Geotechnician at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML)

Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML)
is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita
Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an
international gold producer headquartered in South Africa, with
operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is
situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania,
only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s South East of the
nearest point of Lake Victoria.
The company has its head office in
Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also a
supporting office in Dar es Salaam.

Applications are
invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to
fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

 Geotechnician

 Geotechnician at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) September 2024

Position: Geotechnician

Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract
Department: Geology
Reporting to: Senior Exploration Supervisor
Number of Positions: One (01)
Location: Dodoma

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
It
is a full-time, permanent role with roster-based travel to the
company’s exploration projects across Tanzania. The role holder supports
the Geotechnical Engineer in providing a comprehensive support service
for field exploration programs, addressing logistical and
service-related issues through their gained experience. Focuses time and
energy on tasks with a targeted completion time of 1 day up to 3
months.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Certificate or Diploma in Exploration and Mining Geology or related field.
• Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities.
• Must have a valid Tanzanian driving license.
• Must have the ability to drive manual transmission Light vehicles.
• Geita
  Greenfields Mineral Exploration Limited is an equal opportunity
  employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum
  of 3 years of relevant exploration experience in the mining industry.
  Greenfields exploration experience will be an added advantage.
• Technical know-how in Drill core processing, AC and RC pick-up.
• Working knowledge on Site rehabilitation.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OUTPUT:
1. Safety

• Demonstrate and encourage a proactive safety culture within the team and the organisation.
• Ensure rapid and effective communication of any significant incidents to your manager.
• Implement and enforce Greenfields’ protocols and procedures to safely manage all operations.
• Monitor
  and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the safety
  management system and requisite behaviours and practices.
• Identify safety risks and resolve emerging issues, escalating issues and safety risks that impact other areas.
• Ensure appropriate resources are applied to achieve safety objectives.
• Model behaviour consistent with the AGA Safety Vision, Values and Procedures.
• Ensure
  relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed when
  undertaking routine work and Take5s are completed before undertaking
  non-routine activities.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) when requested.

2. Leadership and Communication

• Monitor
  performance of self and peers to ensure activities comply with vision,
  values, standards, and procedures. Report any issues identified.
• Support
  the Geotechnical Engineer to ensure efficient and prompt communication
  of any changes, issues, or other areas of interest relevant to reporting
  or support groups.
• Recognise the stakeholders (internal and external) who are impacted by their work.
• Seek advice regarding engagement with stakeholders.
• Foster a positive team environment.

3. Planning

• Look for ways to optimise processes and procedures.
• To provide on-ground support to the exploration team through: Preparation for field sampling and drill programs.
• Collection and submission of samples.
• Minimise
  wastage. Ensure all exploration activities/tasks are conducted
  according to the requirements of the relevant work programme or as
  requested by the appropriate manager.
• Actively participate in daily pre-start meetings and perform Take 5’s before undertaking new or changed tasks.
• Fill requirements to support drilling operations.
• Consider safety, environment and cultural heritage while undertaking duties.
• Ensure that the work program is understood before starting work.
• Ensure that the necessary skills, knowledge, and training to complete allocated tasks have been acquired.
• Ensure safe and adequate field facilities and supplies.
• Monitor stock of all exploration programmes, including water, fuel, food supplies and other consumables when required.
• Conduct or participate in emergency response drills and training.

4. Behaviours

• Committing your best endeavours and full capability to the work assigned to you by your manager.
• Advising
  your manager if you do not understand the work that they have assigned
  to you or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the
  circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.
• Advising
  your manager of any situations or conditions that could create
  obstacles to, or opportunities for, the work of the managerial team or
  company.
• Demonstrating work behaviours consistent with the
  company Values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required
  behaviours, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislative
  requirements.
• Disclosing timely information to the manager when
  accountability cannot be met within limits or can be met with less time
  or resources than planned. Comply with all applicable AGA policies and
  procedures.
• At all times, act in accordance with AGA’s Values.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good awareness and ability to manage workplace safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Good degree of organisational and administrative skills.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Please apply through our recruitment portal by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below.
• On
  the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of
  relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names and
  addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are
  not related to the qualifications stated above.
• You will also
  be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior
  Manager Human Resources, Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Geotechnician”
• If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
• You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
• Internal
  Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have
  their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or
  Manager once Removed (MoR).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications should reach the above on or before  24th September 2024 at 5:30 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NOTE ON COVID-19 PREVENTION:

• Please
  note when you are invited for interviews, you will be required to
  present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (Covid-19 vaccination
  certificate) or if you are not vaccinated, please go for a Covid-19 test
  and obtain a 96 – hour valid PCR Covid-19 negative certificate.
• You
  are also advised to adhere to all recommended prevention measures
  including proper wearing of face masks and washing or sanitizing your
  hands before you are allowed through Geita Gold Mine entry points.

BEWARE OF CONMEN! GGML
does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be
asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity,
please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation
Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our
whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates
apply) or emailing 24cthonesty@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com