{"id":16458,"date":"2016-09-02T14:12:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T14:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=16458"},"modified":"2016-09-02T14:12:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-02T14:12:33","slug":"new-vacancies-at-minerals-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/new-vacancies-at-minerals-commission.html","title":{"rendered":"New Vacancies At Minerals Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Minerals Commission is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 Constitution and the Minerals Commission Act 1993 (Act 450). The Minerals Commission as the main promotional and regulatory body for the minerals sector in Ghana is responsible for \ufffdthe regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the coordination and implementation of policies relating to mining. It also ensures compliance with Ghana&#8217;s Mining and Mineral Laws and Regulation through effective monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>In the unpredictable and constantly changing world of mining, where long term, risky mining investment is becoming more and more rare and therefore mining investors are demanding greater security and return on their investments, while Governments are seeking increased revenues from investors, local communities are demanding more &#8220;social responsibility&#8221; from mining investors, and we all desire to have growth and development as well as a natural environment that is as pleasant as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0District Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the District Officer in the management of small scale mining in the District.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the District Officer in the performance of the Following Functions<\/li>\n<li>Prepare annual budgets of the District Centre<\/li>\n<li>Receive, vet and document Small-Scale Mining <span id=\"IL_AD3\" class=\"IL_AD\">applications<\/span> and reports to Head Office<\/li>\n<li>Prepare background information on <span id=\"IL_AD5\" class=\"IL_AD\">applicants<\/span> for Small Scale Mining license<\/li>\n<li>Act as Secretary to the District Small Scale Mining Committee<\/li>\n<li>Carry out inspection of Small Scale Prospecting Companies to make sure they comply with the laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Assess level of Small Scale Mining ( Legal and Illegal) activities within large scale concessions being applied for<\/li>\n<li>Prepare monthly\/quarterly\/<span id=\"IL_AD1\" class=\"IL_AD\">annual reports<\/span> of the District<\/li>\n<li>Prepare programmes for monitoring activities of small-scale<\/li>\n<li>miners and enforce laws in relation to health and safety<\/li>\n<li>Assist small scale miners through technical and professional advice<\/li>\n<li>Assist in conducting accident enquires into Small Scale<\/li>\n<li>Mining operations in the District<\/li>\n<li>Promote and provide technical advice to Small Scale Miners<\/li>\n<li>Institute measures for the Small Scale Mining operators to reclaim the degraded land after their operations<\/li>\n<li>Represent department at meetings within\u00a0 the District<\/li>\n<li>Undertake routine visits to field\/site of the Small Scale Mining operators<\/li>\n<li>Train small-scale miners in appropriate mining and processing techniques<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate the formation of small-scale mining associations<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>External Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mining Companies<\/li>\n<li>District Assembly<\/li>\n<li>Small-Scale Miners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates for the post of District Officer, Small Scale Mining must possess a degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent professional <span id=\"IL_AD4\" class=\"IL_AD\">qualification<\/span> from a recognized university.<\/li>\n<li>Must have at least 5 years working experience in the minerals and mining industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills\/:Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 Very good interpersonal relationship and effective in dealing with people and colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision<\/li>\n<li>Management skills<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive understanding of Small Scale Mining and the Minerals industry in general<\/li>\n<li>Team player<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrable leadership ability<\/li>\n<li>Computer literacy skills<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel at short notice<\/li>\n<li>Ability to drive a vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Strong analyical skills<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High integrity and confidentiality<\/li>\n<li>Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated<\/li>\n<li>Must be fair and firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications with copies of relevant educational certificates and references of experience should be addressed to<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Chief Executive Officer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Room 400 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Minerals Commission<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>No 12 Switchback Road <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Residential Area\u00a0Cantonments <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>P.O. Box M 248 Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Closing Date for receipt of Applications of vacancies is <strong>13th Sept 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minerals Commission is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 Constitution and the Minerals Commission Act 1993 (Act 450). 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