Tradesperson 1 - Mechanic

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• To do mining equipment maintenance including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and breakdown work. To maximize planned tasks and minimize breakdown work through proper and effective inspection during daily routine inspections, recording defects for maintenance planning and ad hoc work. To maintain safety standards before, during and after completion of task execution.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct effective mechanical inspections on equipment during preventive maintenance and routine daily inspections as per work package.
• Attend equipment breakdowns in the field and respond in a self-driven manner.
• Minimize breakdowns and maximize completion of planned work through proper inspection and defect identification.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and act as a brother's keeper within the team.
• Work under minimal supervision while demonstrating self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Avoid creating conflict within the team and maintain honest communication within the team, across functional departments and across GGM.
• Work in line with ethics and compliance requirements as per AngloGold Ashanti.
• Understand and uphold the company value that safety is the number 1 value.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Repair equipment and complete reports for submission to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate work behaviours consistent with company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviours, company policies, standards, procedures and legislation requirements.
• Meet work delivery deadlines to minimize demand for purpose without exceeding required by dates for work completion.
• Engage with the work execution team to contribute to planning details from those expected to do the work.
• Execute all assigned tasks in a timely manner.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• VETA Grade test 1-3 in motor vehicle mechanics or FTC in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Experience

• Not less than 3 years' experience on HME mining machines.
• Experience in HME.
• Participation in cost control.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer literate.
• Skilled in mechanical and auto electrical.
• Competent on HME equipment.
• Valid Tanzania driving license.
• English and communication.
• Respecting to all.
• Communication style and team brother's keeper.
• Mandated to stop unsafe job.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Engage and communicate issues to the supervisor.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• 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.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.