Vacancy title:
Specialist 1 – UG Auto Electrical
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Mining, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining
Jobs at:
AngloGold
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 15 2026
Duty Station:
Geita, Tanzania | Geita
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects, and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. The company pursues value-creating opportunities involving other minerals where it can leverage its existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
AngloGold Ashanti is committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities, supporting local communities, promoting environmental stewardship, and strengthening local and national economies. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, teamwork, and the well-being of its employees.
Job Objective
The Specialist 1 – UG Auto Electrical will provide specialist support for the maintenance and repair of underground heavy mining equipment, with a particular focus on remote control technology. The role aims to ensure that equipment is maintained according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and remains safe and efficient to operate.
The successful candidate will also support the development of junior national auto-electricians through skills transfer, training, and coaching in line with established development plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair underground heavy mining equipment, particularly units fitted with remote control technology systems.
- Perform fault-finding procedures, diagnostic electrical testing, and specialist repairs on underground vehicles, plant, and related equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and specialist support to auto-electricians.
- Repair parts and equipment and maintain petrol- and diesel-engine motor vehicles.
- Act as a trainer and coach, ensuring skills transfer to junior national auto-electricians.
- Deliver training in accordance with best practices and manufacturer standards.
- Monitor the development progress of identified team members and provide regular feedback reports on skills-transfer outcomes.
- Liaise with maintenance planners, agents, and manufacturers regarding spare parts, equipment, and technical problem resolution.
- Complete all required inspection, maintenance, and repair documentation.
- Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities comply with established safety requirements and approved work procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Recognized trade certificate in Auto Electrical work.
- Qualification or certification in Air Conditioning and Radio Communication.
- A trainer or coach qualification, such as a certificate or diploma, is preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- A minimum of 8–10 years or more of experience in heavy underground mining equipment maintenance.
- Extensive experience working with Remote Control Technology systems.
- Experience in underground equipment maintenance strategy.
- Demonstrable experience as a trainer or coach.
- Ability to repair and maintain a wide range of mobile and stationary equipment.
- Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Ability to apply approved work methods to solve problems and make sound decisions.
- Effective verbal communication and listening skills in English.
- Ability to read and write daily work logs.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong teamwork and supervisory skills.
- Excellent coaching and skills-development abilities.
- Good time-management and cost-control skills.
Employee Benefits
AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programmes and well-being initiatives.
- Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
- Annual leave.
- Sick leave.
- Public holidays in accordance with company policy.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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