Underground Mine Manager , Democratic Republic of Congo

Contract single status position in the mining sector in the Democratic Rep of the Congo. • Salary up to $210,000 pa (tax free), depending on skills and experience plus bonus and travel allowance • Six day working week• Single status position.• Benefits: Bonus; Travel allowance (tax free); Vehicle, accommodation and meals provided; 84 days annual leave (total days off site); Medical; Group Benefits Scheme. Reports to: General Manager Mining
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: • English speaker and French advantageous • Mining Engineer with high level knowledge of Administration and Management of safety, costs; labor and UG operations. • More than 15 years experience in UG Mine Operations. • Leadership and enthusiastic for working in UG Mine environment as well as self motivated for achieving the goals defined by the Company. Team worker. • UG Mining Engineer with high skills in UG operations for general supervision including development, pumping and hoisting systems; hydraulic and mechanical backfilling and ore/waste handling. • Knowledge in management of sub contractors for UG operations; • Skilled in SLC, Cut and Fill and Room and pillars mine methods; • Supervision and control of underground mine activities. • Leadership and ability to teach national staff. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Committed with safety standards and procedures implementation. • Technical knowledge in different UG mining methods and general services for development and production in UG operations, • Ability of developing and handling new Mine Projects • Available fit for working in UG environment.  E-mail : andre@hutech.co.za Apply Online : Website : www.careeravenue.co.za Reference : FJA-Hut-OP/umm145

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Tanzania

Reporting Line: Community Relation Superintendent Location: North Mara Mine Site

Work Schedule: Rotational Status (8 Weeks on 4 Weeks off)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To systematically listen to local stakeholders so that mine-sponsored programs are designed and modified according to the experiences and insights of the intended beneficiaries.

• To carry out the Monitoring and Evaluation sections of NMGM's Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). More specifically, to monitor whether the mine's RAP commitments are met in a timely and consistent manner that sustainably maintains and improves on people's quality of life, while evaluating steps taken against relevant standards.

• To design and implement a system for monitoring the mine's impacts on vulnerable people. And, to measure the effectiveness of programs designed to offset vulnerability.

• To follow and report internally on the mine's progress in meeting obligations under its Social Management Plan submitted to the Government of Tanzania

• To maintain the mine's social obligations register, following up with responsible parties to ensure timely and effective action.

• To track the effectiveness of the mine's grievance procedure.

• To provide an internal feedback loop on the success of mine-supported community development programs.

• To work in a complementary way with the Lands and Community Relations Departments, helping each to meet their strategic goals through ongoing, constructive input about the efficiency, effectiveness, usefulness and sustainability of key activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicants must have the following qualifications/skills:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field covering qualitative and quantitative methods

• Minimum 3 years monitoring and evaluation professional experience, including at least 1 year overseeing M & E activities

• Experience designing or tailoring M & E programs is desirable

• Professional level fluency in written and spoken both in English and Swahili

• Knowledge of community development work is required

• Knowledge of relevant international standards and best practices for the mining industry is desirable

• Demonstrated skills in planning, analysis, problem solving and lead by example

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to give occasional presentations.

• Demonstrated skills in the use of MS Office software.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills required to meet deadlines.

APPLICATION MODE:

For North Mara positions; applicants are invited to submit their CV's indicating the position title in the subject) via e-mail to:

nmhr@africanbarrickgold.com Or Human Resource Superintendent, North Mara Gold Mine Ltd Box 422, Tarime. If you are not contacted by ABG - North Mara Gold Mine within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. For those who are applying for positions at North Mara should send their applications before the 30th of September, 2010. Each position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits.

Short listed candidates may be subjected to security clearance, competency assessment; physical capability assessment, and reference checking.

Late applications will not be considered.

African Barrick Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is vel}' committed to environmental, health and safety Management.

PROCESS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Geita Gold Mine (GGM) is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania located just 4 km west of Geita Town and about 120 km South of Lake Victoria, Mwanza Region. The Mine is owned and managed by a giant African Gold producing Company, Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited.


GGM currently has a vacancy for position mentioned below to work on the Mine Site. The primary motive of this position is to provide truly innovative and integrated business solution to meet and support functions to ensure the smooth delivery that impact across all areas of GGM operations.

