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 North Western Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s South East 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 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: Dispatcher – Underground Mining

Contract type & Duration: Unspecified time contract

Department: Underground Mining

Re Reporting to: Specialist – Underground Mining

Number of Positions: One (1)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Safety maintain and manage fleet/machines movement and status.

Qualifications:

A minimum of certificates of secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Valid Tanzanian Driving license and able to drive in Mining environment
Strong communication and conflict management skills
Basic MS Office Skills (Specifically on Excel)

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 03 years performing the same role
Experience with the use of 2 – way radio communication devices, handheld, and base – station
Ability to effectively communication using the above mentioned with UG and workshop supervisors.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Interact on a continuous basis with the maintenance personnel, production supervisors and assist with making good decisions to minimize down times and maximize productivity.
Improve good communications and rapport with the maintenance team on duty.
Booking correct down time of equipment.
Booking correct up time of equipment
Ensure down reason codes are correct
Ensure down comments are correct at all times
Ensure responsible person name are recorded against the down and up times (i.e., reported to and released by)
Be held accountable for status down records in the shift edit utility
Ensure that all data collected and recorded is accurate and valid
Work closely with the mining supervisors to ensure services machines are delivered to the workshop to the workshop and at the correct times
Develop & maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all fleet to promote effective decision making
Take a pro – active approach to performance improvement by monitoring of machines statuses & determining improved methods for working for continuous improvement
Promptly communicate any equipment maintenance requirements that become evident after reported by Operators
Ensure that all maintenance data is captured accurately throughout a shift and ensure that the data is available in a timely manner for daily KPI reporting
Be proactive in all aspects of operational safety and work as team member within the mining department
Any other duty assigned by the Underground Mining Specialist

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have good written and oral communication skills in English language and Swahili
Previous experience with operating Underground or open Pit equipment
Able to show initiative and co – ordination skills and be able to interact within all mining personnel and maintenance sections
Be physically fit and be able to pass pre – employment and medical examinations
Ability to drive and hold a current Tanzanian Driver’s license is of advantage
Be able to work at minimum supervision
Highly motivated and willing to attend work on call duties when required
Good teamwork