Tradesperson 1 – Plumber Job Vacancy at AngloGold Ashanti – November 2026

 

 

Organisation: AngloGold Ashanti
Position: Tradesperson 1 – Plumber
Department: Asset Management & Engineering
Job Category: Trades
Job Level: 1M/C1
Duty Station: Geita Gold Mine, Geita, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: 4 November 2026
Requisition ID: 31865
Salary: Market Related
Application Deadline: Not specified

About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents.

The company pursues value-creating opportunities involving other minerals by leveraging its existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

Beyond mining, AngloGold Ashanti is committed to improving livelihoods in communities, promoting environmental stewardship, and strengthening local and national economies. Its leaders and teams value collaboration, inclusion, equity, and employee well-being.

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

Position Objective

The Tradesperson 1 – Plumber will carry out plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair activities safely and efficiently within the Infrastructure Unit under the Engineering Department.

The role involves:

• Supporting preventive and corrective maintenance, refurbishment, planned projects, and emergency repairs involving water supply, drainage, sanitation, and related plumbing systems across mine and residential facilities.

• Installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pipework, valves, pumps, and connected plumbing fixtures.

• Ensuring reliable plumbing services and safe living and working conditions.

• Using plumbing tools competently and interpreting plumbing engineering drawings and work instructions.

• Completing accurate material measurements and ensuring all work meets approved specifications and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Observe all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures relevant to assigned tasks.

• Conduct continuous mini-risk assessments and plan work before commencement.

• Use the correct tools and obtain all necessary permits where required.

• Tag out and immediately report unsafe equipment.

• Report all incidents immediately and participate in investigations and corrective activities.

• Remove scrap and leftover materials promptly and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.

• Take proper care of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participate in daily toolbox meetings, weekly safety stoppages, risk assessments, and monthly safety engagements to support the company’s safety culture.

2. Plumbing Installation and Maintenance

• Install, maintain, and repair water supply, drainage, sewerage, and sanitary plumbing systems, including pipes, valves, fittings, fixtures, and associated equipment across mine and residential facilities.

• Undertake plumbing works for the maintenance and refurbishment of mine buildings, offices, accommodation, workshops, and other infrastructure.

• Measure, cut, join, test, and install piping and plumbing components in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Conduct preventive and corrective inspections of plumbing systems in buildings, offices, accommodation, workshops, and other facilities.

• Identify leaks, blockages, failed components, and other defects, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Respond promptly to emergency plumbing faults, including leaks, blocked drains, and water supply interruptions, to restore services safely.

3. Project Support and Equipment Management

• Support construction and project teams with pipe installation, connection, testing, and commissioning whenever plumbing expertise is required.

• Maintain plumbing tools, equipment, and work areas in safe working condition.

• Ensure proper storage and inspection of tools and equipment and report defects.

• Interpret plumbing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, sketches, and work instructions to execute assigned tasks accurately.

• Use plumbing materials efficiently to minimise waste while maintaining workmanship and quality standards.

• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and infrastructure teams to improve mine-site facilities and living environments.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Completed Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).

• Grade I / Level III Technician qualification in Plumbing from VETA or another institution registered by NACTVET.

• Valid Tanzanian driving licence, Class B and D.

Experience Requirements

• Two to five years of relevant plumbing experience in mining infrastructure or residential facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in water supply, drainage, and sanitary system maintenance.

• Practical experience in pipework, valves, fixtures, fittings, and plumbing system installation and repair.

• Experience in leak detection, blockage clearance, and pressure or leak testing.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Competence in using and maintaining plumbing tools and equipment.

• Ability to operate plumbing hand and power tools, pipe cutters, threading and joining equipment, drills, testing instruments, and pipe measurement equipment.

• Ability to interpret plumbing engineering drawings.

• Knowledge of material measurement, estimation, and efficient material utilisation.

• Strong practical plumbing trade skills.

• Ability to read and apply plumbing technical manuals and specifications.

• Ability to communicate in both English and Swahili.

• Teamwork and cooperation.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Ethical behaviour and integrity.

• Good time-management skills.

• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

• Ability to participate effectively in meetings.

• Respect for individual team members.

• Presentation and problem-solving skills.

• Focus, stability, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to build good working relationships with team members across functional departments.

Salary and Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance.

• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.

• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.

• Annual leave.

• Sick leave.

• Public holidays in accordance with company policy.

Salary: Market Related.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion, diversity, and equity. The company is committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and role requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal using the link below:

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Important: The employer has not specified an application deadline in the vacancy announcement. Applicants are advised to visit the official recruitment portal for further application details.