PURPOSE: Maintenance, updating and upgrading of the Wonderware Scada system used in the Process Plant, as well as other duties related to process plant circuit control, instrumentation and automation.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

The process control engineer reports to the senior process control engineer and will be engaged in the maintenance, updating and upgrading of the Wonderware Scada used in the Process Plant, as well as other duties related to process plant circuit control, instrumentation and automation.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES.

Coordination with key System user stakeholders

• Work with and for the metallurgical section to optimize system parameters for the process.

• Work with and for the maintenance sections to improve equipment monitoring and control.

• Create and manage Scada links with CMMS and ERP systems as required.

Scada Configuration and plc programming

• Configure and upgrade Scada screens to suit customer requirements - both metallurgical and maintenance.

• Carry out programme changes on the-Allen Bradley pies as required.

• Monitor and interrogate the system to ensure conformance to standards, including Housekeeping' (eg alarms)

• Review and update control interlocks as required.

Equipment and Component Failures

• Analyse plant failures by means of Scad a analysis and reporting functionality.

• Adjust Scad a and pic parameters as required by analysis recommendations

MODIFICATIONS

• Make modifications as required by plant optip1ization and improvement initiatives, including specification of required instruments and control logic.

DRAWINGS

• Maintain an up-to-date register of instrumentation loop diagrams and other related drawings

• Prepare new instrument drawings as require'd.

• Prepare and update P&ID'S as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Instrument technician with several years exposure to scada and pic's OR

Ell/Control graduate engineer with pic and control and automation experience.

Will have worked in automation and process control in a heavy industry environment such as mining, cement, breweries, food and petrochem.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and experience of Allen Bradley pic's

Knowledge of Scada systems in general and Wonderware in particular Autocad Knowledge

Understanding of P&ID'S, and preferably ability to prepare P&ID'S. Instrumentation loop design.

• Application letters in your own handwriting or typed.

• Detailed CV's including three contactable referees.

• Copies of relevant certificates and any testimonials which will support your application

APPLICATION MODE:

Application letters should reach the below before 17th September 2010.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER GEITA GOLD MINING LTD P. O. BOX 532, GEITA - MWANZA. FAX - 028 2520502/3 OR Email: jobs@geitagold.com.

PROCESS PLANT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Geita Gold Mine (GGM)

Geita Gold Mine (GGM) is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania located just 4 km west of Geita Town and about 120 km South of Lake Victoria, Mwanza Region. The. Mine is owned and managed by a giant African Gold producing Company, Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited. GGM currently has a vacancy for position mentioned below to work on the Mine Site. The primary motive of this position is to provide truly innovative and integrated business solution to meet and support functions to ensure the smooth delivery that impact across all areas of GGM operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or Commerce (or Science Subject).

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Administration:

• Provide day to day office administration support

• Maintain Process Manager's Diary

• Take minutes of daily and other technical meetings

• Organize and coordinate plant visits both consultancy and non consultancy.

2. Projects:

• Prepare Process Plant Presentations whenever required.

• Conduct project surveys and investigations

• Provide technical and organizational support.

3. Health&Safety

• AGA HSE Policies

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years working experience in Mining or related industry.

• High level of computer skills especially (MS Power Point and Excel Spread Sheets).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Good organizational skills

• Good command of English and Swahili.

• Consistently meets deadlines

• Working with minimum supervision

• Self starter

• Excellent communication skills

• A class "0" Tanzanian Driving License

MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Application letters in your own handwriting or typed.

• Detailed CV's including three contactable referees.

• Copies of relevant certificates and any testimonials which will support your application

Application letters should reach the below before 17th September 2010.

00 & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER GEITA GOLD MINING L TO P. O. BOX 532, GEITA, MWANZA.

FAX - 028 2520502/3 Email: jobs@geitagold.com.

The Subject must be "PROCESS PLANT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT"

GGM is an equal opportunity employer.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER - African Barrick Gold, Tanzania

African Barrick Gold is an established gold producer operating in Tanzania, and is a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corp, the world's largest gold producer. African Barrick Gold has 4 producing mines and is the largest African producer listed on the London Stock of Exchange. The Group's current operations are composed of; Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi.

ABG is an African focused company, whose vision is to be the best gold mining company by finding, acquiring, developing, and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

African Barrick Gold (ABG) seeks to appoint a dedicated, self motivated and highly organized Community Relations Officer to join the Community Relations Team. Based at Tulawaka Mine, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing services to ensure company objectives are met at the required work performance standards and in accordance with African Barrick Gold agreed behaviors and values.



