TRAINING OFFICER - Buzwagi Gold Mine

Acacia Mining is a leading gold mining company, listed in the London Stock Exchange, it is the largest gold mining company in Tanzania with a portfolio of three operating gold mines Bulyanhulu, North Mara, and Buzwagi and several exploration and development projects, located Tanzania

Acacia Mining seeks to appoint a dedicated, self motivated and highly organized Training Officers, and Civil Engineer; for its Buzwagi Gold Mine. Below are the details for the openings

JOB TITLE: TRAINING OFFICER (4 Posts)

Reporting Line: Underground Mining Training First Line leader
Rotational Status: 42 days on/21 days off
Location: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine; Kahama District Shinyanga Region

KEY AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Identify training needs (TNA) for UG Mining crews
• Plan and prepare training (i.e. duration, venue, material, and participants)
• Conduct scheduled training (i.e both theory and practical) evaluate training access for competency
• Conduct safety audits and follow up
• Provide input into the continues enhancement of competency based training session plans, materials, subject matter execution and assessment of training in order to build a consistent supply of competent workers for the Mining Department
• Closely monitor the progress of training participants to ensure satisfactory performance results
• Maintain effective training records, in co-ordination with other training staff, to ensure information is available in a timely and effective manner
• Provide training and support to ensure that employees comply with safety and environmental standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable Tanzanian legislative requirements
• Oversee the Bulyanhulu Driving School. Test drivers who apply for site licenses and issue such licenses once deemed competent
• Plan for refresher training in the above and improve present performance; prepare and inform employees or renewal of government blasting licenses
• Compile monthly training reports, records and have it ready for inspection and record trainees time while training. Record file and maintain a proper database of all employees training records
• In liason with the Training Administrator, issues certificates to successful candidates
• Conduct job task observation to gauge trainees understanding at the job site
• Coordinate and co-facilitate employee general site induction sessions
• Carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by the Training First line leader

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Education
• Holder of Certificate IV in Training and Workplace Assessment
• Computer Literate, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook

Experiences and Skills
• Experience in the Mining Industry with at least five years involvement in the continuous operation of a gold mine or similar industry
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Swahili

Required Behavioral Attributes
• Lifelong Learner
• A passion for teaching
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Strong Communication Skills both written and verbal
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Good Listening Skills
• Good Listening Skills
• Strong attention to detail

The positions will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits

Applicants are invited to submit their Resumes (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: bulyrecruitment@acaciamining.com

Acacia Mining has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management, if you are not contacted by Acacia Mining within Thirty (30) days after 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

Acacia Mining is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed to environmental, health and safety Management

Please forward your applications before the 10th March 2015

Source: Daily News 25th February 2015