AngloGold Ashanti 2019 Recruitment

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as

Job Description

Job Title: SENIOR GEOLOGIST – EXPLORATION.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of the Senior Geologist – Exploration is to Develop, implement and supervise the cost-effective exploration work programmes in support of the weekly, monthly, and quarterly site plans at Obuasi.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish the necessary Exploration processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal geological exploration planning data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Develop the annual Exploration cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and LoM business plans
• Deliver the work of the Exploration function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology department and with own team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• BSc or an MSc in Geology

Experience 

• 3 years exploration geology experience in relevant gold deposits.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing exploration programs.

Technical Competencies

• Basic Understanding of Safety Leadership is required;
• Basic Application of Applied Geological Methods is required.
• Basic Application of Geological Methods is required.
• Mine Geology Methods
  • Plan (BA)
  • Mining and Plant (BU)
  • Ore loss and dilution (BU)
  • Grade Control (BU)
  • Ore Accounting (BU)
  • Geotechnical and Geohydrological (BU)
• Basic Understanding of most items in Estimation Methods is required.
  • Basic Application of the following is required:
  • Exploration Methods
  • Operational Management
  • Business Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Project Management

Leadership Competencies

• Creating a disciplined team to deliver the planned work to the defined standards.
• Managing oneself – taking ownership of one’s personal development.
• Building effective working relationships – the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Maximizing performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results,
• Displaying technical and professional expertise, in the delivery of the current and near-term exploration plans

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

CLOSING DATE: 18TH MARCH, 2019.