Vacancy title:
Geophysical & Geochemical Engineer (UAV)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd (WGG)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 7 2026

Duty Station:
Busia | Busia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd ("WGG") is Uganda's first fully automated large-scale gold mining enterprise, located in Busia. The Company operates a 5,000-tonne-per-day concentrator, a 350-tonne-per-day cyanidation plant, a fully automated underground mine, and a gold smelting and refining workshop. To meet production development needs, WGG now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following key technical positions:

Job Summary

Responsible for operating survey UAVs and geophysical instruments, and completing aerial survey, geophysical exploration and 3D modelling of the mining area.

Key Duties

• Plan and execute UAV aerial survey missions; capture aerial imagery and produce orthophoto maps (DOM) and digital elevation models (DEM); operate IP instruments, magnetometers and other geophysical equipment; process data using Pix4D and geophysical software; assist in geological mapping and structural interpretation; maintain UAVs and geophysical equipment.

Requirements

• Technical secondary school or above in geology/geophysics/surveying; hold a CAAC UAV pilot licence; 1+ year of aerial survey and geophysical experience; proficient in Pix4D photogrammetry software; able to work in arduous field conditions.

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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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

Applications must be received within two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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