Dispatcher - Underground Mining

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. 

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:

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

To provide message relay services within the UG Mining processes, safely manage and maintain underground machine movements and status. Ensure every person going underground is Tagged on the board and accounted for before firing.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitor and update the digital/physical tagging system to ensure accurate personnel tracking throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with Emergency Response Teams during underground incidents to provide location data and support rapid response.
• Maintain real‑time logs of mining activities, equipment assignments, and operator allocation for better shift transparency.
• Assist in optimizing equipment allocation to reduce delays and improve shift productivity.
• Ensure effective handovers between shifts by preparing clear, concise reports for incoming dispatchers and supervisors.
• Support production teams by tracking cycle times and highlighting inefficiencies for continuous improvement.
• Validate operator feedback on equipment performance and communicate abnormalities promptly to maintenance.
• Monitor environmental conditions reported from underground (e.g., ventilation or water issues) and escalate as required.
• Assist supervisors in coordinating scheduled maintenance windows by ensuring machines are available at the correct times.
• Contribute to daily production meetings with accurate, timely dispatch of data and insights.
• Uphold company safety policies by ensuring immediate reporting and documentation of any anomalies or unsafe conditions.
• Participate in system or technology upgrades linked to dispatching (e.g., digital dispatch tools, data-capture platforms).
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit‑ready dispatch records for operational and compliance use.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Completion of Secondary School Education (Form 4)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as Mine Dispatcher
• Experience in the use of 2-way radio communication device
• General Overview of UG mining processes including CAF filling
• Understand UG Mining Terminologies
• Proper Planning and execution of works

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should view the full advert details on the company’s career page below and submit applications, with a detailed CV, online via

www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers

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