Drill Jumbo Operator job at Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd (WGG)
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Drill Jumbo Operator
2026-08-24T04:49:54+00:00
Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd (WGG)
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FULL_TIME
Busia
Busia
00256
Uganda
Mining
Energy & Mining, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering
UGX
MONTH
2026-09-07T17:00:00+00:00
8

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

Operate single-boom/twin-boom underground drill jumbos to complete development blast-hole drilling.

Key Duties

Position the jumbo; collar and drill holes per the blast pattern; change rods and bits; adjust drilling parameters according to rock conditions; troubleshoot common faults, perform daily equipment inspection and maintenance, ensure drilling accuracy.

Requirements

2+ years of underground drill jumbo operation; experience with single/twin-boom development and long-hole jumbos; able to read blast patterns; physically fit and able to work underground.

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.

  • Position the jumbo
  • Collar and drill holes per the blast pattern
  • Change rods and bits
  • Adjust drilling parameters according to rock conditions
  • Troubleshoot common faults
  • Perform daily equipment inspection and maintenance
  • Ensure drilling accuracy
  • Ability to read blast patterns
  • Troubleshooting common faults
  • Daily equipment inspection and maintenance
  • 2+ years of underground drill jumbo operation
  • Experience with single/twin-boom development and long-hole jumbos
  • Physically fit
  • Able to work underground
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Drill Jumbo Operator

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

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

Operate single-boom/twin-boom underground drill jumbos to complete development blast-hole drilling.

Key Duties

Position the jumbo; collar and drill holes per the blast pattern; change rods and bits; adjust drilling parameters according to rock conditions; troubleshoot common faults, perform daily equipment inspection and maintenance, ensure drilling accuracy.

Requirements

2+ years of underground drill jumbo operation; experience with single/twin-boom development and long-hole jumbos; able to read blast patterns; physically fit and able to work underground.

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: bachelor degree

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.

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, September 7 2026
Duty Station: Busia | Busia
Posted: 24-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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