Engineer 1 - UG Geotech
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INTERNAL (GGML EMPLOYEES)
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. AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) 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: Engineer 1 – UG Geotech
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified time contract
Department: Technical Service
Reporting to: Superintendent 2 – UG Geotechnical
Number of Positions: One (1)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To assist in collection of relevant geotechnical data required for stope and development geotechnical design recommendations for the assigned underground mine(s).
QUALIFICATIONS:
• An undergraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:
• A Minimum of 2 - 3 years of geotechnical or engineering geology experience in underground mining environments.
• The incumbent must have basic working knowledge of geotechnical data gathering, analysis, interpretation, modelling, design and quality assurance techniques and must be able to perform assigned tasks under supervision.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Underground Geotechnical Data Collection.
• Assist in undertaking underground geotechnical data in a timely manner from various sources and ensuring that the collected data meets the required quality standard.
Geotechnical Modelling.
• Assist to undertake data validation for all collected geotechnical data prior to analysis.
Stope and Ore Development Evaluation.
• Assist to undertake stope stability assessment using recommended techniques nor methodologies.
Underground Support and Fall of Ground Risk Mitigation.
• Undertaking Planned Task Observation of ground support installation.
• Assist to undertake assessment of the risk posed by poor ground conditions and presence of adverse geological structures to the working levels.
Underground Excavation Monitoring
• Assist in conducting underground inspections, ensuring ground control management programmes are in place and maintained in line with geotechnical best practice and standard.
Safety
• Learn and follow safety requirements related to your work.
• Consider what could go wrong and what needs to be done to work safely before starting a task.
• Speak up if you think a task cannot be done safely.
• Continually look for new hazards in the workplace and report them to your supervisor.
• Talk to your supervisor when you are not fit for work.
• Suggest ways to improve Safety performance.
• Promptly report all injuries, illnesses, and incidents
• Help others to work safely.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced understanding and application of Geotechnical Data Collection methodologies
• Advanced understanding and application of rock mass classification and data reduction/analysis
• Advanced understanding and application of Geotechnical Risk Management
• Advanced understanding of Soil and Rock Testing and Analysis techniques
• Good understanding and application of Underground Mining Methods, Layout and Sequencing
• Good understanding and application of Rock Mass Monitoring techniques
• Good understanding and application of Ground Support Design techniques
• Good understanding and application of Underground Mine Ground Control methodologies
• Basic understanding of hydrogeological investigation and dewatering techniques
• Basic understanding of underground production drilling and blasting techniques
• Basic understanding and application of Investigation techniques for Failures, Incidents and Accidents
MODE OF APPLICATION:
• Please apply by clicking the APPLY NOW 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 “Engineer 1 – UG Geotech”
• 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 30th May 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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 speakupAGA@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com