on-site.
  • Issue the equipment spares as per the company requirement and document the issues.
  • Critical and other spares inventory management (stock replenishment, stocks counting, reporting and forecasting).
  • Ensure good housekeeping on the company equipment (LDVs, MCUs, workshop, Critical Spares and tools stores).
  • Carry out tools inspections and report to the Senior UBS Technician.
  • Fully implement the company’s maintenance system
  • Submit maintenance schedule compliance reports to the Senior UBS Technician.
  • Responsible for quality equipment inspections and calibrations
  • Conduct quarterly equipment critical pump trip tests
  • Mobile Charging Units (MCU’s) calibration
  • Assist the Senior UBS Technician with engineering projects management
  • Maintenance related reporting to Senior UBS Technician
  • Equipment availabilities management
  • Ensure compliance to the target Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Assistance and facilitation of maintenance of other vehicles on site such as hired and delivery vehicles.
  • Centralised blasting system maintenance
  • Custodian for all electrical and mechanical works and inspections for the site
  • Implementation and maintenance of company asset management pillar as per the World Class System
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned

Requirements

  • At least a Diploma or NCC in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar, explosives equipment maintenance, environment
  • Knowledge of Mobile Charging Units and pump maintenance
  • Valid class B driver’s license
  • Experience in maintenance of explosives plants
  • Must be a Motswana
  • Must be able to speak Setswana and English fluently
  • Knowledge and experience in AECI products is an added advantage

How to Apply

Apply online: jobs.aeciworld.com
Closing Date: 15 November 2026

REF Code: 2023

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