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Job Vacancy at Barrick Mining Corporation – Production Geologist, Tarime (October 2026)
Job Details
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Job Title: Production Geologist
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Company: Barrick Mining Corporation
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Location: Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
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Job Identification: 240727
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Job Type: Full-Time
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Date Posted: 27 October 2026
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Application Deadline: 10 November 2026, at 3:00 AM
Job Description
Position Description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Production Geologist to join and grow its team.
Join the exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values. The company is looking for individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
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Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
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Exhibiting a results-driven approach.
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Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose.
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Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy.
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Taking responsibility and being accountable.
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Committing to Zero Harm.
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Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships.
Candidates who are ready to contribute to a world-class team while embracing these values are encouraged to apply and become valued members of Barrick’s diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
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Conduct weekly reviews of planned versus actual production against weekly and monthly plans.
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Provide development metres, tonnes, and grades for monthly schedules and forecasts.
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Ensure exposed headings are mapped and updated daily without causing production delays, and ensure lithological and structural 3D models are updated in Vulcan/Leapfrog.
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Ensure levels are updated with lithological, alteration, mineralisation, and structural plans.
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Ensure available stope shapes and development cuts are loaded into Vulcan for the required checks and adjustments before drilling and blasting every week or month.
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Ensure stope notes and closure notes are completed on time.
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Ensure mining instructions are completed promptly and all geological inputs are highlighted.
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Assist the Resource Team with block model updates by providing required information, such as depletion shapes.
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Supervise and coordinate ore flow from underground to portals, pads, and eventually to the Rama ROM pad.
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Conduct periodic truck-factor tests for production and haulage trucks/equipment to ensure accurate reporting of tonnes and densities.
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Ensure production and compliance reports are completed accurately and on time (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly).
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Assist with and participate in training programmes for the development of Geologists, Geological Technicians, and Assistant Geological Technicians.
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Assist the Senior Geologist in supervising and instructing Geological Technicians and Assistant Technicians.
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Ensure all team members have an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in place and complete development activities within the planned timeframe, based on operational needs.
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Ensure performance reviews are completed accurately within the specified timeframe.
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Comply with the departmental reporting structure.
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Integrate effectively with other sections within Mine Resources Management (MRM).
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Ensure proper handover notes and communication before leaving the site for leave or any other reason.
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Ensure electronic and hard-copy records are properly stored and maintained, including mining instructions, special instructions, workplace safety reports/findings, and risk assessments.
Qualification Requirements
– A Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or a related field is required.
Experience and Competencies Required
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At least five years of experience in mine and/or exploration geology.
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Experience with Vulcan, Leapfrog, Micromine, or other mining software.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work within a team and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to take initiative on projects and work independently.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Demonstrated people leadership, management, and training skills.
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Familiarity with and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and environmental management best practices.
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Knowledge of database software packages.
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A valid driving licence and a good work ethic.
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Goal-oriented and able to work under pressure.
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Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint.
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A valid Tanzanian driving licence, Classes B, C, D, and E, as specified in the vacancy.
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Ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.
What Barrick Offers
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A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
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The opportunity to make a difference and create a lasting impact.
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The opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
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Opportunities to learn and grow alongside industry colleagues.
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Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.
About Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick’s mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. The company is committed to partnering with host countries and communities to transform natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class, long-life gold and copper assets in the industry, including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines, Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents.
Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. The company creates long-term value for stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.
Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX.
About North Mara Gold Mine
The North Mara Gold Mine is located in north-western Tanzania, in Tarime District, Mara Region. It is approximately 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.
North Mara began commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open-pit and underground operation comprising two deposits: Gokona (underground) and Nyabirama (open pit).
The processing plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Barrick Mining Corporation careers portal.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.barrick.com.
