INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Gold Fields Ghana

POSITION: Shift Supervisor - Metallurgy

GRADE: C3
DEPARTMENT: Metallurgy
LOCATION: Tarkwa

Job Summary:
The Metallurgy Department (CIL Section) seeks to employ an experienced and suitable individual for the position of
Shift Supervisor - Metallurgy. The successful applicant will assist in ensuring that management systems, processes
and policies are in place to keep the department running to ensure maximum gold recovery through good co-
ordination of the team.

Key responsibilities:
 Ensure required reagent addition rates are used as determined by the technical metallurgical team
 Ensure supernatant water from the Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) is clarified according to standard
operating procedures
 Ensure that water clarified meets discharge limits as set out in the Environmental Protection Agency's
guidelines for effluent discharge
 Ensure water supply to the CIL plant for the successful running of the milling circuit and all ancillary units.
 Ensure optimum chemical usage in the operations contributing positively to cost reduction in the section.
 Ensure that any residual gold in the supernatant water is adsorbed unto activated carbons for further gold
desorption and recovery processes
 Ensure chemical inventory at the external reagents are kept according to GFGL standards.
 Supervise work at the CIL external reagents and ensuring the timely preparation of reagents for plant use.
 Ensure coordination with the other shifts and promote effective team work aimed at delivery per the
mandate of the designation.
 Ensure area of operation is controlled in accordance with operating procedures
 Ensure compliance with the ICMI code in the treatment section of the plant, as well as maintaining the highest
standards in terms of safety and environmental management systems

Key Requirements:
 A relevant tertiary qualification in Metallurgy/Mineral Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
 At least three (3) years relevant working experience in a Supervisory capacity
 Good working knowledge of the ICMI code and implementation
 Sound understanding of Metallurgical Research and Interpretation of data
 Knowledge of relevant legislation, mine standards and codes of practice
 Well-developed oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with people of diverse cultures
and levels

Our Vision: To be the global leader in sustainable gold mining

  Knowledge in Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel & Power Point)
 Medical fitness for the position and environment
 A valid Ghanaian driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicle

Interested parties should submit detailed curriculum vitae to:

Attention: Sarah Williams Email: Sarah.Williams@goldfields.com Closing Date: 27th August, 2020

Our Vision: To be the global leader in sustainable gold mining