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Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Mining Foreman to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the Mining department are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Mining Superintendent

Work Schedule: Forty Two (42) Days On / Twenty One (21) Days Off

 Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavily involved with Technical Services Department to facilitate the development of accurate plans and ensure timely development of schedules.
• Manage the planning and coordination of all activities and manning in the underground mining operation on a daily, weekly, monthly outlook.
• Provide leadership, supervision, skills training and support for employees in accordance with departmental requirements and individual Progress and Development Plans.
• Actively foster two-way communication, teamwork among employees within the Operational Departments and encourage interdepartmental cooperation to achieve company objectives.
• Provide the leadership and motivation necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to all policies, standards and procedures during the execution of their duties.
• Ensure all areas of the operational department are conducting themselves in line with the company policies and ensure a safe working environment for employees.
• Create a working environment that ensures that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programmes.
• Execute the implementation of localization plans and performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and behaviour through effective knowledge and skills development

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:          

• Thorough knowledge of modern trackless mechanised mining production and development methodologies ensuring industry best practice is implemented and maintained.
• Exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites.
• Exposure to deep, narrow vein gold mining practices.
• Ordinary secondary education;
• Artisan Trade Certificate;
• Valid driving license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining covering all aspects of modern trackless mechanised mining and supervision.
• Experience in multiple mining regions, and mining methodologies.
• Knowledge of dealing with culturally diverse groups and skilled in utilizing appropriate means to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of mentoring employees from diverse backgrounds

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication in English, both report writing  and verbal;
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment;  and
• Mine health &Safety Act awareness.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resume’s, careful read application guidelines Rename your CV in this format;  CV – YOUR FULL NAME Indicating the role title “MINING FOREMAN“ in the subject of your email Send your application via e-mail to: bulyrecruitment@barrick.com

If you are not contacted by Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.  Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking. Please forward applications before 23rd December 2021

BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES! BGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Compliance Hotline, by calling +1-877-246-5399 or through www.barrickgold.ethispoint.com