Khoemacau Mine is recruiting an experienced Engineering Procurement Superintendent for a permanent, full-time position in Central Botswana.

This is a senior engineering and procurement opportunity responsible for managing procurement-related activities within the project while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, together with at least 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design, including 5 years’ experience executing and supporting medium to large projects.

Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Employer	Khoemacau Mine
Position	Engineering Procurement Superintendent
Job ID	504582
Location	Khoemacau Mine, Central
Employment Type	Permanent Full Time
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience	Minimum 10 years in Mechanical Engineering and Design
Project Experience	5 years executing/supporting medium to large projects
Closing Date	16 September 2026

Basic Function of the Position

The Engineering Procurement Superintendent will be responsible for procurement-related activities within the project.

The successful candidate must ensure procurement activities comply with established:

• Procurement policies
• Procedures
• Governance requirements

This function is important for maintaining efficient and effective supply-chain practices that support the organisation’s business objectives and functional requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate’s key accountabilities will include the following:

Procurement Strategy

• Prepare the overall procurement strategy.
• Ensure procurement activities support project requirements and strategic objectives.
• Provide appropriate direction for project procurement activities.

Procurement Policies and Procedures

• Implement MMG-Khoemacau Supply Chain Policies and Processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain appropriate procurement governance throughout project activities.

Procurement Life-Cycle Management

• Manage the complete procurement life cycle from end to end.
• Oversee procurement activities from initial requirements through sourcing, contracting, ordering and related processes.

Strategic Sourcing

• Ensure all sourcing activities contribute to the achievement of the project’s strategic objectives.
• Support effective procurement decisions that align with project and business requirements.

Contracting and Vendor Management

Provide guidance relating to:

• Current project-related industry insights
• Contract technical direction
• Commercial requirements
• Strategic contracting matters
• Functional contracting requirements
• Vendor selection
• Vendor registration
• Contract awards

Procurement Operating Plan

• Develop the Procurement Operating Plan.
• Manage the plan.
• Integrate procurement activities with project requirements.
• Track progress against the plan.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate procurement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of appropriate frameworks.

Purchase Orders

• Review purchase orders.
• Sign off purchase orders.
• Review and approve relevant change orders.

Logistics and Expediting

• Detail the required logistics and expediting approach.
• Establish logistics and expediting requirements.
• Monitor procurement lead times.
• Ensure required deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering

No alternative qualification is specified in the supplied vacancy information.

Minimum Experience Required

Candidates must have:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design

In addition, applicants need:

5 years’ experience executing and supporting medium to large projects

This is therefore an experienced senior-level position and is not an entry-level engineering opportunity.

Key Experience to Highlight on Your CV

Candidates who meet the requirements should make relevant experience easy to identify, particularly in areas such as:

• Mechanical engineering
• Engineering design
• Major projects
• Engineering procurement
• Procurement strategy
• Strategic sourcing
• Contract management
• Vendor management
• Supply-chain processes
• Purchase orders
• Logistics
• Expediting
• Procurement governance

Only include experience you genuinely possess.

Skills Relevant to the Position

While the supplied vacancy does not provide a separate formal competency section, the listed responsibilities indicate that the position involves substantial responsibility for:

• Procurement planning
• Strategic sourcing
• Contracting
• Engineering knowledge
• Commercial decision-making
• Project procurement
• Vendor coordination
• Supply-chain governance
• Logistics
• Stakeholder engagement
• Procurement reporting and tracking

These are derived from the advertised responsibilities rather than presented as additional minimum requirements.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through the official recruitment channel associated with Khoemacau Mine vacancy 504582.

When searching or applying, use:

Position: Engineering Procurement Superintendent
Job ID: 504582

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

The vacancy information supplied does not include a direct application URL or email address, so applicants should use the official application method attached to the original Khoemacau Mine vacancy rather than sending applications to an unverified address.

CV Tips for Engineering Procurement Superintendent Applicants

1. Put Your Engineering Qualification Near the Top

Clearly state whether you hold:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

or

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Include the institution and year completed.

2. Make the 10-Year Experience Requirement Obvious

Recruiters should not have to calculate your experience from a long CV.

A professional summary could state:

“Mechanical Engineering professional with 12 years’ experience in engineering and design, including more than 6 years supporting major engineering projects.”

Only use figures that accurately reflect your experience.

3. Highlight Medium-to-Large Project Experience

The position specifically requires 5 years of experience executing and supporting medium to large projects.

For each relevant project, consider showing:

• Project name/type
• Your position
• Project scope
• Procurement responsibilities
• Engineering responsibilities
• Contract/vendor responsibilities
• Results achieved

4. Demonstrate End-to-End Procurement Experience

Where applicable, show experience across the procurement life cycle, including:

Requirements → Sourcing → Vendor Selection → Contracting → Purchase Orders → Expediting → Logistics → Delivery

5. Include Quantifiable Achievements

Senior-level CVs are stronger when they demonstrate outcomes.

For example, if accurate:

• Managed procurement packages valued at P___
• Reduced procurement lead times by ___%
• Managed ___ strategic vendors
• Supported engineering projects valued at ___
• Delivered procurement packages within agreed project schedules

6. Highlight Governance and Compliance

Because the role requires compliance with policies, procedures and governance requirements, include genuine experience with:

• Procurement policies
• SOPs
• Contract governance
• Approval processes
• Audit requirements
• Procurement controls

Example Professional CV Profile

“Experienced Mechanical Engineering and project procurement professional with more than 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design, including extensive involvement in medium-to-large engineering projects. Experienced in procurement strategy, end-to-end procurement life-cycle management, strategic sourcing, contracting, vendor management, purchase orders, logistics and expediting. Strong understanding of procurement governance and the integration of engineering, commercial and supply-chain requirements to support successful project delivery.”

Adapt this profile to reflect your actual qualifications and experience.

Possible Interview Questions

1. Tell us about your engineering and procurement experience.
2. Why are you interested in joining Khoemacau Mine?
3. Describe your experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design.
4. What medium or large projects have you supported?
5. How do you develop an overall procurement strategy for a major project?
6. Explain the procurement life cycle from beginning to end.
7. How do you ensure procurement activities support project objectives?
8. Describe your experience with strategic sourcing.
9. How do you evaluate and select vendors?
10. What factors do you consider before awarding a contract?
11. Describe your experience managing engineering contracts.
12. How do you balance technical and commercial requirements during procurement?
13. How do you ensure compliance with procurement policies and SOPs?
14. Tell us about your experience with procurement governance.
15. How do you develop a Procurement Operating Plan?
16. How do you track procurement progress against a project schedule?
17. How do you manage long-lead items?
18. What is your approach to logistics and expediting?
19. How would you handle a supplier who is falling behind schedule?
20. What checks do you perform before approving a purchase order?
21. How do you manage purchase-order changes?
22. Describe a difficult supplier or contractor issue you resolved.
23. How do you manage procurement risk on major projects?
24. How do you communicate procurement delays to project stakeholders?
25. Why should Khoemacau Mine appoint you as Engineering Procurement Superintendent?

Important Vacancy Summary

Employer: Khoemacau Mine
Position: Engineering Procurement Superintendent
Job ID: 504582
Location: Khoemacau Mine, Central Botswana
Employment: Permanent Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years in Mechanical Engineering and Design
Project Experience: 5 years executing and supporting medium-to-large projects
Main Responsibilities: Procurement strategy, end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contracting, vendor management, purchase orders, logistics and expediting
Closing Date: 16 September 2026