Operator 3, Longhole Drill

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.

ABOUT GEITA GOLD MINING LTD

Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in South Africa, with operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its head office in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

POSITION

DEPARTMENTUnderground Mining

LOCATION

Geita Gold Mine Tanzania

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Carry out underground production drilling of precise blast holes into ore bodies and drill service holes and cable bolt holes.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate longhole drilling equipment safely and productively within OEM specifications to meet or exceed daily targets.

• Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain penetration and prevent drifter, shank, rotation, and hole issues.

• Un-bog and remove rods; use back hammer per OEM; if unsuccessful, mark the hole, consult supervisor and planning engineer, drill a second hole, and plug or grout the original hole.

• Remove cuttings and sludge to keep drill holes clean, preventing bit blockage and rod bogging.

• Complete required documentation accurately, including meters drilled, re-drills, ground conditions, delays, hole length variations, hazards, consumables, and rig/job status.

• Protect equipment by operating within rpm limits and best practices, perform operator maintenance, and work with minimal supervision to achieve 125–200 m per shift.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification