Engineer 2 – UG Mine Planning at Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) – June 2024
Engineer 2 – UG Mine Planning
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 2 – UG Mine Planning
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract
Department: Underground Mining
Reporting to: Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning
Number of Positions: One (1)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Medium Term Planning (MTP). Produce schedules, production forecasts and budget for the underground mine to meet budget physicals in a manner consistent with Company’s Vision and Values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline, possession of relevant Professional Certification or Licenses
EXPERIENCE:
• At least 5 years’ operational experience in an underground mine planning or related activities.
• Experience with developing and optimize mine plans Including short term and medium-term planning.
• Experience in mine planning, underground drill, and blast and underground mine ventilation.
• Experience working with geological models.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation systems and their integration into Mine plans.
• Experience on mine design and scheduling software10.Studio UG, EPS, MSO, Deswik, Vulcan, Ventis, Aegies.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Support systems within the Mine planning Department which deliver mine schedule for execution and maximize the value of the underground orebody.
• Under direction of the Senior Mining Engineer, deliver physicals schedule and the underground mine with accuracy commensurate with the confidence of the reserve or resource for the full asset life.
• Comply with, and provide input into, systems for the scheduling department work, to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, and monitoring of work practices.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders, utilizing these relationships to successfully resolve issues if, or when, they arise.
• Develop detailed short-term mine plans based on long-term mine designs and production targets.
• Design stopes for ore extraction, incorporating factors such as ore quality, geotechnical considerations, and equipment capabilities.
• Schedule stopping activities to meet production targets and optimize resource utilization.
• Work within budgetary constraints, ensuring that short-term plans are cost-effective and align with financial objectives.
• Prepare regular reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and proposing adjustments as necessary.
• Work closely with geotechnical engineers and long-term mining engineers to incorporate geotechnical considerations and engineering constraints into short-term plans.
• Provide a safe work environment, comply with SHE&C plans and procedures, management systems and processes within the Mine Planning team.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Good communication skills (MS Excels, MS world)
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• A wide Broad range of technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining.
• Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit.
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 “Engineer 2 – UG Mine Planning.’’
• 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 21st June 2024 at 5:30 PM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
