Abosso Goldfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited. Located in a tropical climate, the Damang Gold Mine is a world-class operation,consisting of 25 Mtpa open pit-mining operations and a 5.2 Mtpa CIL metallurgical plant. The mine is situated in the Western Region of Ghana and is ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 certificated. It has a current Life of Mine expectancy to the year 2019 and beyond.

Description Of Job

Purpose of the Job:
The Metallurgy Heap Leach Department is seeking to employ an experienced and self-motivated person to fill the above position. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the safe achievement of Tarkwa Mine Laboratory's targets which entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all the Laboratory's issues in order for the company to attain high analytical standards and to remain competitive to world standards.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Co-ordinate all the analytical activities of the Tarkwa Gold Mine Analytical Laboratory
•  Utilizing specialist knowledge and experience in solving problems in the laboratory
•  Provide technical services in maintaining high analytical standards for the mine
•  Establish and maintain amicable and constructive team working relationships
•  Carrying out formal and informal coaching and mentoring of assigned subordinates
•  Overseeing the analytical processes to support the Tarkwa Gold Mine to achieve its set goals and objectives
•  Ensure that systems, practices, methods and procedures in place are maintained
•  Assist in the writing up of departmental procedures and standards
•  Perform any other ad-hoc duty that may be assigned by superior

An attractive package is available to the right applicant

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A relevant recognized Bachelor of Science qualification in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or any Chemical related field with at least four years working experience as a Chief Chemist or in a similar position
•  Previous experience in a Surface Mining environment
•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
•  Well developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
•  Excellent analytical, interpersonal and supervisory skills
•  An understanding of Environmental, Health and Laboratory Safety as well as laboratory practice
•  Knowledge of relevant regislation and Mine standards and codes practice
•  Technically competent in Six Sigma and SAP
•  Medical fitness for the position and environment
•  A valid driver's license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested persons should submit their application to:

Justice Annan - Human Resources Officer
Tarkwa Gold Mine
P. O. Box 26
Tarkwa, Ghana

Or by e-mail:- justice.annan@goldfields.com.gh
Company details can be found at: http://www.goldfields.co.za

Closing Date: 5th July, 2012