Supervisor Exploration at Geita Gold Mine

The overall purpose of the role of Supervisor- Exploration within the Exploration Section is to support and assist the geologists to co-ordinate and implement the drilling operations and other related exploration activities including the overall monitoring of work qualities and compliance to work standards. The role holder will co-ordinate and supervise his/her direct repartees by planning daily work schedules and ensuring that activities are performed according to specific procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Mineral Exploration from recognized institution.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years working experience on Field Mapping, exploration drilling (Diamond & RC), core marking & orientation, reconciliation of core recoveries and sampling.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to identify and collect basic geological information and geological measurements on drill cores and rock outcrops/exposures.
• Good understanding of departmental and sitewide HSE standards and implementation.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the team to conduct toolbox meetings at places of work according to the established company safe work procedures and methods.
• Lead and involve the teams on identifying the hazards at their places of work and ensure the control measures are at place.
• Continually identify and report new hazards in the workplace and notify the immediate supervisor on the hazards or risks requiring further attention.
• Promptly report all injuries, illnesses and incidents or any suspects of unfit for work observed from other team members.
• Plan and arrange drilling logistics to ensure timely availability of equipment’s, drilling crews and other resources/consumables required for drilling.
• Will be accountable for locating the actual drillhole locations using the GPS.
• Ensure the drill pads are inspected and signed off before mobilization of drilling equipment’s to the drill pad.
• Coordinate the survey team to lay out the pegs to align the rig according to the drill site collar specifications.
• Align the rig on collar as per drill plan and ensure the hole inclination has been set according to specifications.
• Prepare and administer work rosters for other drilling crews and confirm leave bookings of his/her team members.
• Will reconcile the quality of the samples including core marking and recoveries.
• Will identify and record basic geological information and geological measurements on drill cores and rock outcrops/exposures.
• Will perform geotechnical logging (Geotech A & B) if assigned to work at Core Yard.
• Able to apply discretions to determine when to stop boreholes or change drilling sequence.
• Able to prepare daily work reports at each end of shift.
• Will ensure all samples have been collected from the work area and properly handed over to exploration Core Yard.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Please apply through our recruitment portal by clicking APPLY NOW buttorn 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 “Supervisor - Exploration. 
• 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 1st August 2025 at 5:30 Pm.
•  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.