Supervisor - Mine Geology
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. 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: Supervisor – Mine Geology.
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified time contract.
Department: Geology.
Reporting to: Geologist 3 – Open Pit Mining.
Number of Positions: One (1)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To supervise execution and maintain an effective grade control drilling, ore mining and movement process in order to ensure that only the right ore materials are delivered to the mill.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Geology, Exploration and /or Mining.
- Valid Tanzanian Driving License with Mining Driving Permit.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least eight (8) years of geology experience in Open Pit Mining Environment.
- Knowledge of Open Pit Mining ore accounting and ore management.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Planning
- Flagging of ore perimeters using tapes and rock marking paints as per ore plan ore boundary map in a timely manner without affecting production
- Supervision of ore mining in assigned active pit in accordance with dilution and ore loss procedure and that ore been delivered to the correct fingers at satellite ROM pad as well as at the main ROM.
- Counting and recording all the truck tallies mined from each ore perimeter by the use of Tallies and Toughbook.
- Record all ore movements from the pit and ROM PADs so that accurate data can be provided for reconciliation.
Support
- Provide Direct Output Support (DOS) to Mine Geologists regarding Ore mining and dilution control.
- Provide DOS to the Mine Geologists on developing and complying with the Mine Geology technician/technical aid – ore control instructions and monthly mining and blending schedule.
- Assist the reconciliation process by providing quality data for Ore mined and crushed and follow the changes made to stockpile.
- Assist Mine Geologists in providing timely information leading to facilitate ore loss/dilution reconciliation with modular dispatch on a shift bases.
- Make sure there are no oil leaks from any machines in the pit, if leaks develop whilst in the pits, get the equipment off the ore zone as soon as practical.
- Make sure service areas in pits for machinery are identified and communicated to Mining Geologists for mark out.
Technical work
- Ensure the integrity of ore mining is maintained, reliable and correct data is collected, and report presented to the ore accounting officers for daily capturing.
- Ensure HME operators (digger, dozer, grader etc), and bench foremen are correctly following ore control procedure.
- Reconcile the pit truck tallies and ROM Pad tallies to dispatch for the purpose of providing quality data for Connected Mine (CM) report.
- Identify all potential causes for ore loss and dilution during ore mining, report any adjustment or rectification required to ore perimeter any changes should be indicated on the plan for references.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend focus points to improve the process of ore mining as well as the ore control procedures in place.
- Ensure all necessary consumable and markups are in place before ore mining i.e. toe line well marked, batter pegs, and TBM in place for floor level control.
Safety and Supervisory Work
- Learn and follow the Safety requirements related to the job.
- Consider what could go wrong and what needs to be done to work safely before starting any task.
- Speak up if you think a task cannot be done safely.
- Continually look for new hazards in the workplace and report them to your immediate supervisor.
- Suggest ways you can improve our Safety performance.
- Promptly report all injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
- Help others to work safely.
- Committing your best endeavors and full capability to the work assigned to you by your supervisor.
- Advising your supervisor if you do not understand the work that he/she has assigned to you, or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.
- Advising your supervisor of any situations or conditions that could create obstacles to, or opportunities for, the work of the managerial team or company.
- Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company Values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviors, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislation requirements.
- Timely disclosing information to your supervisor when accountability cannot be met within limits or can be met with less time or resources than planned.
- Clearly and consistently communicate AGA Safety Value to your team.
- Make sure that your team understand their Safety accountabilities and they are suitable for the work you task them to do.
- Ensure that work is planned, adequately resourced and the hazards are identified and controlled.
- Lead by example and demonstrate the agreed standards for Safety.
- Provide regular feedback to your team on their performance.
- Assigning tasks to your subordinates.
- Reviewing, recognizing, and recommending rewards for the performance of your subordinates.
- Building and sustaining a team of subordinates capable of producing required outputs.
- Continuously improving the processes used by the team in delivering outputs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Communication Skills.
- Numeracy Skills.
- Computer Knowledge (MS Word, Excel etc.).
- Strong results orientated and ability to consistently deliver on the plan.
- Safety conscious.
- Capable of working under minimal supervision with a systematic logical approach.
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 “Supervisor – Mine Geology”
- 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.
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