Reporting line: Human Resources Superintendent location: Tulawaka Mine Site

Work Schedule: Rotational Status (8 Weeks on / 4 Weeks off)

DUTIES:

Sustainable Community Development:

• Maintain the mine's social license to operate by facilitating the local community members to reach their own goals

• Assist the community in building its own capacity and planning to sustain opportunities and benefits post-closure., particularly in the area of livelihood enhancement

• Utilize participatory methodology to identify and implement sustainable interventions, including training, that will improve agricultural production and income generation

• Ensure that community development initiatives are clearly linked to the business case and aligned to the operation's limited mine life

• Manage and document community and government partnership projects

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner and align with relevant government authorities to support development programs

• Proactively plan and conduct regular engagement of local stakeholders, including both local village leadership and general community members

• Help plan and participate in public community forums on a regular basis in order to provide information, and to listen, to the wider community

• The successful applicants must have the following qualifications/skills:

• Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline

• Minimum 5 years experience in rural! community development

• Practical management of agricultural and/or entrepreneurship projects

• Proven ability to deal with grass-roots community engagement and participatory planning

• Proven ability to handle community engagement and consultation with both conviction and sensitivity

• Results driven

• High energy

• Decisiveness and follow-through

• Strong influencing and negotiation Skills

• Outstanding level of interpersonal skills

• High respect to customary cultures and practices

• Fluency in English and Swahili

• Implement a grievance mechanism to document and address local stakeholder concerns

• Take a leading role in implementing Tulawaka's Social Closure Plan, including the implementation of the risk mitigation plans and the stakeholder engagement plan

• Document the social closure process for internal and external communication purposes

APPLICATION MODE:

The Company is committed to high quality safety, health and environmental practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include excellent leave conditions and benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: recruitmenttulawaka@barrick.com

Barrick Group has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by Barrick within fourteen days (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

Barrick Gold Mine Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed to environmental, health and safety Management.

Please forward your applications before 14th September 2010

LANDS OFFICER [EXPLORATION] - Barrick Exploration Africa Ltd, Tanzania

The successful person will provide a broad range of supervision to ensure smooth provision of health & hygiene support at BGML.

Reporting line: BEAl Exploration Manager and when on site the Principal or Senior Geologist in charge of the site

Location: Tanzania; based at North Mara Mine Site but required to work on exploration projects throughout Tanzania

Employment Terms: Unspecified Period (Permanent)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Land acquisition services to Exploration Projects in Tanzania as specified in SOP SUST001 :

• Community liaison, to obtain orderly community cooperation with exploration.

• Land asset valuation, and payment of compensation for land assets disturbed during M-ploration activities.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY (only when not occupied with Exploration activities):

Land acquisition services:

• Securing consent to value

• Valuation assistance during land acquisition exercises

• Reviewing land acquisition field assessment forms, valuation reports, and compensation schedules

• Assisting in compensation payments

OTHER LANDS DUTIES:

• Identification and acquisition of relocation plots

• Grave relocation

• Monitoring acquired land for encroachment

• Resolving grievances

PROFESSIONAL AND INTER-PERSONAL DETAILS Education:

• Diploma in Land Management and Valuation with at least 3 years field work experience on land valuation and compensation in rural areas; or

• Certificate in Land and Management and Valuation with at least 5 years work experience on land valuation and compensation in rural areas

Experience:

• Strong communicatioll and interpersonal skills

• Must have interest in and experience working with rural communities

• Social disputes resolution skills will be an added advantage

• Fluency in Swahili and English languages

• Some fluency in Wakuria language

• Experience in GIS an advantage .

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work proactively and effectively as a team member.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing and managing priorities.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work flexible hours when required

• Highly organized and self motivated.

• Continuous improvement driven

• Able to show initiative and take responsibility for Land Acquisition services

APPLICATION MODE:

The position will attract a competitive salary package. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: applydar@barrick.com

Barrick Group has a strong commitment to community, environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by Barrick within fourteen days (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

Barrick Exploration Africa Ltd, Tanzania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is well committed to Environmental, Health and Safety Management

DEADLINE: 10 SEPT 2010

SENIOR GEOLOGIST [EXPLORATION] - Barrick Group, Tanzania

Reporting Line: Principal Geologist

Location: Tanzania, Africa

Employment Terms: Unspecified Period (Permanent)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of the Senior Geologist is to work closely with the Principal Geologist(s) to define targets and plan exploration programmes and to then lead the field team of project and Junior Geologists and Technicians to the discovery of new gold deposits that will have a significant impact on the company's earnings and growth, as safely, quickly, cheaply and as frequently as possible whilst minimizing environmental impact. He will also be responsible for all the project and company day to day administration systems as per SEAL laid procedures.

