Technician 2 - Survey

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

Receive and carry out job instructions from Survey Technician III and Mine Surveyors (occasionally) in supporting open pit mine operation activities. This level is characterized by competence in operating survey equipment and executing field work accurately, efficient and timely

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct periodic survey checks on active working areas to confirm alignment with mine plans and detect variances early.
• Support Mine Surveyors in capturing high‑resolution data for complex pit geometries, wall angles, berm integrity and safety compliance.
• Perform routine calibration of survey instruments and report faults immediately to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Execute rapid pick‑ups of urgent areas during unplanned events (slips, collapses, water ingress) to support operational decision‑making.
• Perform final positional verification of drill patterns before charging.
• Assist in capturing blast movement data post‑blast to support ore control and grade recovery optimization.
• Conduct post-blast pick-ups to accurately measure heave, back-break and crater profiles.
• Stake out crest/berm lines, haul roads, safety bunds, and pit access ramps according to updated mine designs.
• Confirm that mining activities remain within legal boundaries and environmental permit zones.
• Record and report deviations between design surfaces and actual mining surfaces.
• Conduct daily hazard assessments of survey working areas, especially near high walls, active equipment and blast areas.
• Ensure survey tasks comply with pit safety protocols and exclusion zones.
• Report on all safety concerns, near misses and potential ground instability.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Diploma in Geomatics or Land Surveying

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least (5) years working experiences as Survey Technician in mining industry or engineering projects.
• Competence in operating survey equipment
• Good communication skills
• Results oriented/driven
• Supervision 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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