
Technician 1 – Ore Control at Geita Gold Mine Tanzania
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2025-09-03
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Closing date
2025-09-10
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Hiring location
Shinyanga
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Certificate Degree Diploma High School Certificate O-Level Secondary Education Vocational / Technical
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Experience
5 Years
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Quantity
2 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
122738
Job Description
The role is responsible for executing and maintaining an effective ore mining and movement process to ensure that only the correct ore materials are delivered to the mill. It involves collecting and accurately documenting data using tally sheets, Toughbooks, and other adopted systems, while minimizing dilution and ore loss to maximize ore production.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Form Four certificate and above.
- Must possess Class D and/ or above Tanzanian driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years of geology experience in a mining open-pit and/or exploration environment for Form IV certificate holders, and a minimum of two (2) years for Diploma holders.
- Knowledge of open pit ore accounting and ore management will be added advantage.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong results oriented and ability to consistently deliver on the plan.
- Committed to safe work practices in the mining environment
- Capable of working under minimal supervision with a systematic logical approach, in the field.
- Practically organized and ability to plan, lead, and control assigned tasks
- A positive work attitude with good interpersonal skills
- Physical fitness and mentally fit for field work.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Flagging of ore perimeters using tapes and rock marking paints as per ore plan ore boundary map in a timely manner without affecting production.
- Control of ore mining in assigned active pit in accordance with dilution and ore loss procedure and that ore been directed to the correct stockpiles at satellite ROM pad as well as at the main ROM.
- Correctly counting and recording all the truck tallies mined from each ore perimeter using Tallies and Toughbook.
- Capture and record all ore movements from the pit and ROM PADs so that accurate data can be provided for reconciliation.
- Provide Direct Output Support (DOS) to Supervisor - Mine Geology regarding Ore mining and dilution control.
- Assist the reconciliation process by providing quality data for Ore mined and crushed and follow the changes made to stockpile.
- Maintaining a proper communication with modular dispatch, HME operators (digger, trucks, dozer, grader) to correctly handle ore mining and avoid ore loss/dilution.
- Be observant on oil leaks from any machines in the pit, if leaks develop whilst in the pits, advise the equipment off the ore zone as soon as practical. In case of Machine service, allocate the machine on service at the area without ore.
- Identify all potential causes for ore loss and dilution during ore mining, report any adjustment or rectification required to ore perimeter any changes should be indicated on the plan for references and put a comment in your working tallies.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend focus points to improve the process of ore mining as well as the ore control procedures in place.
- Check for all necessary markup required before ore mining i.e. toe line well marked, batter pegs, and TBM in place for floor level control. Any miss must be reported to Survey team, bench foreman and your supervisor.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- Please apply by clicking APPLY NOW 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 “Technician 1 – Ore Control”
- 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 10th September 2025 at 5:30 Pm
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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