S/he will also be responsible for the day to day field and office management • of projects and exploration programmes within Tanzania, Africa both on a technical and administrative level.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees, contractors and the public by:

Practicing courageous safety leadership at all times.

Adhering to regulatory requirements, policies, standards, procedures and work instructions.

Reporting of non-compliances, risks or losses.

Taking of corrective action to prevent injury, incident or detrimental impact to the environment.

• Maintain a professional work environment and encourage technical excellence from projecVcontract geologists and field assistants.

• Effectively manage the execution of approved exploration programmes, with a particular focus on diamond and RC drilling.

• Ensure that company resources (people, equipment and money) are used in a timely, focused and effective manner at all times.

• Supervise and coach projecVcontract geologists in the effective collection and interpretation of exploration data. Take on the direct supervision of coaching new geology graduates employees. :

• Review project progress on a regular basis, assisting in the preparation ' of and critically reviewing programmes presented by project geologists.

• Comply with all statutorj and reporting requirements within the region.

• Ensure that all exploration programmes are compliant with statutory requirements such as Instrument 43-101 and meet QNQC standards

• Maintain professional relationships with local communities so as to ensure SEAL exploration activities create minimum impact.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Initiate and maintain systems and procedures to ensure all geological functions are carried out safely and productively.

• Ensure at all times that all field personnel comply with the highest possible EH&S standards.

• Assist with the preparation of exploration programmes and budgets and effectively manage the execution of these programmes within the outlined budgets. Budget ranging from $500K to $ 8million depending on program.

• Present program and budget proposals to peers and managers as required.

• Co-ordinate the compilation of exploration results and review project progress for reporting to the Principal Geologist / Exploration Manager.

• Write and compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports to Government departments, option holders and JV partners as required.

• Monitor and correct monthly account statements.

• Supervise external contractors and ensure activities are in compliance with BEAL, community and environmental standards.

• Assist with the monitoring of competitor activities in the district and the identification of project generation/acquisition opportunities.

• Supervise and coach immediate staff in the effective utilisation of the Company's resources (people, equipment and money) leading to more efficient and cost-effective allocation of these resources.

• Look after purchases from raising orders and purchases of quality products at reasonable price. Follow up of all invoicing, delivery and camp inventory and uses as per SOX compliance.

• Assist in the writing and compilation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports to Government departments, option holders and JV partners, as required.

• To provide & maintain high quality GIS services for all exploration projects while keeping costs to a minimum.

• To produce high quality graphics for BEAL budget presentations/conferences.

• Maintain a professional work environment and encourage technical excellence from all support, drafting and GIS personnel within African Exploration group.

• Train and coach BEAL staff in order that the GIS understanding is appreciated.

• Maintain GIS standards throughout BEAL Exploration groups.

• Any other duties as required by the Company or Regional Manager.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Geology) with Honours (preferred). A further advanced degree favourable.

• Continued professional development and technical training.

EXPERIENCE, SKillS & ABiliTIES:

• Above 7 years relevant experience.

• Good communication and administration skills.

• Self motivation, leadership and management skills.

• Fluency in the Swahili and English languages

• Well developed skills in Geological modelling and GIS software packages (Vulcan, Micromine, ArcGIS etc)

• Extensive experience in greenfields and brownfields drilling programmes .

APPLICATION MODE:

The position will attract a competitive salary package. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: applydar@barrick.com

Barrick Group has a strong commitment to community, environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by Barrick within fourteen days (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

Barrick Exploration Africa Ltd, Tanzania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is well committed to Environmental, Health and Safety Management

DEADLINE: 10 SEPT 2010

GEOLOGY DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - Buzwagi Mine, Tanzania

Reporting Line: Supervisor Chemist

Location: Buzwagi Mine; Kahama District, Shinyanga Region.

Work Schedyle: Rotational Status (9 weeks on, 4 weeks off).

DUTIES:

The Database Administrator is responsible for:

• Ensure maximum profitability and extending the Life of the Mine by maintaining high quality geological data for Grade Control and Resource updates of surrounding areas, complying with JORC and NI-43-101 requirements.

