Lead, Exploration
2026-07-14T07:31:07+00:00
Geita Gold Mining Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Tanzania
Tanzania
00000
Tanzania
Mining
Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Transportation & Logistics
2026-07-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti
POSITION
Lead - Exploration
DEPARTMENT
Greenfield Exploration- Tanzania
LOCATION
Greenfield Exploration Projects, Tanzania
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full Time
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
The Lead, Exploration is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the operational, logistics, procurement and field support services required for the successful execution of Greenfield exploration programmes across Tanzania. Operating in a roster-based field environment, the role ensures exploration teams are provided with the personnel, equipment, transport, camp facilities, materials and contractor support necessary to achieve exploration objectives safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with the Exploration Manager, Senior Geologist and technical teams, the incumbent provides operational leadership across logistics, procurement, camp operations, fleet management, inventory control and field execution while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) requirements, corporate governance standards and statutory obligations. The role focuses on operational deliverables over a three to six-month planning horizon while contributing to exploration programmes extending up to one year.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operational
- Lead the planning, coordination and execution of operational support activities for Greenfield exploration programmes.
- Coordinate daily field operations to ensure exploration activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved work programmes.
- Facilitate daily work planning meetings, assign operational tasks and monitor execution against established priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between geology, field technicians, administration, logistics and contractors to ensure seamless programme delivery.
- Develop and promote a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Plan, coordinate and manage all logistics supporting exploration programmes, including transport, flights, accommodation, camps, provisioning and field movements.
- Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of equipment, materials and services in accordance with approved budgets, procurement procedures and corporate governance requirements.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel, water, food supplies, sampling consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational materials.
- Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery of quality goods and services within agreed timelines.
- Identify opportunities to optimise logistics, procurement processes and operational costs while maintaining service quality and operational continuity.
Field Operations and Technical Support
- Coordinate operational support for drilling programmes, sampling activities, site preparation, access development and rehabilitation programmes.
- Ensure exploration activities are completed in accordance with approved work programmes and technical requirements provided by the supervising geologists.
- Supervise field support personnel, drivers and geotechnicians to ensure safe and efficient execution of operational activities.
- Support geological teams by ensuring field infrastructure, logistics and equipment requirements are available to achieve exploration objectives.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and participate in emergency response exercises where require
Fleet, Camp and Asset Management
- Manage exploration camps to ensure appropriate standards of safety, hygiene, environmental protection and operational readiness.
- Coordinate the deployment, maintenance, servicing and security of exploration vehicles, equipment and field assets.
- Monitor equipment utilisation and asset condition, ensuring preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement programmes are effectively implemented.
- Ensure exploration camps, vehicles and operational infrastructure remain compliant with company standards and statutory requirements.
Inventory and Materials Management
- Lead inventory planning and control for exploration equipment, sampling materials, PPE, consumables and operational supplies.
- Maintain effective inventory systems covering receipt, storage, issue, stock reconciliation and disposal of materials.
- Ensure exploration samples and associated materials are managed under appropriate chain-of-custody and traceability requirements.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and recommend replenishment requirements to avoid operational interruptions
Leadership, Capability Development and People Management
- Supervise, coach and develop field personnel, drivers, contractors and technical support staff.
- Ensure personnel possess the required competencies, licences and certifications to perform assigned duties.
- Facilitate on-the-job training in field operations, sampling procedures, equipment operation, quality assurance practices and safe work procedures.
- Monitor workforce performance and implement corrective or developmental actions where required
- Foster effective communication, teamwork and collaboration across multidisciplinary exploration teams.
Safety, Health, Environment and Community
- Demonstrate visible leadership in promoting a proactive safety culture across all exploration operations.
- Ensure operational activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) standards, company procedures and legislative requirements.
- Conduct field inspections, pre-start meetings, hazard identification and risk assessments to ensure critical controls remain effective.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Fatal Hazard Management controls and Fitness for Work requirements are consistently implemented.
- Report incidents promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
- Promote environmentally responsible operational practices, rehabilitation activities and positive community engagement.
Planning, Reporting and Cost Management
- Support the Exploration Manager in developing operational work plans, logistics schedules and resource requirements.
- Monitor operational expenditure against approved budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising safety or operational effectiveness.
- Prepare timely operational reports covering logistics, procurement, inventory, contractor performance and field activities.
- Maintain accurate operational records, permits, manifests, risk assessments and logistical documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure exploration operations comply with applicable legislation, permits, licences and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procurement standards, financial controls and internal governance requirements.
- Ensure exploration activities meet Health, Safety, Environment and Community obligations and applicable corporate governance frameworks.
- Promote ethical conduct, transparency and responsible stewardship of company resources.
- Uphold the Company's Values and Code of Conduct in all operational activities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Procurement and Supply Chain, or Material Management and Logistics.
- Technical trade qualification or other relevant/complementary qualifications.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of experience within the exploration industry at an operational level.
- A background in service delivery/logistics.
