Ajira Portal:- Supervisor - QAQC at GGM March, 2024

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: Supervisor – QAQC

Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract

Department: Geology.

Reporting to: Controller 2 QAQC.

Number of Positions: One (1)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To monitor and conduct all QAQC activities at drilling sites, that includes inspecting and conducting

drilling quality control studies as per AGA and industrial best practices, furthermore, to develop and

enhance knowledge of drilling and sampling crew with regards to the best practices.

To organize logistics for field programs including drilling quality equipment, consumables, and

geological assistants, also to advise and assist on implementing remedial action as required and

ensure all work is done in a safe and timely manner at all times by using established safe work

procedures and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in geology or equivalent qualifications.
Possession of a valid Tanzanian driver`s license
Possession of a mining driving permit will be an added advantage.
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferably 3+ years of working experience in Geology related and QAQC activities (Drilling and sampling)

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Plan and Schedule with Controller 2 (QAQC) over the drilling QAQC activities to be conducted on weekly and monthly basis.
Monitor RC Drilling rigs performance through drilling and sampling studies and analyses and recommends best practice initiatives/remedial measures. These studies not limited to:

Detailed study of drilling rigs performance on different projects (e.g., penetration rates, grade distribution and mass recovery per project etc.…) and drilling contractors’ competencies and recommend corrective measures.
Mass balance and Recovery studies and other QAQC analyses and ensure desired sample recoveries are maintained.
When necessary, conduct random sampling of dust emitted on the drilling rigs to deduce amount of fine gold lost and advice on corrective measures.

Periodically conduct detailed study of sampling splitting methods currently used on site to prove/confirm its reliability.
Periodically conduct a quality check on RC rigs, by running particle size sieve analysis to ensure the required % passing is maintained.
Organize all the required equipment and other logistics for drilling quality test works and ensure the equipment is in good working condition.
Ensure sample collection and labeling at field site is correct, and that problems are identified and rectified according to sampling and QAQC protocols.
Coach drilling and sampling crew to ensure correct drilling and sampling practices are maintained.
Ensure all other sampling and drilling activities are conducted at highest standard as per standard operating procedures.
Conduct Planned Task Observations, Workplace Inspections and CCV’s at drilling sites to confirm if drilling and sampling best practices and drilling general operations are maintained and propose remedial actions to rectify deviations.
Attend contractors’ meetings with drilling crew whenever necessary and advice on deficiencies and identified problems and recommended remedial measures.
Submit duplicate samples from mass balance test works to assay laboratories for quality check and conduct audit trail of Mass Balance Sample B assays from submission to receipt and acceptance of results (QA PASS).
Generate weekly reports after completion of drilling quality test works.
Conduct any other drilling and sampling studies as deemed necessary.
Keep the Resource Evaluation Geologist informed on any QAQC (Drilling) deviances.
Preparation of weekly and monthly reports and assist Controller 2 (QAQC) in preparation of quarterly and annual QAQC reports.
Assist as required with assay and Database quality control.
Assist and support on ad hoc Evaluation related projects as requested by the peers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Computing Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint)
Fusion Database knowledge
QAQC analysis knowledge
Report Writing Skills

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Please apply through our recruitment portal 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 “Supervisor QAQC.”
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).