African Barrick Gold is the largest gold mining company in Tanzania with four operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi.
Mine Planner: Open Pit
Based in the Johannesburg office and reporting to the Manager: Mine Planning, the incumbent will assist in the provision of long-term five-year and life of mine production and development plans. He/she will also offer professional technical support regarding ore reserves and co-ordinate activities/communication between mine planning and internal, external and affected parties. Specific focus areas include calculation and presentation of mid-year and annual ore reserves and supervision and training.
Candidates must hold a BSc in Mining Engineering from a recognised institution, or equivalent recognised qualification, plus a minimum of 5 years' open-pit mine planning experience (preferably in precious metals) in order to apply. Knowledge of ore reserve estimation and expertise in mine planning software (Datamine or Vulcan), pit optimisation software (Whittle or NPV Scheduler) and XPAC or equivalent mine scheduling software are also needed, along with high proficiency in the MS Office Suite. The role further demands exposure to the development of life of mine strategies utilising open pit 3D mine design and scheduling software packages. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and discuss schedules and plans with operations personnel, and the ability to execute project work, evaluate options and write reports complete the profile sought.
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.
Mine Planner: Open Pit
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