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:                                         Tradesperson 1 – UG Mechanic

Contract type & Duration:               Unspecified Time Contract

Department:                                    Engineering   

Reporting to:                                   Supervisor – UG Maintenance

Number of Positions:                      One(01)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Successful delivery of the planned maintenance regime, fulfilling its statutory obligations, whilst also providing a breakdown reactive response harmonizing both customer and organizational requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• VETA Trade Test Certificate Grade One or Level Three in Motor Vehicle Mechanics/ FTC in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

•   Must possess valid Tanzanian Driving license.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years  working experience in the Underground equipment’s maintenance as a Mechanic on Caterpillar truck & Loader, Sandvik truck, Loaders, Normet, and drill rigs.

            MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performing preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• Ensure work is conducted in a safe working practices and procedures.
• Conduct inspection on equipment’s to identify damages or defect and document on the inspection register and submit to your supervisor for more actions.
• Execute all mining equipment maintenance tasks assigned following approved work procedures.
• Repair equipment and report completion of tasks to Senior Supervisor.
• Always maintain good housekeeping.
• Report to Supervisor any unsafe equipment immediately.
• Ensure work is performed to the OEM’S up standard and ensure quality of work to increase up time after the equipment is released to production.
• Be able to plan work before execution.
•  Carry out work as required or directed.
•  Meet work delivery deadlines to minimize the demand for resources without exceeding the required by Date for work completion.

          ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Understands safety mechanical & electrical device installed to the machine for keeping equipment health.

•  Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate a good commitment to deliver.
• Positive attitude towards safety and environment compliance.
• Should be a good team player.
• Must be physical and mentally fit.