Job Recruitment at Asanko Gold Ghana Limited
Role Title: GEOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS
Company Profile
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited (“AGGL”) is a joint venture of Galiano Gold and Gold Fields. The major asset is the multi-pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, which is located in Ghana’s Ashanti region. Galiano Gold is the manager and operator of the Asanko Gold Mine.
Job Description.
Asanko Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is treated unfairly because of their age, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, disability, or because of conditions or requirements that cannot be justified.
Asanko Gold is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity. This includes fair employment standards outlined in our Human Rights Policy, Business Conduct and Ethics Code, and Corporate Responsibility Charter.
Asanko Gold is a responsible employer who may undertake screenings and assessments to help make informed hiring, promotion, and development decisions.
A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the job of GEOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS.
JOB PURPOSE
To effectively support mine geologists and technicians in providing ore mining supervision to reduce ore losses, dilution, and misclassification, as well as material trucking and allocation to various stockpiles. In addition, data gathering, sampling, and administration for RC drilling will be undertaken.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise ore mining.
- Supervise blast heave levelling to reduce ore dilution.
- Liaise with mine surveyors during ore marking for mining.
- Flagging and spraying delimited ore blocks according to grade bins.
- Intermediate stockpile coordination ensures precise material allocation and count reconciliation at the end of the shift.
- Supervise contract samplers to ensure proper RC sample collection from the cyclone, sample splitting to acquire the required weight, and drill chip cleaning for recording purposes.
- Conduct additional sampling activities (e.g., GC drilling, trenching, stockpile, bench face, etc.)
- Align the GC drill rigs before drilling.
- Supervise the preparation of the GC drilling pad and the backfilling of the drill hole.
- Ensure that samples are properly tagged and bagged before being transported to the laboratory.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Mine Geologist and Geology Technician.
Required Skill or Experience
Knowledge
- Must have completed at least the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
- Two years of general mining experience, including at least six months of geological work.
- Must have hands-on expertise with fieldwork, including sample collection and data gathering.
Skills
- Must be able to communicate in both oral and written English.
- Capacity to effectively organize and manage sample collections, including proper labeling, documentation, and storage.
- Good interpersonal and organisational abilities.
- Ability to use fundamental understanding of standards, methods, and procedures in a work context;
- Requirements for this position include the ability to work in a team and independently with minimum supervision, knowledge of safety principles and standards, and experience in extreme mining environments.
- Must have a clean Ghanaian driving licence and be competent to drive on mining terrain;
How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at Asanko Gold Ghana Limited
To ensure the success of your application, please follow the recommendations below:
- Include an introduction paragraph in your cover letter stating why you believe you are qualified for the position you are applying for.
- Limit your CV to four pages.
- Your CV must include demographic information, qualifications, work experience, and at least two references.
- Include your most recent positions first.
- Include copies of all applicable original certifications and academic records.
- Please send all emails to applicants@asanko.com when applying for the job.
- Please provide the job title you’re applying for in the email subject line.
Applications, including a complete curriculum vitae and evidence of qualifications, must be submitted by the deadline date to:
Manager, Organizational Capability,
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited,
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road,
Airport Residential Area,
P. O. Box CT 6153,
Accra-Ghana.
Or send an email to applicants@asanko.com.
Closing Date: The deadline for submitting applications is February 13, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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