Operator 1 – Equipment at GGML | April 2024

April 15, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

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 Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast 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:                             

Operator 1- Equipment 
Contract type & Duration:  Unspecified time contract    
Department:                       Process Plant
Reporting to:                      Senior Supervisor- Milling
Number of Positions:          Two (2)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 
To operate the processing plant and associated equipment in a safe, productive, and efficient manner, to maximize plant performance without effecting the environment or health and safety of personnel. The processing operators will be involved in all aspects of mineral processing, including reagents mixing and steel balls addition, mills relining, operational equipment maintenance and general plant housekeeping. Cardinal is that the incumbent will work in teams, and shift work if required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    A minimum certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE).
•    Certificate or Diploma in Mineral Processing Engineering will be an added advantage.
•    GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:
•    At least one year working experience in the gold processing plant.
•    Exposure to gold mining industry.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•    Good communication skills.
•    Always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of GGM and ensures that the vital behaviors are always adhered to.
•    Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
•    Operates, inspects, and monitors (regular sampling and measurement) all processing plant equipment relating to crushing, grinding and gravity, leach, and adsorption (CIL), elution, regeneration kiln and reagents to achieve the highest          possible ore recovery.
•    Identifying and diagnosing, where possible, items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair.
•    Clear blockages in materials-handling and transporting equipment.
•    Clean, wash and maintain plant, equipment, and auxiliary systems.
•    Monitor the operation of plant and equipment and ensure the safety of other workers.
•    Ensuring production activities achieve maximum effective use of the plant and equipment by continual monitoring.
•    Assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed.
•    Immediately report equipment faults to prevent further deterioration.
•    Safely isolate processing equipment for planned or unplanned shutdowns.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Clean criminal record or any other security incident.
•    Fluency in Kiswahili or English or both.
•    Be able to work at minimum supervision.
•    Employees must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
•    Clean criminal record or any other security incidents.
•    Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
•    Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
•    Ability to complete repetitive tasks at a consistently high standard.

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 “Operator 1 – Equipment”
•    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 22nd April 2024 at 5:30 PM
•    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

BEWARE OF CONMEN! GGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates apply) or emailing 24cthonesty@ethics-line.com or use the internet at http://www.tip-offs.com

Requisition ID:  23996

Category:  Metallurgical Operations

Posting Salary:  Market Related