About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents.

The company is involved in responsible mining and aims to create value through its operations while supporting communities, environmental stewardship and economic development. AngloGold Ashanti also promotes safety, teamwork, inclusion, employee development and professional excellence.

Job Purpose

The Technician 1 – Coreshed will provide technical support in the handling and processing of drilling samples at the Geology Coreshed and support related exploration activities.

The role involves monitoring work quality and compliance with established standards, as well as planning routine and daily work schedules for subordinates to ensure activities are carried out safely, efficiently and according to required procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform core marking and geotechnical logging of drill cores before samples are submitted to the laboratory.
• Provide technical support to field mapping or drilling crews when required.
• Validate and ensure that all collected drillhole information is accurately documented and securely stored in geological databases and systems.
• Verify that drilling samples received from the field are properly documented and stored in the Coreshed area.
• Plan routine and daily work schedules for subordinates in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Conduct toolbox meetings at work locations and ensure that approved work procedures are implemented.
• Organize and involve teams in identifying workplace hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Promptly report injuries, illnesses, incidents and any suspected unfit-for-work conditions involving team members.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the Coreshed, including proper storage and handling of drilling samples.
• Reconcile sample quality, including core marking and core recoveries.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to subordinates to develop and maintain a technically capable team.
• Ensure work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Applicants should have either:

• Secondary Education; or
• Diploma in Mineral Exploration from a recognized institution.

Additional Requirement:

• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
• A valid Tanzanian Driving Licence will be an added advantage.

Experience

For Diploma holders:

• Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in core marking and geotechnical logging; or
• Experience in field mapping and exploration drilling involving Diamond and RC drilling.

For Secondary Education holders:

• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in core marking and geotechnical logging; or
• Experience in field mapping and exploration drilling involving Diamond and RC drilling.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should have:

• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Good understanding of departmental and site-wide Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and their implementation.
• Ability to coordinate and lead small teams in the workplace.
• Good attention to detail when handling geological and drilling information.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a mining and exploration environment.

• Perform core marking and geotechnical logging of drill cores before samples are submitted to the laboratory.
• Provide technical support to field mapping or drilling crews when required.
• Validate and ensure that all collected drillhole information is accurately documented and securely stored in geological databases and systems.
• Verify that drilling samples received from the field are properly documented and stored in the Coreshed area.
• Plan routine and daily work schedules for subordinates in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Conduct toolbox meetings at work locations and ensure that approved work procedures are implemented.
• Organize and involve teams in identifying workplace hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Promptly report injuries, illnesses, incidents and any suspected unfit-for-work conditions involving team members.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the Coreshed, including proper storage and handling of drilling samples.
• Reconcile sample quality, including core marking and core recoveries.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to subordinates to develop and maintain a technically capable team.
• Ensure work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.

• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Good understanding of departmental and site-wide Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and their implementation.
• Ability to coordinate and lead small teams in the workplace.
• Good attention to detail when handling geological and drilling information.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a mining and exploration environment.

• Secondary Education; or Diploma in Mineral Exploration from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
• A valid Tanzanian Driving Licence will be an added advantage.
• For Diploma holders: Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in core marking and geotechnical logging; or Experience in field mapping and exploration drilling involving Diamond and RC drilling.
• For Secondary Education holders: Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in core marking and geotechnical logging; or Experience in field mapping and exploration drilling involving Diamond and RC drilling.