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 Denver, USA. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 120 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its main office and operations in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and 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:

Position:                                   Graduate Mining Engineer

Contract type & Duration:              Unspecified Time Contract

Department:                                  Technical Service

Reporting to:                                  Engineer 3 – Mine Planning

Number of Positions:                     One (1)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to provide day-to-day technical support to the production team, ensuring alignment with the approved mining plans. The role is also responsible for monitoring and verifying the achievement of design parameters related to pits, waste dumps, and other construction projects, while maintaining effective communication with both the mining and project execution teams. Additional responsibilities include preparing realistic weekly plans, compiling production reports, and developing Bench Operating Plans (BOPs).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
• Registered as a graduate Mining Engineer by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
• The incumbent must have valid Tanzanian driving license.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in the mining industry, preferably in open-pit operations, with exposure to other key mine functions such as geology, survey, long-term planning, drilling, and blasting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience with mining software such as Vulcan, Datamine, SPRY, Rapid Reserver, or associated mining software packages.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheet and database applications, including tools like Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated experience in short-term planning within a mechanized open-pit mining environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective communication with other departments, sections, and contractors’ personnel.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) are followed for all routine tasks.
• Check achievement of NAF/PAF boundaries as instructed by the Engineer 3 – LT, MT & Projects Planning.
• Demonstrate a teamwork-oriented attitude in the execution of daily responsibilities.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of weekly plans for the assigned pit in alignment with the monthly plan and present these plans to the execution team.
• Support the preparation of Bench Operating Plans (BOPs) for both short-term and long-term planning purposes.
• Develop Daily Dig Plans to the required standards and distribute them to the production team.
• Utilize Vulcan/Datamine software to perform short-term planning design checks and adjustments, in coordination with the Engineer 3 – LT, MT & Projects Planning, based on pit or stockpile design changes.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for production analysis, option evaluation, and planning strategy development.
• Assist in coordinating planning inputs from various departments such as Geology, Mining Production, Geotechnical, and Engineering for the development of production plans.
• Monitor broken stock levels in the pit and provide timely feedback on any associated risks or opportunities.
• Track equipment performance in terms of productivity and utilization and report findings as directed by the Engineer 3 – LT, MT & Projects Planning.
• Be proactive in promoting operational safety and fostering a strong teamwork culture within the department.
• Perform cost checks on various operational activities as instructed by the Engineer 3 – Short Term Planning.