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good understanding of the resources and drilling industries.
- Good mechanical/technical aptitude.
- Excellent understanding of sampling requirements (theory and practice) and QA/QC processes.
- Excellent understanding of safety and environmental management systems and their practical implementation and management.
- Good understanding of cultural and community sensitivities in the areas of work.
- A customer-focused orientation and style.
- Computer literacy.
- Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities and able to maintain relevant vaccination requirements.
* Lead the planning, coordination and execution of operational support activities for Greenfield exploration programmes. * Coordinate daily field operations to ensure exploration activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved work programmes. * Facilitate daily work planning meetings, assign operational tasks and monitor execution against established priorities. * Coordinate cross-functional activities between geology, field technicians, administration, logistics and contractors to ensure seamless programme delivery. * Develop and promote a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. * Plan, coordinate and manage all logistics supporting exploration programmes, including transport, flights, accommodation, camps, provisioning and field movements. * Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of equipment, materials and services in accordance with approved budgets, procurement procedures and corporate governance requirements. * Ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel, water, food supplies, sampling consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational materials. * Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery of quality goods and services within agreed timelines. * Identify opportunities to optimise logistics, procurement processes and operational costs while maintaining service quality and operational continuity. * Coordinate operational support for drilling programmes, sampling activities, site preparation, access development and rehabilitation programmes. * Ensure exploration activities are completed in accordance with approved work programmes and technical requirements provided by the supervising geologists. * Supervise field support personnel, drivers and geotechnicians to ensure safe and efficient execution of operational activities. * Support geological teams by ensuring field infrastructure, logistics and equipment requirements are available to achieve exploration objectives. * Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and participate in emergency response exercises where require * Manage exploration camps to ensure appropriate standards of safety, hygiene, environmental protection and operational readiness. * Coordinate the deployment, maintenance, servicing and security of exploration vehicles, equipment and field assets. * Monitor equipment utilisation and asset condition, ensuring preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement programmes are effectively implemented. * Ensure exploration camps, vehicles and operational infrastructure remain compliant with company standards and statutory requirements. * Lead inventory planning and control for exploration equipment, sampling materials, PPE, consumables and operational supplies. * Maintain effective inventory systems covering receipt, storage, issue, stock reconciliation and disposal of materials. * Ensure exploration samples and associated materials are managed under appropriate chain-of-custody and traceability requirements. * Maintain accurate inventory records and recommend replenishment requirements to avoid operational interruptions * Supervise, coach and develop field personnel, drivers, contractors and technical support staff. * Ensure personnel possess the required competencies, licences and certifications to perform assigned duties. * Facilitate on-the-job training in field operations, sampling procedures, equipment operation, quality assurance practices and safe work procedures. * Monitor workforce performance and implement corrective or developmental actions where required. * Foster effective communication, teamwork and collaboration across multidisciplinary exploration teams. * Demonstrate visible leadership in promoting a proactive safety culture across all exploration operations. * Ensure operational activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) standards, company procedures and legislative requirements. * Conduct field inspections, pre-start meetings, hazard identification and risk assessments to ensure critical controls remain effective. * Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Fatal Hazard Management controls and Fitness for Work requirements are consistently implemented. * Report incidents promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored. * Promote environmentally responsible operational practices, rehabilitation activities and positive community engagement. * Support the Exploration Manager in developing operational work plans, logistics schedules and resource requirements. * Monitor operational expenditure against approved budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising safety or operational effectiveness. * Prepare timely operational reports covering logistics, procurement, inventory, contractor performance and field activities. * Maintain accurate operational records, permits, manifests, risk assessments and logistical documentation to support compliance and audit requirements. * Ensure exploration operations comply with applicable legislation, permits, licences and regulatory requirements. * Maintain compliance with company policies, procurement standards, financial controls and internal governance requirements. * Ensure exploration activities meet Health, Safety, Environment and Community obligations and applicable corporate governance frameworks. * Promote ethical conduct, transparency and responsible stewardship of company resources. * Uphold the Company's Values and Code of Conduct in all operational activities.
* Demonstrated leadership and management skills. * Good written and oral communication skills. * Good understanding of the resources and drilling industries. * Good mechanical/technical aptitude. * Excellent understanding of sampling requirements (theory and practice) and QA/QC processes. * Excellent understanding of safety and environmental management systems and their practical implementation and management. * Good understanding of cultural and community sensitivities in the areas of work. * A customer-focused orientation and style. * Computer literacy. * Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities and able to maintain relevant vaccination requirements.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Procurement and Supply Chain, or Material Management and Logistics. * Technical trade qualification or other relevant/complementary qualifications.
