Engineer 3 – Underground Mine Planning (Long-Term Planning)

Organization: Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML)
Location: Geita Region, Tanzania
Department: Technical Services
Reports To: Mine Planning Superintendent – Underground
Contract Type: Unspecified Time Contract
Number of Positions: One (01)

Equal Opportunity Statement: GGML is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML)

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer, operating a single large-scale mine in the Geita Region. GGML is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), an international gold mining company headquartered in Denver, USA, with operations in more than ten countries across four continents.

GGML is located within the Lake Victoria Goldfields of northwestern Tanzania, approximately 120 km from Mwanza City and about 20 km southeast of Lake Victoria. The company’s main operations and offices are based in Geita, around 5 km west of Geita Town, with a supporting office in Dar es Salaam.

GGML invites applications from ambitious, energetic, and performance-driven professionals to fill the position outlined below.

Purpose of the Role

The Engineer 3 – Underground Mine Planning (Long-Term Planning) is responsible for developing optimal underground mine development options, life-of-mine schedules, production forecasts, and budgets. The role ensures that underground mine plans meet budgeted physical targets while aligning with GGML’s vision, values, and strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of systems within the Mine Planning Section of the Technical Services Department to deliver executable mine schedules and maximize the value of the underground orebody.
Under the direction of the Mine Planning Superintendent, deliver accurate underground physical schedules aligned with the confidence levels of reserves and resources across the full life of asset.
Support the development of organizational capability within the Technical Services Department to successfully deliver the Mining Department budget and Life of Mine (LoM) plans.
Identify and evaluate underground resources to optimize the development potential of the Geita Gold Mine asset.
Identify planning and operational options that enable step-change improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and mining performance.
Authorize and oversee the preparation of underground mine physical schedules developed by the Planning Engineer II, ensuring accuracy consistent with reserve and resource confidence.
Develop, implement, and maintain planning systems that promote effective work planning, safe work practices, and performance monitoring.
Establish and maintain standards, procedures, and guidelines for all planning activities, ensuring appropriate document control.
Support Operational Excellence initiatives and contribute to value creation within the Mine Planning and Scheduling function.
Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in full compliance with company standards, procedures, and statutory requirements.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver objectives.
Apply GGML Management and People Practices within the Underground Technical Services function.
Monitor performance against plan, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
Registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years’ operational experience in an underground mining environment.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Advanced proficiency in underground mine design and scheduling software, including:
- Deswik (advanced level)
- Datamine Studio UG
- EPS
- Ventis
- Vulcan
- Mine Stope Optimizer (MSO)
Demonstrated capability across resource and reserve estimation, underground mine design, infrastructure specification, mine scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation, budgeting, and discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
Experience managing contractors and consultants.
Strong understanding of mining value drivers and key risk factors to support informed decision-making and optimization.
Excellent written, reporting, and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and build strong professional networks.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are required to apply online only through GGML’s recruitment portal.

Applicants must:

Upload a detailed CV.
Attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates (only those related to the stated qualifications).
Provide email and telephone contact details.
Provide names and addresses of three (3) referees.
Upload a cover letter addressed to “Director, Human Resources, Geita Gold Mining Limited” with the subject line:
“Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning.”

If you experience challenges applying through the portal, please visit GGML’s website for a step-by-step application guide:
https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/

Original certificates will be required at the interview stage.

Internal Applicants: Employees currently working with AngloGold Ashanti must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager Once Removed (MoR).

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted on or before 27 December 2025 at 5:30 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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To apply for this job please visit careers.anglogoldashanti.com.

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