Botswana Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Current Job Vacancies
The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security (MMGE) will be a global leader in the provision of services in the mineral and energy sectors for national prosperity
Departments/Sections of the Ministry
- Department of Corporate Services
- Department of Mines
- Department of Energy
- Mineral Affairs Division
- Diamond Hub
- Projects & Energy Development Unit
Departments/Sections and Key Functions
Corporate Services
- To support the delivery of the Ministry’s core mandate
- To instill an organizational culture of excellence
- To provide quality support services by efficiently and effectively managing its resources and adhering to best management practices.
Department of Mines
- Is to ensure that mineral resources are prospected, developed and exploited in a sustainable manner.
- To enhance socio-economic, financial and other benefits to Botswana arising from the exploitation of mineral resources.
- monitors compliance with all the relevant legislation pertaining to prospecting and mining activities.
Department of Energy
- Is the lead policy-making authority of Government on all matters of energy supply and demand management.
- To formulate and coordinate national energy policy and programmes.
- To facilitate the availability of effective, reliable and affordable energy services to customers in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Mineral Affairs Division;
- Is the lead policy-making authority of Government on all matters of mining and mineral sector development.
- It is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies for the mining and minerals sector, and sub-sectors.
- The division gathers market intelligence and promotes investment on minerals.
Diamond Hub;
- Coordinate the development of diamond beneficiation industries.
- Administer the implementation of Kimberly Process requirements.
- Provide business development services and regulate diamond beneficiation operations.
List of Parastals;
- Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) www.bpc.bw
- Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) www.bera.co.bw
- Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) www.botswanaoil.co.bw
- Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) www.bgi.org.bw
- Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB)
- Okavango Diamond Company (ODC)
Who is eligible?
Citizens and Non-Citizens..
How do I get this service?
- Submit copies of company certificate of incorporation and trading licences including director’s declaration forms.
- A letter of appointment is required for the responsible person who should be a blasting license holder.
- Arrange storage facility in accordance with the requirement of Explosives Act Cap 24:02.
- Arrange transportation of explosives according to Explosives Act Cap 24:02.
- Submit a letter of engagement from the client where the explosives will be used.
What supporting documents are required?
Applicants require:
Download and complete Application for permit to purchase, acquire and possess explosives
- Company certificate of incorporation
- Trading licence
- Company share certificate
How long will this service take?
Five (5) working days.
Where can I obtain this service?
Department of Mines
Ministry of Education building floor 4
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Government Enclave, Block 6
Khama Crescent
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: mines@gov.bw
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.