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 also 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:                                                 Sampler – UG Geology

Contract type & Duration:                  Fixed Term Contract (2 Years)   

Department:                                    Geology

Reporting to:                                   Superintendent 1 – UG Geology

Number of Positions:                       Five (5)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of the role is to facilitate, organize and participate in sample collection, preparation and submission to SGS laboratory for testing and analysis to determine their metal content and characteristics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary School certificate.
• Possess Class D, Tanzanian driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ geology experience in the mining industry preferable Underground operations.
• Knowledge of underground mining, grade control geology and sampling will be added advantage.
• Good in communication and report writing.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure all geology work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally friendly manner
• Ensure and implement all grade control sampling procedures at both GC drilling underground and core shed
• Control and oversee ROMPAD grab sampling and adhere to best sampling practices to avoid biasness of the samples.
• Ensure all grade control, ROMPAD grab samples are bagged and labelled as per standard procedures.
• Prepare sample bags, accurately completed submission forms with sample numbers and QAQC in a correct order.
• Prepare Grade Control or ROMPAD end of shift summary report.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan.
• Committed to safe work practices in the mining environment
• Capable of working under minimal supervision with a systematic logical approach
• Practical, organized & logical mind – ability to plan, organize, lead and control tasks
• Enthusiastic and responsible work attitude – leads by example at all times & meets targets.
• Resourceful, energetic and proactive, candidate displays a high level of initiative & is resilient
• Physically fit to work in underground environment