TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Reporting to the General Manager we seek to appoint a Technical Services Manager at our Bulyanhulu gold mining operation in Tanzania. The Technical Services Manager will be responsible to provide effective management and leadership of the Technical Services team at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine to ensure:

• Cost effective and efficient mine strategy, planning and UG Engineering and Geology support to the mining operations for the optimum extraction of the orebodies by achieving the Company objectives; and, 
• Estimation and evaluation of the resources and reserves compliant with the relevant Securities legislation. 

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Develop and implement annual Mining Operations cost budgets and production plans in accordance with the Bulyanhulu Long Term Strategic Plan, and to meet the regional deadlines for submission. 
• Prepare (and operate within) annual cost budgets for Technical Services, reporting on cost variations as required. 
• Coordinate the activities of the Mine Planning (Short Term), Mine Planning (Long Term), Survey, Geotechnical, Ventilation, Geology and Diamond Drilling Sections within the Technical Services Department. 
• Ensure provision of written and/or verbal and operational reports and information as required by management or BGML stakeholders, including government authorities. 
• Provide leadership, supervision, skills training and support for employees in accordance with departmental requirements and individual Progress and Development Plans. 
• Actively foster two-way communication, teamwork among employees within the Technical Services Department and encourage interdepartmental cooperation to achieve company objectives. 
• Provide the leadership and motivation necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to all policies, standards and procedures during the execution of their duties. 
• Develop, implement and monitor systems to collect, validate and analyze all relevant planning and performance information to assist in the optimum extraction of the ore. 
• Create a working environment that ensures that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programmes. 
• Execute the implementation of localization plans and performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and behaviour through effective knowledge and skills development. 
• Continually review every aspect of the Technical Services Department to ensure that opportunities to add value and increase shareholder wealth are identified and implemented. 
• Participate in the BGML management and operational teams to ensure that targets for resources extraction, capital management, cost control, safe working, employee development, environmental management and corporate governance are achieved. 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 

Education Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognised Tanzanian or international university. 
• Further advanced qualifications in mining, mineral economics, management or other related area will be well- regarded. 

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 15 years experience in underground hard rock mining with an impeccable track record of at least 5 years at Chief Geologist or Chief Mining Engineer level and recent experience in the gold mining industry. 
• Thorough knowledge of Ore Reserves, the optimisation of Ore Reserves and detailed knowledge of best practice standards in an underground mine. 
• Exposure to management presentations and thorough understanding of the consulting role required for effective service delivery. 
• Exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites, developing countries and the development of Tanzanian Talent. 
• Sound knowledge of business imperatives and financial aspects of mining including budget development, project evaluation and investment analysis. 
• Experienced in high level conceptual and analytical thinking skills with the ability to crystallize abstract ideas into improvement strategies. 
• Knowledge of dealing with culturally diverse groups and skilled in utilizing appropriate means to communicate effectively. 
• Knowledge of mentoring employees from diverse backgrounds. 
• A strong personal commitment to implementation of proper safety, environmental and other policies and procedures, with the ability to foster strong safety culture among engineering personnel 

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