Engineer 2 - UG Mine Planning

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

Produce schedules, production forecasts and budget for the underground mine to meet budget physicals in a manner consistent with the Company's Vision and Values. Support Medium Term Planning and operational execution across short-term, medium-term and long-term planning horizons.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support systems within the Mine Planning Department which deliver mine schedules for execution and maximise the value of the underground orebody.
• Under direction of the Senior Mining Engineer, deliver physicals schedules for the underground mine with accuracy commensurate with the confidence of the reserve or resource for the full asset life.
• Comply with, and provide input into, systems for scheduling department work to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, and monitoring of work practices.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners and other stakeholders, and utilise these relationships to successfully resolve issues when they arise.
• Develop detailed short-term mine plans based on long-term mine designs and production targets.
• Design stopes for ore extraction, incorporating ore quality, geotechnical considerations and equipment capabilities.
• Schedule stoping activities to meet production targets and optimise resource utilisation.
• Work within budgetary constraints, ensuring that short-term plans are cost-effective and align with financial objectives.
• Prepare regular reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and proposing adjustments as necessary.
• Work closely with geotechnical engineers and long-term mining engineers to incorporate geotechnical considerations and engineering constraints into short-term plans.
• Provide a safe work environment and comply with SHE&C plans, procedures, management systems and processes within the Mine Planning team.
• Support strategies to optimise the delivery of mine schedules for execution, including the adoption of innovative equipment, technology and work methods.
• Deliver the annual physicals budget for the underground mine.
• Deliver quarterly mining forecasts for the underground mine.
• Deliver rolling monthly schedules for the underground mine.
• Review the 7/21 plan on a weekly basis to ensure it is aligned to the monthly schedule.
• Produce monthly variance reports for mining physicals, including comparison against budget.
• Proactively communicate threats to budget delivery, including grade, physicals and schedule variances, and plans to ameliorate business impacts.
• Make a constructive contribution to the entire business unit performance.
• Comply with all standards, procedures and guidelines for tasks carried out by the Mine Scheduling department and ensure they are document controlled.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Professional registration with ERB.

Experience

• At least 5 years operational experience in an underground mine.
• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast, and underground mine ventilation.
• Experience in mine design and scheduling software including Deswik, Studio UG, EPS and Vulcan.

Knowledge & Skills

• Broad range of technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining.
• Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit.
• Good communication skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold values.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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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