• 0
    Notifications 0 new
    You have no notifications.

 Underground Exploration Core Drill (Tunnel Drill) Technical Instructor (1 Position)

Full time @Wagagai Mining (U) Limited posted 4 weeks ago in Administration Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 25720
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Wagagai Mining (U) Limited (WGG) is Uganda’s first fully automated large-scale gold mining enterprise, located in the eastern border district of Busia. Established as a major milestone for the country’s mineral sector, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China’s Liaoning Hongda Enterprise Group. Officially commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni in August 2025, the massive project represents a strategic shift toward local mineral value addition and resource processing within East Africa. 
The industrial facility features highly advanced production infrastructure designed to handle the entire gold lifecycle from raw extraction to pure bullion output. The company operates a 5,000-tonne-per-day ore concentrator, a 350-tonne-per-day cyanidation plant, a fully automated underground mine, and an on-site gold smelting and refining workshop. Backed by modern automated mechanical engineering, the refinery is built to achieve 99.9% gold purity locally, yielding roughly 1.2 metric tonnes of refined gold annually from its extensive multi-million tonne ore reserves.

 Underground Exploration Core Drill (Tunnel Drill) Technical Instructor (1 Position)

Job Summary: Responsible for systematic training and skiils transfer to local tunnel drill operators, preparing training materials and standard operating procedures, and building local Ugandan underground driling expertise

Key Duties: Prepare tunnel drill operation training syllapi, matenals and standard operating procedures (SOPs), systematically train in dril operation, multi-angle drilling techniques, core recovery and downhole incident handling, teach underground driling safety and confined space procedures; conduct classroom theory and underground on-site practical mentoring; establish trainee skills assessment and certification systems: mentor local operators and track their skills development.

Requirements: Diploma or above in driling engineering/geological exploration/mining engineering; 5+ years of tunnel drill operation and management; teaching or mentoring ability with capacity to develop training materials independently, familiar with underground driling safety regulations and mine safety management, mine special operation certificate and training qualification preferred; strong communication skills; able to work overseas and underground.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, and contact details of three referees to: Email: wagagaimininghr@gmail.com

Applications must be received within two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement (7th September 2026). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Wagagai Mining is an equal opportunity employer and warmly welcomes applications from Ugandan nationals. Successful candidates will receive systematic training from international experts and gain exposure to world-class automated mining technology.

WAGAGAI MINING — BUILDING UGANDA’S MINING FUTURE TOGETHER

Important Procedure
  • Click the GREEN BUTTON  “APPLY FOR THE JOB“
  • You will be re-directed to the Source/Application Procedure.
  • Read the Job description attached.
  • Apply using the Instructions Provided.
Disclaimer Notice:
  • No payments should be made during the application process.
  • The Scholar Jobline Doesn’t recruit on behalf of the Employer
  • If you need assistance, ask for help in the whatsApp group.
  • If you do not have a whatsApp group for the latest job updates, CLICK HERE TO JOIN
  • The Scholar Jobline Whatsapp Community has jobs, internships, freelancing gigs and volunteering Opportunities.
  • CLICK HERE TO JOIN
The Application deadline closed.

Other jobs you may like

 
Required 'Candidate' login to applying this job. Click here to logout And try again
 
 
 
 

Apply for this Job

  • Drop a resume file or click to upload.
    To upload file size is (Max 5Mb) and allowed file types are (.doc, .docx, .pdf)
    or
    Upload Resume
  • Upload Cover Letter

    To upload file size is (Max 1Mb) and allowed file types are (.doc, .docx, .pdf)

  • By clicking checkbox, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

 

Answers

 

Job Alerts

 

Account Activation

Before you can login, you must activate your account with the code sent to your email address. If you did not receive this email, please check your junk/spam folder. Click here to resend the activation email. If you entered an incorrect email address, you will need to re-register with the correct email address.