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Vacancy title:
Lead, Exploration
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Geita Gold Mining Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 28 2026
Duty Station:
Tanzania | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti
POSITION
Lead - Exploration
DEPARTMENT
Greenfield Exploration- Tanzania
LOCATION
Greenfield Exploration Projects, Tanzania
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full Time
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
The Lead, Exploration is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the operational, logistics, procurement and field support services required for the successful execution of Greenfield exploration programmes across Tanzania. Operating in a roster-based field environment, the role ensures exploration teams are provided with the personnel, equipment, transport, camp facilities, materials and contractor support necessary to achieve exploration objectives safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with the Exploration Manager, Senior Geologist and technical teams, the incumbent provides operational leadership across logistics, procurement, camp operations, fleet management, inventory control and field execution while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) requirements, corporate governance standards and statutory obligations. The role focuses on operational deliverables over a three to six-month planning horizon while contributing to exploration programmes extending up to one year.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operational
- Lead the planning, coordination and execution of operational support activities for Greenfield exploration programmes.
- Coordinate daily field operations to ensure exploration activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved work programmes.
- Facilitate daily work planning meetings, assign operational tasks and monitor execution against established priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between geology, field technicians, administration, logistics and contractors to ensure seamless programme delivery.
- Develop and promote a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Plan, coordinate and manage all logistics supporting exploration programmes, including transport, flights, accommodation, camps, provisioning and field movements.
- Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of equipment, materials and services in accordance with approved budgets, procurement procedures and corporate governance requirements.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel, water, food supplies, sampling consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational materials.
- Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure delivery of quality goods and services within agreed timelines.
- Identify opportunities to optimise logistics, procurement processes and operational costs while maintaining service quality and operational continuity.
Field Operations and Technical Support
- Coordinate operational support for drilling programmes, sampling activities, site preparation, access development and rehabilitation programmes.
- Ensure exploration activities are completed in accordance with approved work programmes and technical requirements provided by the supervising geologists.
- Supervise field support personnel, drivers and geotechnicians to ensure safe and efficient execution of operational activities.
- Support geological teams by ensuring field infrastructure, logistics and equipment requirements are available to achieve exploration objectives.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and participate in emergency response exercises where require
Fleet, Camp and Asset Management
- Manage exploration camps to ensure appropriate standards of safety, hygiene, environmental protection and operational readiness.
- Coordinate the deployment, maintenance, servicing and security of exploration vehicles, equipment and field assets.
- Monitor equipment utilisation and asset condition, ensuring preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement programmes are effectively implemented.
- Ensure exploration camps, vehicles and operational infrastructure remain compliant with company standards and statutory requirements.
Inventory and Materials Management
- Lead inventory planning and control for exploration equipment, sampling materials, PPE, consumables and operational supplies.
- Maintain effective inventory systems covering receipt, storage, issue, stock reconciliation and disposal of materials.
- Ensure exploration samples and associated materials are managed under appropriate chain-of-custody and traceability requirements.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and recommend replenishment requirements to avoid operational interruptions
Leadership, Capability Development and People Management
- Supervise, coach and develop field personnel, drivers, contractors and technical support staff.
- Ensure personnel possess the required competencies, licences and certifications to perform assigned duties.
- Facilitate on-the-job training in field operations, sampling procedures, equipment operation, quality assurance practices and safe work procedures.
- Monitor workforce performance and implement corrective or developmental actions where required
- Foster effective communication, teamwork and collaboration across multidisciplinary exploration teams.
Safety, Health, Environment and Community
- Demonstrate visible leadership in promoting a proactive safety culture across all exploration operations.
- Ensure operational activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) standards, company procedures and legislative requirements.
- Conduct field inspections, pre-start meetings, hazard identification and risk assessments to ensure critical controls remain effective.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Fatal Hazard Management controls and Fitness for Work requirements are consistently implemented.
- Report incidents promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
- Promote environmentally responsible operational practices, rehabilitation activities and positive community engagement.
Planning, Reporting and Cost Management
- Support the Exploration Manager in developing operational work plans, logistics schedules and resource requirements.
- Monitor operational expenditure against approved budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising safety or operational effectiveness.
- Prepare timely operational reports covering logistics, procurement, inventory, contractor performance and field activities.
- Maintain accurate operational records, permits, manifests, risk assessments and logistical documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure exploration operations comply with applicable legislation, permits, licences and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procurement standards, financial controls and internal governance requirements.
- Ensure exploration activities meet Health, Safety, Environment and Community obligations and applicable corporate governance frameworks.
- Promote ethical conduct, transparency and responsible stewardship of company resources.
- Uphold the Company's Values and Code of Conduct in all operational activities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Procurement and Supply Chain, or Material Management and Logistics.
- Technical trade qualification or other relevant/complementary qualifications.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of experience within the exploration industry at an operational level.
- A background in service delivery/logistics.
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good understanding of the resources and drilling industries.
- Good mechanical/technical aptitude.
- Excellent understanding of sampling requirements (theory and practice) and QA/QC processes.
- Excellent understanding of safety and environmental management systems and their practical implementation and management.
- Good understanding of cultural and community sensitivities in the areas of work.
- A customer-focused orientation and style.
- Computer literacy.
- Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities and able to maintain relevant vaccination requirements.
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