Tradesperson 3 - Auto Electrician
Geita, Geita, TZ
INTERNAL
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. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine 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: Tradesperson 3 – Auto Electrician
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Senior Supervisor – Field Service Electrical
Number of Positions: One (01)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To Carry out Mining equipment maintenance including Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and Breakdown work. The focus should be on completing as much planned maintenance as possible and minimizing breakdowns. This can be achieved through proper and effective inspections during daily routine checks as scheduled, with all defects accurately recorded for maintenance planning and ad hoc work
- Certificate of Secondary School Education with VETA Trade Test Certificate Grade One/ Level Three in Auto Electrical Engineering.
- Diploma / Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Auto Electrical /Electrical Engineering.
- Degree in Auto Electrical /Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
- The incumbent must possess a valid Tanzanian Driving License.
EXPERIENCE:
- A Minimum of 2 - 5 years working experience as an Auto electrical in Heavy Mining Equipment.
- Competent in Fault finding and use of Electronics tools for troubleshooting on HME.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to read and understand maintenance manual books.
- Possess interpersonal skills to get the job done on time without compromising Safety and Quality.
- Sound knowledge on Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills in Swahili and English.
- Demonstrate a good commitment to deriver.
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Make sure that equipment’s are available and reliable to production team i.e. runs for 48hrs without undergoing same fault.
- Focus on priorities depending on the production need/demands.
- Respond to break down in a timely manner.
- Put up a comprehensive report for the day and make a good hand over to the incoming shift supervisor.
- Must be self-vehicle driving on attending break down and any other assigned task.
- Fully participating in cost controlling by not doing trying and error in fault finding.
- Ensure equipment repairs done according to the OEM standards.
- Do to his/her best to minimize emergency task and do much of planned task.
- Team working and ensure effectiveness of the maintenance inspection to the equipment during PM and daily maintenance inspection as per work package.
- Do to his/her best to minimize emergency task and do much of planned task.
- Do CCV inspection together with the supervisor to maintain safety standard all the time.
- Participates and ensure a quality of workmanship to the task execution on daily basis.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- Please apply by clicking APPLY NOW button below.
- 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 ‘’ Tradesperson 3 – Auto Electrician ’’.
- 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 04th February 2026 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