exploration and development projects, located across five continents.
African Barrick Gold is the largest gold mining company in Tanzania with four operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi.
Manager: Mine Planning
Based in Johannesburg and reporting to the Technical Services function, the incumbent will take charge of the mine planning function across the different ABG operations. The main objective of this role is to establish a strategic LOM plan commensurate with the strategic vision of the underground and openpit mining operations within ABG. Core functions include analysing the internal and external business
environment, deducing business implications from LOM plans and carrying out trade-off studies.
We seek to employ a person highly experienced in underground and open-pit hard-rock mining who has an impeccable track record at Chief Mining Engineer level and recent experience in the gold mining
industry. A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering from a recognised university is absolutely essential, with further advanced qualifications in Mining, Mineral Economics, Management or other related areas being well regarded. The nature of the post demands thorough knowledge of ore resources (especially optimisation) and detailed knowledge of best practice standards in open-pit and underground mines, as well as exposure to management presentations and a thorough understanding of the consulting role
required for effective service delivery. Candidates will also need exposure to the development of Life of Mine strategies utilising 3D mine design and scheduling software packages and thorough knowledge of relevant mine planning and optimisation software. Sound knowledge of business imperatives and financial aspects of mining, including budget development, project evaluation and investment analysis, is also needed. A person with exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites, developingcountries and the development of national talent will thrive.
The positions will attract competitive salary packages, which will include excellent benefits.
Applicants are invited to submit their CVs (indicating the position title in the subject) via e-mail to: applyafrica@barrick.com
African Barrick Gold has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
African Barrick Gold offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
If you are not contacted by African Barrick Gold within thirty days of the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: * Security clearance * Competency assessment * Physical capability assessment * Reference checking.
Please forward applications before 20 May 2011.
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