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 (Gold Room)
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified time
contract
Department: Process Plant
Reporting to: Senior Supervisor – Gold Room
Number of Positions: One (1)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The purpose of this role is to run Gold Room circuit per GGM
safe operating procedures, expected to achieve the company targets set by the
snr supervisor, Gold Room operator is required to carry out inspections on the
tools and equipment usage and report Hazards and unsafe condition to your Snr
Supervisor. Gold Room Operator is required to assist in cleaning & calcination
of Cathodes. Smelting, Boxing and Bullion Shipment and maintaining high
standard of housekeeping to minimize risks. The Gold Room operator is under the
supervision of the Gold Room Senior Supervisor who reports directly to the
senior supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A
minimum certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE).
- Possession
of Certificate or Diploma in Minerals Processing will be an added
advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous
operating experience in a mineral processing environment, preferably gold
will be added advantage
- Exposure
to gold mining industry
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 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.
- Attending
compulsory safety courses and meetings adhering to all safety standards.
- To
ensure accuracy in equipment operation, including electro winning cells,
filters, smelting furnace and calcine ovens.
- Participating
in both crucible/smelting pot inspection and change out.
- Charging
wet concentrate into and removing dry concentrate from calcine ovens
before and after drying.
- Take
part in both bullion boxing and gold shipment processes with high
efficiency of performance.
- Ensure
calibration of weighing balances and services are performed with high
priority as per schedule.
- Ensure
all gold room reagents and other consumables are arranged and stored
properly with their respective labels as required.
- Preparing
fluxes in a good ratio as instructed by gold room supervisor.
- Assisting
in the development of competencies of other employees wherever directed
- Immediately
report equipment faults to prevent further deterioration.
- Safely
isolate processing equipment for planned or unplanned shutdowns
- To
take part in the gold shipment process whitherever required to do so.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Clean
criminal record or any other security incident
- Ability
to maintain and keep confidential all gold room information, including
schedules activities, equipment layout, building layout, gold information
and passwords.
- Ability
to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
- Strong
verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the 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 through our recruitment portal by clicking the 'APPLY' 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 (Gold Room).”
- 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).
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Applications
should reach the above on or before 9th February 2022 at 5:30 Pm
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
NOTE ON COVID-19 PREVENTION:
- Please
note when you are invited for interviews, you will be required to present
proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (Covid-19 vaccination certificate)
or if you are not vaccinated, please go for a Covid-19 test and obtain a
96 - hour valid PCR Covid-19 negative certificate.
- You
are also advised to adhere to all recommended prevention measures
including proper wearing of face masks and washing or sanitizing your
hands before you are allowed through Geita Gold Mine entry points.
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 www.tip-offs.com