JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT GEITA GOLD MINING LTD
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 Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast 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:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
• To provide the designs and plan for drill and blast as per short term mine plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering in Mining
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

EXPERIENCE:
• At least ONE (1) year experience in open pit mining operation preferably in drill and blast section

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Design drill and blast pattern as per approved standards.
• Monitor and report compliance to Drill and Blast Standards Monitor and review Blast data from production drilling, bulk explosive loading, and blasting.

• Coordination and review of QA/QC, including use, blast vibration monitoring, fragmentation analysis, video camera, ability to dig material, dilution and ore loss from blasting.
• Initiate and involve in drill and blast projects.
• End of the month calculation and provide drill and blast data as required to other departments.
• Monitor powder factors, bulk explosives and consumables usage against budget.
• Assist with incident investigations involving explosive usage including misfires, flyrock and excessive blast vibrations.
• Ability to apply safety and health policies and procedures in the workplace.

• Ability to conduct drill and blast cost planning as well as reconciliation of performance against plans.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Tanzanian Blasting Certificate.
• Ability to drive Light Vehicle (LV).
• Good communication skills
• Be proficient in the use of specialized drill and blasting software (Vulcan) Shotplus design software.
• Demonstrate knowledge of explosive handling, storage and regulations.

• Demonstrate advance knowledge of blasting technique.