Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ghanaians for the following vacant position within a Public Institution.

Job Purpose

Assist in controlling and supervising the day-to-day activities of Small-Scale miners in the district

Working Environment: Office-based with routine travels to sites

Duties

•  Assist in receiving and documenting Small-Scale Mining applications and reports and transmitting same to Head Office
•  Assist in preparing annual budgets of the District Centre
•  Assist in preparing background information on applicants for small Scale Mining license
•  Carry out inspection of small scale prospecting companies
•  Assist in assessing level of Small Scale Mining (Legal and Illegal) activities within large scale concessions being applied for
•  Assist in inspecting small, medium scale mining operations and advise accordingly
•  Assist in preparing programmes for monitoring activities of small-scale miners and enforce laws in relation to health and safety
•  Assist in preparing monthly/annual reports of the District
•  Assist in educating small-scale miners on the environmental impact of mining
•  Assist in promoting and providing technical advice to the Small Scale Miners
•  Assist in instituting measures for the Small Scale Mining operators to reclaim the degraded land after their operations
•  Undertake routine visits to sites of the Small Scale Mining operators
•  Act for the District Officer in his absence
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
•  Assist the Head of Department in safe-guarding assets in the District

Qualification Required & Experience

•  First degree in Mining Engineering with 3 years relevant post qualification experience in the mining industry  OR
•  University Diploma in Mining Engineering with 6 years relevant post qualification experience in the mining industry.

Skills/Competencies:

•  Very good interpersonal relationship and effective in relating with people and colleagues
•  Ability to wor under pressure
•  Management skills
•  Understanding of Mining and the Minerals industry
•  Team player
•  Computer literacy skills
•  Willingness to travel at short notice
•  Strong analytical skills
•  Problem-sovling skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified applicants may apply with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates to:-

P.O.Box M248
Accra

Closing Date: 10 May, 2013

The envelope should be marked AAP/2013