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. AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To safely and efficiently operate a dozer in support of mining operations such as earthmoving, road maintenance, bench shaping, waste dump management, rehabilitation, bush clearing, topsoil striping and pit development in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Operate dozer, (CAT D10T) to move materials such as topsoil, ore material, and waste rock.
Conduct slot dozing, ripping, stockpiling, and backfilling tasks.
Maintain roadways, dump areas, and working surfaces to ensure safe and efficient access.
Follow all site safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to SOPs.
Participate in daily safety meetings and report hazards, near-misses, or incidents.
Maintain situational awareness, particularly around other mobile equipment.
Perform daily pre-start inspections and report defects or maintenance needs.
Ensure equipment cleanliness and basic maintenance as per the schedule.
Record and log machine hours, and any issues.
Assist with constructing and maintaining access roads, drainage systems, and pads.
Support drilling, blasting, and loading teams by shaping and clearing areas.
Follow dispatch or supervisor instructions regarding task priority and location.
Maximize dozer efficiency by applying proper techniques for material movement.
Avoid unnecessary idling and reduce wear by using correct machine operation practices.
Maintain target push distances, slope angles, and compaction levels as required.
Communicate clearly with supervisors, dispatch, and other operators via radio.
Work collaboratively with graders, trucks, shovels, and other support equipment.
Stay updated on shift plans, changes, or any special site conditions.

• Operate dozer, (CAT D10T) to move materials such as topsoil, ore material, and waste rock.
• Conduct slot dozing, ripping, stockpiling, and backfilling tasks.
• Maintain roadways, dump areas, and working surfaces to ensure safe and efficient access.
• Follow all site safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to SOPs.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and report hazards, near-misses, or incidents.
• Maintain situational awareness, particularly around other mobile equipment.
• Perform daily pre-start inspections and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and basic maintenance as per the schedule.
• Record and log machine hours, and any issues.
• Assist with constructing and maintaining access roads, drainage systems, and pads.
• Support drilling, blasting, and loading teams by shaping and clearing areas.
• Follow dispatch or supervisor instructions regarding task priority and location.
• Maximize dozer efficiency by applying proper techniques for material movement.
• Avoid unnecessary idling and reduce wear by using correct machine operation practices.
• Maintain target push distances, slope angles, and compaction levels as required.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, dispatch, and other operators via radio.
• Work collaboratively with graders, trucks, shovels, and other support equipment.
• Stay updated on shift plans, changes, or any special site conditions.

• Proficient in operating heavy equipment (preferably dozers in mining).
• Good understanding of mine layouts, grade control, and safety standards.
• Strong hazard awareness, attention to detail, and situational alertness.
• Able to conduct basic equipment inspections and follow instructions independently.
• Physically fit for long shifts in demanding conditions.
• Effective in communication, teamwork, and time management.
• Quick decision-maker with a commitment to safety and zero-harm culture.

• Completion of Secondary School Education.
• The incumbent must hold a valid license or site permit for dozer operation.