Engineer 3 - UG Mine Planning
Geita, Geita, TZ
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 3 (Long Term planning) - UG Mine Planning.
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract.
Department: Technical Services
Reporting to: Mine Planning Superintendent (UG)
Number of Positions: One (01).
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
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.
- Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Must be registered with ERB
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 7 years operational experience in an underground mine.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced proficiency in mine design and scheduling software, including Deswik (advanced level), Datamine Studio UG, EPS, Ventis, Vulcan, and 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
- Strong understanding of mining value drivers and risk factors within the business unit, supporting effective decision-making and optimization
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and build effective relationships and networks.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Contribute towards systems within the Mine planning Section within mine Technical service Department which deliver 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
- Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders, utilising 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
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- Please apply through our recruitment portal by following the link below. Please click the link or type the URL address on a website browser to access the application portal.
- 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 “Director, 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 27th December 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