Gun Handler

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 physical security services in the Metallurgical process plant, access controls, searches, smelt house high level security activities, loading of the bullion Dore to the light vehicle during shipment, foot patrol and general security metallurgical physical observations and protection of Staff and Contract Employees.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To provide physical security services in the Metallurgical process plant, access controls, searches, smelt house high level security activities, loading of the bullion Dore to the light vehicle during shipment, foot patrol and general security metallurgical physical observations and protection of Staff and Contract Employees.

• Participate in searching by implementing three D’s modal (Deter- Discourage, Detect- spot and Denial – Prevent crime, illegal contrabands or any other illegal substances brought in at the searching point
• Access Control conduct thoroughly searching to all Metallurgical access gates, small gates, acacia gate, elution operations padlocks valves opening and closing and all search rooms

• Participate effectively and efficiently on all Process Plant planned shutdown.
• Physical guarding of valuables in the Metallurgical smelt house operation process where gold in any form may be vulnerable to be stolen by staff or Contract employees
• Plant Perimeter patrols and patrols within the metallurgical plant where all observed, detected irregularities during patrol are reported
• Participating in loading the high value product bullion dore (core product) during Bullion Tactical Protection Shipment
• The Gun handler must reasonably ALARP (As Low as Reasonably Practical) use of force and rules of
• Effective and efficient searches to retrieve or recover GBM or spare parts.

• Escort Delivery trucks and emergency vehicles in the plant.

• Report any damage or faults of the technical equipment e.g. Metal Detector, Hand Radios, Electrical Wire Fault Etc

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Ordinary secondary school certificates
• NIDA card/number
• TIN Certificate and number
• Driving basic skills and holder of driving license is an added advantage

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Not less than 2 years working in Security operational areas
• Should be fluent in both English and Swahili communication Language skills.
• Basic security training skills
• Firearm handling
• Driving skills
• Basic military training or any other basic Police training or related investigation and Intelligence (Preliminary Investigations).

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company’s careers website.

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

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