Assistant 2 Exploration at Geita Gold Mine Tanzania

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• To oversee and handle daily non-technical exploration manual works related to geological field works, drilling activities, receiving samples from the field, and sample preparation at the Geology Core Yard while maintaining safety for self and other team members.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Complete required site inductions and follow and implement sitewide and work-related safety requirements.
• Conduct Take 5, identify and report workplace hazards, and communicate hazards to the team and immediate supervisor.
• Participate fully in toolbox meetings and maintain a good understanding of hazards and risks associated with the task being performed.
• Check and ensure all sampling gear is available and loaded into the vehicle before departing to the field or work area.
• When working on an RC rig, prepare, label, and arrange sample bags for collection according to metre intervals.
• When working on an RC rig, ensure samples generated are of good quality and that the contractor follows best drilling practices and sampling protocols.
• When working on an RC rig, receive samples collected from the cyclone by the drilling contractor offsider and arrange them in an orderly manner for easy checking and reconciliation of drilled metres.
• Immediately report to the supervisor any violations by the drilling contractor that may lead to non-compliance or compromise drilling quality and standards.
• Coordinate with the immediate supervisor or exploration driver to ensure all samples are collected from the drill site to the Core Yard.
• When working at the Geology Core Yard, prepare and process samples according to the list provided in the sample sheet.
• Perform mass balance measurements on samples and complete sample recovery tasks before shipment to the laboratory.
• During sampling, ensure all QAQC materials are inserted as per sample sheet guidelines and sampling protocol.
• Provide support with offloading samples from the field or loading samples for shipment to the laboratory when required.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education.
• Tanzanian Citizen.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years working experience in field mapping, exploration drilling including Diamond and RC, or sampling tasks at the Core Yard.

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to read and write in both Swahili and English.
• Good understanding of departmental and sitewide HSE standards and implementation.
• Physically fit to work in any geological environment.
• Able to cooperate and work as a team.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

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:  31389

Category:  Exploration

Posting Salary:  Market Related