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: Unit Manager - Laboratory

Reporting to the Manager Processing, the short and medium term focus of the role is to complete the set up and commissioning of the laboratory and to build up the capability to operate it effectively long-term. This will include the design and implementation of systems required for laboratory management, particularly the Management Operating System and coaching key personnel in laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures, and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment
•   Complete management of the laboratory and its employees to ensure achievement of targets;
•   Oversee hundreds of daily determinations, applying extensive fire assaying technique, along with some atomic absorption;
•   Oversee preparation and analysis of mining samples from the open pit, e.g. blast samples, drill core samples, stockpiles;
•   Oversee preparation and analysis of process milling samples taken from crushing, grinding, flotation, adsorption, electrowinning and casting stages;
•   Manage all analytical instrumentation, practices, and operations;
•   Supervise assay lab technicians;
•   Review and assign assay lab priorities and personnel as required;
•   Schedule all needed maintenance to resolve issues relating to the laboratory operations;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors degree in analytical chemistry or a related chemical technology diploma;
•   5+ years assay laboratory management experience in a gold mining company;
•   Gold processing production-oriented assaying experience is a must
•   Fire assaying expertise;
•   Excellent reporting skills;
•   Hands-on, energetic, go-getter, on-the-ground approach is essential;
•   Good computer skills in Microsoft office applications and other related packages for this position
•   High technical ability in problem solving, analytical capabilities with special emphasis on laboratory;
•   Leadership experience and thorough understanding of good laboratory practices;
•   A strong desire to coach and develop others by sharing skills and knowledge;
•   Well developed oral and written communication skills;
•   Very good inter departmental relationship;
•   Must be able t oprepare and work with in budget and timelines;
•   Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive in rough terrain.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

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: 03 March, 2015