Manager - Geotechnical

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. AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) 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:                                               Manager - Geotechnical

Contract type & Duration:                     Unspecified time contract.

Department:                                         Technical Services

          Reporting to:                                         Senior Manager – Technical Services

Number of Positions:                            One (1)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role is responsible for selection and implementation of best-case geotechnical plans and designs to deliver on the core objective of optimizing mineral resource extraction through balancing value extraction against geotechnical risks. Providing an adequate understanding of Life of Mine geotechnical risks, developing and recommending options for appropriate mitigation measures. Managing quality control and assurance processes for the mine’s ground support and backfilling practices and ensuring that the quality control practices are kept up to date and relevant. Providing operating unit leadership for the geotechnical function aimed at harnessing benefits of continual improvement through process design and implementation of new knowledge, technologies, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering/ Engineering Geology/ Geology or its equivalent.
• Post graduate Diploma or degree in Geotechnical Engineering if the first degree is not in Geotechnical or Engineering Geology.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 8-10 years of Geotechnical Geology experience in large surface and/or underground mining environments.
• Expert knowledge of geotechnical data gathering, analysis, interpretation, modeling, design, and quality assurance techniques.
• A good understanding of hydrogeology and ground stability mitigation is essential.

             MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

              Developing Geotechnical Inputs into Efficient Life of Mine Planning

• Ensure all operating surface and underground mines have fully documented and approved geotechnical designs in place.
• Develop options based on the risk-cost-benefit analysis of the geotechnical designs for review and approval by the Technical Services Senior Manager.
• Ensure geotechnical parameters for all surface and underground mines planned for Level 1 in the Geita business plan have above ‘inferred’ level of confidence.
• Review all surface or underground mine designs from the mine planners and provide recommendations and sign-off on agreed final designs.

              Geotechnical Risk Management

• Develop and maintain site-specific Geotechnical Risk Registers and Management Plans for all active surface and underground mines.
• Provide adequate profiles of the status of all geotechnical risks and mitigation measures that have been identified within the Life of Mine plan.
• Update Geotechnical Risk Registers and Management Plans on an annual basis.

             Slope and Ground Support Management Controls

• Develop and maintain plans for monitoring and management of slope movement and ground stability to ensure safety and minimize ore loss and dilution for all active surface and underground mines.
• Provide motivation for resources where required to ensure adequate coverage and up-to-date understanding in key input area:

• Seismicity impact studies available from published sources
• Hydrogeology and flood studies
• In situ stress studies 
• Geotechnical and terrain hazards risk assessment.

              Managing Quality Control and Assurance for Ground Support and Backfilling Practices

• Implement an onsite quality control and assurance monitoring program for ground support installation and Cemented Aggregate Fill (CAF) undertaken at all underground mines.
• Provide motivation for resources and training where required to ensure undertaking of quality control and assurance programs are kept up-to-date, relevant, and meet international standards.

              Technical Specialist for Geotechnical Discipline

• Provide sufficient knowledge and experience to work with all technical disciplines to ensure that geomechanics is considered as an integral and foundation step in the mining production cycle regarding optimizing extraction of the ore.
• Provide technical assistance to the Technical Services Senior Manager in dispatching the duties of developing Business Strategy and Life of Mine Options and Ore Reserve reporting.
• Maintain the health of the geotechnical discipline on site to ensure it is kept up to date and relevant.
• Implement continual process improvement in the geotechnical discipline to reduce process variation.
• Keep up to date with global developments in the geotechnical field with the objective of remaining relevant and in step with new technology and best practice.

              Coordinating Geotechnical Review Panels and External Audits

• Ensure Geotechnical Review Panels (GRPs) are undertaken on an annual basis and provide AGA internal assurance.
• Ensure external audits, are undertaken once every three years, to provide third party / independent assurance.
• Compile a plan of action for issues arising from the audits for the Technical Services Senior Manager’s approval and implement the plan within the agreed timeframe.

              Management of Geotechnical Budget and Projects

• Identify, plan, scope, and budget for all Life of Mine critical geotechnical requirements.
• Ensure that approved geotechnical projects are implemented within required scope, timeframes, and budget.

              Training and Development of Geotechnical Staff

• Building and sustaining a capable geotechnical team to manage the requirements for surface and underground mining.
• Develop and maintain training and development plans for personnel and ensure they are being implemented.
• Perform regular performance reviews and align your coaching and training to close identified gaps.

             Safety

• Make sure the geotechnical team understand their Safety accountabilities and they are suitable for the work they are tasked to do.
• Ensure that work is planned, adequately resourced and that hazards are identified and controlled.
• Involve colleagues in developing solutions to Safety issues.
• Lead by example and demonstrate the agreed standards for Safety.
• Create an environment of openness, trust, fair treatment, and mutual respect.
• Always follow through on Safety improvement actions.

              Compliance Accountabilities:

• Management of declaration of conflict of interest of direct reports.
• Management of SOX control accountabilities.
• Management of Delegation of Authority.
• Management of reporting (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual) requirements.

              Supervisory Accountabilities

• Performance management goals and criteria per role title.
• Staff development planning and facilitation.
• Developing job lists, prioritizing, scheduling, and controls.
• Developing communication systems for internal prioritizing, feedback meetings and written information distribution.
• Developing job descriptions.
• Workload assessment.
• Budgeting for staff, equipment, and materials.
• Discipline leadership.
• Coaching, counselling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Mentorship, assertiveness, and labor relations.

               ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Expert understanding and application of Geotechnical Data Collection methodologies.
• Expert understanding and application of Rock Mass Classification systems and data reduction / analysis techniques.
• Thorough understanding of Soil and Rock Testing and Analysis techniques.
• Expert understanding of Geotechnical Risk Management.
• Expert understanding of Underground Mining Methods, Layout and Sequencing techniques.
• Expert understanding of underground rock mass monitoring.
• Thorough understanding of Numerical Stress Modelling Applications.
• Expert understanding and application of Ground Support Design techniques.
• Expert understanding Underground Mine Ground Control.
• Expert understanding and application of Backfill Selection and Integration with Mining.
• Expert understanding and application of Backfill Systems.
• Expert understanding and application of Backfill Materials.
• Expert understanding and application of Open Pit Mine Geomechanics.
• Expert understanding and application of Slope Stability Analysis techniques.
• Expert understanding and application of Slope Monitoring and Stability Management.
• Thorough understanding and application of Hydrogeological Investigations / Dewatering.
• Thorough understanding and application of underground and open pit production drilling and blasting techniques.
• Thorough understanding of the Resources and Reserves determination and reporting processes.
• Expert understanding and application of Investigation techniques for Failures, Incidents and Accidents.

                 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 “Senior Manager Human Resources", Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Manager - Geotechnical”
• 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 03rd October 2024 at 5:30 PM
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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