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:                                          Engineer 3 – Mine Planning

Contract type & Duration:               Unspecified Time Contract

Department:                                   Technical service

Reporting to:                                  Superintendent 2 –  OP Mine Planning

Number of Positions:                      One (1)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Senior Mining Engineer -MT, LT& Projects will develop and refine medium term and long-term Open pit mine plans to maximizes resource extractions and profitability.

The Senior Mining Engineer – MT, LT& Projects will create detailed production schedules and coordinate with operation teams to ensure adherence, providing timely feedback to achieve Mine Plan Budget.

            QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline possession of relevant professional certification or licenses.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Open Pit Mine planning.
• Experience in short term to Long term open pit mine planning.
• Expertise in Vulcan, Datamine studio OP, Micromine Spry, Rapid reserver, Whittle and microsoft packages and other 3D modeling and mine design tools.
• Background in budgeting, cost control and financial analysis related to mining projects.

            MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Utilize mine planning and scheduling tools to create optimal mine designs and schedules.
• Develop and maintain medium term to Life- of-mine plans.
• Prepare the annual budget plan and support the development of the budget operating and capital cost.
• Assist in the creations and implementation of the strategic mine plans.
• Implement medium term and long term mine planning standards and procedures, guidelines, best practices, and planning improvement initiatives.
• Work with the production team to reinforce plan compliances.
• Evaluate and develop any Open Pit opportunities.
• Manage training and personal development of Mining Engineers
• Coordinates Month End reporting process for OP/UG production statistics
• Compile reports on a regular basis in line with internal and external reporting requirements.
• To provide a safe work environment, implement and deliver compliance with SHE&C department plans, management systems and processes within Planning Section.
• Report on any Open Pit opportunities.
• Provide inputs for any project work as required by the GGM LOM Plan/Strategy.

            ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Highly motivated, self-driven and an excellent team player.
• Analytical thinker.
• Unwavering commitment to safety.
• Strong experience in open pit mine planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in production management, tracking, mining dispatch systems, surveying, geology, contract management, drilling & blasting techniques.
• Understands key mining processes and has demonstrated the ability to apply it in optimizing performance.
• Understands business drivers and influences operations to apply to mine plans.
• Proficient in understanding the business outcomes of mine plans as well knowing potential outcomes from applying different mine plans and strategy.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with AngloGold Values.
• Building Trust & Accountability – Displaying high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Fostering a team environment – Inspiring and Motivating Others, promoting Collaboration, Conflict management and Teamwork, Developing Others, Communicating powerfully and prolifically.