Exploration Geologist job at AngloGold Ashanti Geita Gold Mine

Vacancy title:
Exploration Geologist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Mining , Category: Energy & Mining ]

Jobs at:

AngloGold Ashanti Geita Gold Mine

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 18 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dodoma, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose Of The Role:
It is a full-time, permanent role with roster-based travel to the company’s exploration projects across Tanzania. The role aims to Plan and implement work programs to test targeting and geological concepts safely and sustainably and to meet expenditure. Complete the exploration program within the required work and target specifications within the allocated budget and time. Participate in target generation with focuses time and energy on tasks with a targeted completion time of 3-6 months.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) or Master of Science in Geology.
• Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities.
• Must have a valid Tanzanian driving license.
• Must have ability drive manual transmission Light vehicles.
• Geita Greenfields Mineral Exploration Limited is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant exploration experience in the mining industry. Greenfields exploration experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in a wide range of exploration practices and techniques, including geochemistry, structural geology, geological mapping, GIS, sampling methods, drilling and geophysical interpretation.
• Ability to critically assess the research conclusions and make recommendations for applying the research in the exploration process.
• Ability to apply appropriate modelling and analytical systems, tools, and skills to develop and test the understanding of the target/deposit through effective work programs and proposals.
• Ability to apply practical field experience and technical skills in developing quality exploration targets and effective work programs and proposals to test geological concepts.
• Broad-based understanding of the gold mining industry, including mining, metallurgy, resources & reserves, and geotechnical engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and proficiency in operating 4WD vehicles.
• Advanced working knowledge of, and experience with, GIS and other exploration software applicable to the role.

Role Accountabilities And Output:
1. Safety
• Demonstrate and encourage a proactive safety culture within the team and the organisation.
• Ensure rapid and effective communication of any significant incidents to your manager.
• Implement and enforce Greenfields’ protocols and procedures to safely manage all operations.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the safety management system and requisite behaviours and practices.
• Identify safety risks and resolve emerging issues, escalating issues and safety risks that impact other areas.
• Ensure appropriate resources are applied to achieve safety objectives.
• Model behaviour consistent with the AGA Safety Vision, Values and Procedures.

2. Leadership
• Support your manager in implementing the vision, performance expectations and desired culture of the team.
• Ensure efficient and prompt communication of any changes, issues, or other areas of interest relevant to reporting or support groups.
• Stimulate effective team communication to maximise team efficiency and effectiveness.

3. Planning and reporting
• Assist the Senior Geologist and Exploration Manager to Prepare timely and accurate detailed reports, presentations, maps, plans and sections to meet requirements.

4. Technical
• Design and implement work programs with clearly defined technical requirements, targeting rationale and defined decision points. Ensure the programs take account of the complexities of the sites and compliance requirements and that required approvals are obtained.
• Supervise contractors in the field to implement work programs. Ensure that work is completed in accordance with the HSEC requirements/ standards.
• Liaise with the Logistics Coordinator regarding field activities such as camp facilities, equipment needs, rehabilitation and access requirements. Ensure adequate and accurate maps and instructions are given to allow field support-staff time to organise logistics.
• Maintain and supervise high-quality data collection and ensure that relevant information is captured.
• Ensure appropriate quality control procedures are implemented, including reviewing and monitoring sampling processes and procedures. Ensure the security of all samples and analytical results and the confidentiality of all commercially sensitive information.

5. Behaviours
• Committing your best endeavours and full capability to the work assigned to you by your manager.
• Advising your manager if you do not understand the work that they have assigned to you or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.
• Advising your manager of any situations or conditions that could create obstacles to, or opportunities for, the work of the managerial team or company.
• Demonstrating work behaviours consistent with the company Values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviours, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Disclosing timely information to the manager when accountability cannot be met within limits or can be met with less time or resources than planned. Comply with all applicable AGA policies and procedures.
• At all times, act in accordance with AGA's Values.

Additional Requirements:
• Awareness of the local culture and community aspects of exploration and the required approvals and land access arrangements.
• Good awareness and ability to manage workplace safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• High degree of organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to report and present technical and administrative results and issues.

Mode Of Application:
• Please apply by clicking 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 “Exploration Geologist”
• 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 18th July 2023 at 5:30 PM
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.




Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 18 2023
Duty Station: Dodoma
Posted: 13-07-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-07-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-07-2077
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