Mine Water Specialist - African Barrick Gold

Barrick Gold is a leading international gold mining company, with a portfolio of twentyseven operating mines and seven advanced 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.

Mine Water Specialist

From a Johannesburg base, reporting to the Director: Environmental Management, this role will provide expertise and leadership in water management matters in African Barrick Gold's operations in Africa and assist site personnel with the development of surface and groundwater management plans and database systems for all Africa sites. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and implement water management strategies to minimise the use and contamination of water and implement site water and waste load balances in collaboration with company specialists.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher tertiary qualification in Hydrology, Geohydrology or a related discipline and at least 10 years' experience. An advanced degree is preferred and knowledge of Goldsim or similar models and EQUIS would be advantageous. A significant depth of technical experience in water management is required, preferably in the mining sector. Exposure to the practicalities of water management in the international arena will be to the candidate's advantage. He/she must be able to work and live in South Africa.



Note: All positions will require regular travel into Africa.
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 line) via e-mail to: applyafrica@barrick.com
African Barrick Gold has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. We offer equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days of the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates may be subject to any of the following:
l Security clearance
l Competency assessment
l Physical capability assessment
l Reference checking.


Please forward applications before 21 June 2011.