• Actively participating in a Succession Planning and mentoring programme amongst the Geology team that ensures that PML commitments to the Tanzanian government with respect to the development of Tanzanian employees to allow them to assume positions of increasing accountability are achieved.

THE SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• To be pro-active in all aspects of operational safety, efficient utilisation of the resources and encourage teamwork across the departments.

• Maintain and update the Buzwagi Geological database.

• Data entry, validation and reporting of all Grade Control, Development and Exploration data.

• Ensuring accurate sample tracking of all RC and core sampling from onsite collection to dispatch to onsite and external laboratories.

• Monitor all assay results, ensuring QAQC standards are maintained.

• Supervising the onsite laboratory and conducting regular audits.

• Tracking all drill and geological data is accurately entered into the database.

• Generating queries and reports of data.

• Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly Geology reports as required.

• Training junior staff in data entry, validation and QAQC systems.

• Continuous improvement in data capture and reporting sy __ :ems.

• Ensure the Acquire database is backed up, install upgrades on and liaise with software vendors on support issues.

• Liaise and interact with Tanzanian Government Departments, External Contractors, Consultants and Auditors as required.

• Actively participate in a working environment which ensures Geology staff gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and interact with the community and local govemment authorities

• Organise and conduct Participatory Rural Appraisals in collaboration with the CR team to define needs of the community and deveJop community action plans to support the needs

• Support the Community Relations team in explaining resettlement activities to village leaders and impacted communities

• Design and implement education initiatives for local stakeholders to understand the mine's activities, e.g. workshops, trainings, dissemination of newsletters and mine tours

• Maintain records and a database of all meetings and engagement activities between the mine and local stakeholders

• In a timely manner, report to the Community Relations Manager all issues raised by the community

• Assist village leaders in generating quarterly reports on development projects implemented with the support of the mine in their villages

• Provide the Community Relations teams with local insights to inform the development of community engagement and development programmes

• The Community Liaison Officer will undertake community engagement activities in accordance with African Barrick Gold's standard operating procedures and policies.

• The Community Liaison officer will be required to visit impacted communities for at least 80% of his/her time on a well defined schedule in order to achieve the objectives and requirements for this position. The Officer will also be required to be highly sensitive of local culture in his/her undertakings.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL PETAILS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• High level of interpersonal and negotiating skills

• Proven problem analysihg and solving skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft, Word and Excel programs

• Fluent in written and verbal Kisukuma, Kiswahili and English

• Ability to engage individuals and communities to define their priorities and concerns

• Cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Valid Tanzanian driving license at class D level

• Monthly village meetings

• Quarterly ward meeting

• At least 60% of the community aware of the mine activities

• 100% representation of the mine at community activities.

• Ability to serve as an "African Barrick Gold Ambassador" and to act in line with the Barrick Core Values at all times

• Empathetic towards sensitive personal and community issues

• Ability to deal with people at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

• Diligent and meticulous

• Drive to improve, initiate activities/ideas, and be pro-active.

• Performance orientation, strongly motivated, leads by example and maintains a high work standard.

• Strong attitude and commitment towards workplace safety

APPLICATION MODE:

Each position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their CVs (indicating the position title in the subject) via e-mail to: buzrecruitment@barrick.com or Buzwagi Mine, P.O. Box 1101, Kahama, Shinyanga.

African Barrick Gold has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by African Barrick Gold within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.

ASSISTANT CHEMIST - Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Tanzania

The Assistant Chemist will be responsible for the day-to-day chemical setup and improve practices, standards and procedures and providing specific technical support to other Departments and Maintenance Sections on Environment samples, Oil samples testing and testing on other lab samples.

Reporting Line: Supervisor

Location; Bulyanhulu Gold Mine; 1500km inland from Dar es Salaam; Kahama District, Shinyanga Region.

Work Schedule; Rotational Status (4 weeks on, 2 weeks off).

KEYDUTIES:

• Responsible for fuel testing, oil sample testing and environment sample analysis on day to day basis as per requirement.

• To ensure accuracy and precision on assay results which are being produced

• To produce analyzed sample reports on daily basis

• Responsible for sample preservation on daily basis as per the requirement

• Ensuring quality control systems, safety practices & housekeeping at lab at all times

• Standardizing and operating instruments like ICP, UV -Vis spectrometer, 1 pHmeter,EC-TDS meter. FTIR, Analytical balances, ion analyzer, firnaces l etc. for performing qualitative & quantitative analysis with accuracy and precession.

