Supervisor, Underground Mining (Production)

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

• Oversee shift workers and equipment usage in underground operations, ensuring safe, productive performance and workforce competence.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead safe work practices by verifying critical controls, PPE and Take 5 compliance; conduct inspections, toolbox meetings, and manage incident reporting and investigations.
• Deliver production to plan by supervising production drilling, slot raises and V30 holes, stope preparation, charging and bogging, with effective use of remote boggers.
• Manage haulage and services by achieving truck cycle time targets, ensuring correct loading and level call-ups, scaling, services retraction, and installation of barricades and signage.
• Maintain documentation and handovers by ensuring accurate PLODs and end-of-shift reports with clear status for the incoming supervisor.
• Coordinate support functions with dispatch and lamproom for breakdown and delay capture, PPE distribution and stock control, and timely equipment meetings.
• Uphold standards and environmental controls by maintaining roadways and sumps, enforcing housekeeping and waste segregation, controlling dust and spills, and respecting flora and fauna.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Completion of Secondary School Education.
• A formal qualification (Diploma/Certificate) in Mining Engineering is an added advantage.
• Physical and mental fitness for work.

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years exposure to the underground mining industry.
• Relevant underground experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Manual vehicle driving skills.
• Operation of underground machines with minimum skills as a service crew operator.
• Explosives usage and management.
• Work risk assessment processes.
• Ability to read and understand work plans and mining instructions.
• Valid Tanzania driving license.
• Blasting license.
• Principles of reporting and cross-shift communication.
• Proper planning and execution of works.
• Coaching new employees and strong interpersonal skills.

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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