Engineer 1 Open Pit Planning at Geita Gold Mine Tanzania

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Provide day to day technical support to the production team to ensure compliance with agreed mining plans.
• Monitor and check achievement of design parameters for pits, waste dumps and other construction projects while maintaining effective communication with mining and project execution teams.
• Prepare weekly plans, production reports and Bench Operating Plans.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follow Safe Working Procedures for all routine tasks and act proactively on operational safety matters.
• Prepare weekly pit plans, Bench Operating Plans and Daily Dig Plans in line with the monthly plan and required standards.
• Check achievement of NAF and PAF boundaries and monitor compliance with agreed pit and stockpile designs.
• Use Vulcan or Datamine to complete short term planning design checks, planning changes and production analysis updates.
• Coordinate planning inputs from geology, mining production, geotechnical and engineering teams to support production plan delivery.
• Monitor broken stock levels, equipment productivity, utilization and selected operational costs, and provide timely feedback on risks and opportunities.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a graduate Mining Engineer by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
• Valid Tanzania Driving Licence.

Experience

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry, preferably in open pit operations.
• At least 1 year of training exposure across other mine sections such as geology, survey, long term planning, production, and drill and blast.
• Short term planning experience in a mechanised open pit environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience using Vulcan, Datamine, SPRY, Rapid Reserver or similar mining software.
• Experience using spreadsheets and database software packages.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, operational departments and contractor personnel.
• Ability to provide onsite technical support and respond when execution is not in line with agreed plans.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

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Local Benefits

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.  
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.  
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.  
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.

Requisition ID:  30976

Category:  Mining Operations

Posting Salary:  Market Related