• Performing the functions of troubleshooting and predictive/preventive/maintenance for reducing lab instruments downtime to minimum.

• Create a working environment that ensures that he gains new skills and achieves his full potential by actively participating in his training and mentoring programs

• To provide technical support to sections related with environment samples, oil samples and other samples.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Analytical chemistry EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in lab as chemist

• Preference with the experience in mining will be added advantage

• Sound fault finding experience.

• Sound communication skills of both English & Kiswahili

SKILLS / ATIRIBUTES:

• Decisiveness

Strong safety and Environment awareness Resilience and resourcefulness

• Perform orientation

• High level of interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to closely manage costs.

APPLICATION MODE:

The Company is committed to high quality safety, health aJ;ld environmental practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

This position will attract a competitive salary package, which include excellent leave conditions and benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: recruitment@barrick com; or hand deliver them at HR offices

Geologist (1 post)

Experienced geologist required, should have NOT less than 5 years experience in mining planning and production, survey, rock reef, alluvial gold, knowledge of crushers, compressors, ball mill and concentrators is added advantage. Attractive Salary offered to the right candidates on permanent basis.



Application mode:

Mail your CV to mining@altogrich.com

Jobs in a new Cement Plant in Mombasa

A New Cement Plant has the following vacancies:

Post: Kiln operator/ burner/ CCR operator
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Experience: 4-8 years

Post: Mill operator/ Miller
Qualification: Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Experience: 2 - 6 years

Post: Production Technician
Qualification: Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Experience: 8 -10 years

Post: Site Attendant/Site Operator for LS crusher/Raw mill stacker Reclaimer/coal mill kiln Section
Qualification: Diploma in Mech/Production
Experience: 2-5 years

Post: Senior Chemist
Qualification: MSc./B.Sc in Chemistry
Experience: 6-10 years

Post: Chemist/X-ray Operator
Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry
Experience: 4-7 years

Post: Tester/Gauger
Qualification: B.Sc in Chemistry
Experience: 2-5 years

Apply to:

Human Resource Manager
P.O.Box 83594
Mombasa

Email: csl @ nyumba.com

Closing Date: 23rd April, 2010

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job Vacancy: Singita Grumeti Reserves

Modern Conservation requires a keen focus upon keeping tourism, conservation and the community in a constructive and positively enhancing balance.

Singita (Place of Miracles) is seeking to employ an experienced CEO for Singita Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti, Tanzania.

The CEO is expected to deliver this balance to an exceptional level.

Singita Grumeti Reserves, a protected area of untouched wilderness within the Serengeti Mara eco-system, is situated on the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, Africais number 1 World Heritage Site.

Reporting to the CEO is a management team, which specializes in the 3 aspects of conservation, hospitality and community support.

The successful candidate will be accountable through the Chief Operating Officer of Singita Management Company, to the Singita Grumeti Reserves Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Refine and execute the long term sustainable strategic plan for the Singita Grumeti Reserves;
• Provide leadership for the senior management team and staff;
• Represent Singita Grumeti Reserves in its dealings with its stakeholders;
• Oversee the operation of the three Singita Grumeti Lodges (Sasakwa, Sabora and Faru Faru) in line with world class hospitality standards and within internationally accepted financial parameters;
• Ensure the most scientifically advanced approaches to conservation and wildlife management are adhered to and implemented and that the integrity of the protected areas are upheld;
• Oversee the company's relationships with, and support for development within the communities adjacent to the Singita Grumeti Reserves.

Competencies and experience to include:

• The successful candidate should demonstrate a passion for the industry sectors found within Singita Grumeti Reserves - the best quality hospitality, wildlife conservation and community support;
• A minimum of ten years experience and a proven ability to successfully run a large and diverse operation, preferably in a conservation-related field;
• An appropriate tertiary level qualification;
• Exceptional communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Strong financial ability and discipline;
• Proven ability to develop and provide strong strategic direction and leadership;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• The ability to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders;
• Strong organizational skills, with a commitment to effective operating systems and the meeting of reporting deadlines;
• Resilience and a sound approach to problem solving;
• A real service ethic and with the drive to create a world-beating hospitality experience for Singita guests;
• Personal qualities to include a generally positive outlook, flexibility, determination and pragmatism.

