Chief Geologist

Barrick is a leading international gold mining company, with a portfolio of 26 operating mines and seven advanced exploration and development projects, located across five continents.

Barrick is the largest gold mining company in Tanzania with four operating gold mines, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi.

Buzwagi Gold Mine, Tanzania
Chief Geologist

Working on a 9-week on, 4-week off roster basis, the incumbent will provide leadership to the Geology Department team on a daily basis to ensure professional, safe, efficient and cost-effective Grade Control, Resource Development and Mineral Extraction. Activities include developing and implementing mine plans and schedules, supervising and interpreting geotechnical and geological mapping and conducting quarterly performance reviews of Senior Geology staff.

This role requires a relevant degree in Geology, 10 years’ plus experience in mining and exploration (preferably in multi-element open-cut operations), of which 5 years had been at senior supervisory level. Advanced skills in geological block modeling, ore reserve evaluations, ore body reconciliations, geostatistical analysis and report writing are essential, along with some skills in cost analysis, geological budget preparation and preparation and management of exploration programmes. Excellent computer literacy in Surpac Mining Software or similar, MS Office and Acquire Database is also required.

The positions will attract competitive salary packages, which will include excellent benefits.

Applicants are invited to submit their CVs (indicating the position title in the subject line) via e-mail to:
applyafrica@barrick.com

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management and offers equal  employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

If Barrick does not contact you within thirty (30) days of the closing date, you should consider your application
unsuccessful.

Short-listed candidates may be subject to any of the following:

• Security clearance
  
• Competency assessment
• Physical capability assessment
• Reference checking.
  

Please forward applications before 20 July 2010.