Keegan Resources Ghana Ltd. (“KRGL”) is a fully owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company
which is building the Asanko Gold Mine, Ghana’s next goldmine. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all stakeholders.

KRGL is seeking to employ a qualified person to fill the role below. This is a permanent position with a competitive work roster resident in a single status camp environment. The camp’s facilities include fully serviced air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, wet mess, sporting facilities (swimming pool, gym, volleyball/basketball, tennis, pool tables, table soccer, soccer grounds). Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance based incentive payments.

This is a challenging and professionally rewarding opportunity that will allow the successful candidate to
demonstrate his/her abilities.

Position: Stores Controller

Key Responsibilities:

•   Coordinate expeditious delivery and receiving of inbound stock and non-stock items (foreign and local), and ensure their proper storage and internal distribution
•   Ensure that discrepancies on orders received are communicated promptly to clearing agent/freight orwarder/supplier whichever is applicable
•   Ensure all Goods Received Notes (GRNs) are captured in the transaction system within 24 hours
•   Prepare for export, samples being sent for testing, as well as equipment or components being dispatched for off-site repairs
•   Maintain constant good housekeeping at warehouses
•   Ensure Stores Requisitions unable to be served off the shelf are recorded as appropriate and submitted to Materials Planning for necessary corrective action
•   Develop and implement a perpetual stock-count program
•   Salvage Operations - receipt and disposal of salvage material from production departments
•   Conduct half-yearly statutory stock audits
•   Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures with respect to receiving, storage and issuing activities
•   Hold regular toolbox meetings and ensure strict enforcement of and adherence to company Health Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and Codes of Practices
•   Report and arrange replacement or correction of sub-standard items/conditions/risks and unsafe acts to the appropriate authorities

Maintain and prepare the following operational reports

•   Container turn-around times; Internal lead times for receiving (i.e., time lag between goods arrival and receipt into stock or into system); Lead time for dispatching outbound offsite repairs items No. of wrong items in stock identified per week/month/year; % deviation of computer stock from physical stock at each stock audit.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Tertiary Qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain or Logistics;
•   Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply or equivalent professional institution;
•   Minimum of five (5) years working experience as a stores supervisor in Materials Planning for mining and
process plant spares and consumables, PPEs and other safety-related equipment and consumables;
•   Good Computer Skills in related packages
•   Must be conversant with the Procurement Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana and internationally recognized warehouse/inventory standards
•   Thorough understanding of supply chain practices procedures
•   Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Procurement, Supply Chain in the Mining environment.
•   Well-developed oral and written communication skills
•   Ability to work under pressure with little supervision

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Application Process

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximise the success of your application:

•   Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role you are applying for
•   Limit your CV to 4 pages
•   Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees
•   List your most recent positions first
•   Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to:

Unit Manager – HR Administration,
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road,
Airport Residential Area,
P. O.Box CT 6153,
Accra-Ghana.

Or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 14 March, 2015