To apply for this position please email your CV together with a covering letter stating the reference: CEO@ Radar in the subject line to : robyn @ radarrecruitment.com

Closing date: 9th December, 2009

Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Vacancies for Resource People for the GOK/UNEP/UNITAR/ Project on SAICM Quick Start Project

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources

Vacancies for Resource People for the GOK/UNEP/UNITAR/ Project On SAICM Quick Start Project

Background

The Government of Kenya recognizes the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation as adopted at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 that sets a goal to ensure the sound management of chemicals world-wide by 2020.

World community has adopted the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management(SAICM) to be the driver of this process.

In this regard Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) and United Nations Institute For Training and Research UNITAR with the financial support provided for the project by the UNEP SAICM Quick Start Programme Trust Fund are implementing SAICM in Kenya.


MEMR is therefore inviting suitably qualified Kenyans to apply to provide various services as resourc people in the Projects Coordination Office based at the Ministry Headquarters as detailed below:

11.0 Area Technical Expert

Duties:

The technical expert will specifically be expected to assist the Project Coordinator to undertake the following:

i. Undertake preparatory activities for project and workshops

ii. Coordinate support and advice regarding development of the National Chemicals Profile establishment of inter-ministerial coordination mechanism, National SAICM Capacity Assessment preparation, national SAICM priority setting, national policy development activities, National Chemicals Management Database development activities, and Action Plan development activities

iii. Coordinate the planning workshop for preparing a National Profile and National SAICM Capacity Assessment, inter-ministerial coordination mechanism establishment activities, National SAICM Forum, planning meeting for National Chemicals Management Database, and Action Plan Skills Building Workshop

iv. Coordinate arrangements with UNITAR to host the National Profile on the UNITAR/ECB National Profile Homepage, and National SAICM Capacity Assessment, National SAICM Forum report, and national policy prepared by Kenya on UNITAR's website Assist with project evaluation.

v. Assist with project evaluation.

vi. Organise advisory committee meetings, where appropriate

Qualifications: Advanced degree in economics, planning or physical science, engineering with at least 10 years experience in field and proven track record in chemicals management.

Timing: The services of the resources person will be required for 5-10 months and will be spread over the duration of the project

Language: English, Kiswahili, and other UN language(s) an advantage.

2.0 Title: Information Technology Expert and Data Assistants

Duties: The Information technology expert will specifically be expected to assist the Project Coordinator (national) to:

i. Establish a system for proper chemicals' data processing within the chemicals stakeholder institutions such as NEMA, Government Chemist, Pest Control Products Board, Kenya Association of Manufacturers etc

ii. Design the database at MEMR Headquarters, a portal for chemicals \ information and Exchange Network (CIEN)

iii. Install and Operate the database in MEMR

iv. Train the Ministry staff to operate the database system chemicals Information

v. Link the database to other sources of information

Qualifications: Advanced degree in computer science with at least 10 years experience in field.

Language: English, Kiswahili, and other UN language(s) an advantage.

3.0 Post Title: Legal and Policy Analyst

Duties:

The Resource Persons will be expected to assist the Project Coordinator to:

i. Develop and provide input to the National Profile, inter-ministerial coordination mechanism establishment, National SAICM Capacity Assessment;

ii. Address the legal and policy issues of project administrative issues

iii. Develop National Chemicals Profile

iv. Establishment of an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism,

v. Preparation a National SAICM Capacity Assessment,

vi. Promote understanding of the national SAICM priority setting,

vii. Strengthen the national governance framework for SAICM implementation,

viii. Ensure governance-related issues are examined in the context of the development of the National Profile and National SAICM Capacity Assessment, and discussed at the National SAICM Forum after which Kenya will translate issues raised in these processes into a coherent national policy to strengthen governance for SAICM implementation,

ix. As Kenya aims to develop sound Action Plans (including addressing Partnership Projects and financial resource mobilisation) and develop a National Chemicals Management Database the resource person will ensure all legal and policy issues are addressed

Qualifications: Advanced degree in qualifications in disciplines related to environmental law with at least 10 years experience in field and proven track record in environmental law.

Language: English, Kiswahili, and other UN language(s) an advantage. Applications clearly labelled SAICM Experts should be sent to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
NHIF Building
P.O Box 30521-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach the Ministry on, or before 12th October, 2009

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the Ministry Headquarters, NHIF Building,13th Floor at the Central Registry.