Vacancy title:
Engineer 1 UG Planning
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
Jobs at:
Geita Gold Mining Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 2 2026
Duty Station:
Geita | Geita
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
POSITION Engineer 1 – UG Planning
DEPARTMENT Underground Mining Technical
LOCATION Geita Gold Mine Tanzania
EMPLOYMENT STATUS Full Time
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
To produce mine designs for the underground mine to meet budgets for the mine plan and strategy in a manner that is consistent with the company’s Vision and Values.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support systems within the Mine Planning Department which deliver mine plans for execution and maximize the value of the underground orebody
- Deliver all work packages required for the underground mine production department under direction of the Senior Planning Engineer.
- Support and comply with systems for the Mine Planning Department to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, and monitoring of work practices
- Analyze data related to short-term production, equipment performance, and safety metrics.
- Provide a safe work environment, comply with SHE & C plans and procedures, manage systems and processes within the Mine Planning team.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders, utilizing these relationships to successfully resolve issues if, or when, they arise.
- Support strategies to optimize the delivery of mine plans (designs and work packages) for execution which maximize the value of the underground orebody, including the adoption of innovative equipment, technology and work methods
- Ensure the delivery of all work packages (e.g. stope notes, development designs and grout plans) which are delivered to the underground mine production department
- Proactively communicate threats to budget delivery (such as stope physicals) to the Senior Planning Engineer
- Ensure all potential stopping material is reviewed as soon as a grade control model is available so any gaps in the schedule are identified well ahead of time
- Support and comply with standards / procedures / guidelines for all tasks carried out by the planning department and ensure they are documented and controlled
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Degree in Mining Engineering
- Professional Registrations with ERB
Experience
- At least 3 years operational experience in an underground mine.
- Experience in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, Studio UG, Vulcan and Aegis)
- Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast and underground mine ventilation
Knowledge & Skills
- Broad range of technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining
- Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit
- Good communication skills
- Good report writing skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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