Engineer 3 - UG Mine Planning

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:                                 Engineer 3 - UG Mine Planning
Contract type & Duration:      Unspecified Time Contract
Department:                          Technical service
Reporting to:                         Superintendent 2 -  UG Mine Planning
Number of Positions:            Two (2) 

GGML is an equal opportunity employer.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Long Term Planning (LTP). Develop options for the optimal development of Geita Gold Mine, produce
schedules, production forecasts and budget for the underground mine to meet budget physicals in a               
manner consistent with Company’s Vision and Values. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline possession of relevant professional certification or licenses.

EXPERIENCE:
• At least 7 years operational experience in an underground mine
• Experience in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, Studio UG, EPS Ventsim , Vulcan, mine stope optimizer ( MSO). 
• Broad range of skills spanning resource and reserve estimation, underground mine design, infrastructure specification, mine scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation, planning, discounted cash flow analysis, budgeting, contractor, and consultant management.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•Contribute towards systems within the Mine planning Section within mining technical service. Department which delivers mine schedules for execution and maximize the value of the underground orebody Under direction of the Planning superintendent, deliver physicals schedule and the underground mine with accuracy commensurate with the confidence of the reserve or resource for 
the full asset life.
•Aid in building organizational capability within the Mine Technical Services Department to 
successfully deliver the Mining Department budget and Life of Mine Plan.
•Resource identification and evaluation to optimize development of the Geita Gold mine asset potential.
•Identify options to enable step changes to the mining process to deliver productivity and/or cost improvements.
•Authorize and oversee creation of the mine physicals schedule, created by the Planning Engineer II, with accuracy commensurate with the confidence of the reserve or resource for the full asset life.
•Develop and contribute towards systems for the Mine planning section to provide effective planning. 
of work, efficient, and safe work practices, and monitoring of work practices. Create standards, procedures, guidelines for all tasks carried out by the planning department and ensure they are document controlled.
•Support Operational Excellence initiatives, helping to drive value creation within the Mine Scheduling 
Department Provide a safe work environment, comply with SHE&C plans and procedures, management systems and processes within the Mine Planning team.
•Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders, utilizing these relationships to successfully resolve issues if, or when, they arise.
•Accountable for applying Management and People Practices within the Mine technical UG Department
•Report performance to plan, identify and rectify variances.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Good communication skills (MS Excels, MS world)
•Good report writing skills. 
•Ability to work in a team environment.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
•Please apply by clicking 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 3 - UG Mine Planning.’'
•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 02nd July 2024 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