AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Supervisor – Emergency Response at Geita Gold Mine. This role is suited to individuals with extensive emergency response and mine rescue experience who are committed to maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with international mining and occupational safety standards.
The successful candidate will lead emergency preparedness initiatives, coordinate rescue operations, and ensure the mine’s emergency response systems remain effective and compliant. Applications are open until 30 July 2026.
About AngloGold Ashanti
AngloGold Ashanti is a leading global gold mining company operating across four continents with a portfolio of mining, exploration, and development projects. The company is committed to responsible mining practices, environmental stewardship, employee wellbeing, and sustainable community development while maintaining world-class safety standards.
Position Details
- Position: Supervisor – Emergency Response
- Department: Health & Safety / EMS
- Location: Geita Gold Mine, Geita, Tanzania
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Application Deadline: 30 July 2026
Responsibilities
- Develop emergency rescue plans for high-risk operational areas.
- Support the Emergency Response Specialist in reviewing and updating emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate disaster response and crisis management activities.
- Develop and deliver emergency response training programmes.
- Ensure competency standards for the Emergency Response Team are maintained.
- Inspect fire and rescue equipment and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Supervise daily emergency response operations, drills, and exercises.
- Participate in site-wide risk assessments and identify high-risk areas.
- Assist with medical evacuation of injured or ill employees.
- Coordinate emergency incidents requiring Emergency Response Team deployment.
- Conduct fire safety awareness sessions during pre-start and toolbox meetings.
- Recommend appropriate firefighting and rescue equipment.
- Prepare weekly and monthly emergency response reports.
- Conduct fire and rescue equipment inventory assessments.
- Monitor compliance with fire and rescue standards, including IMIU requirements.
- Monitor critical controls related to fire safety, ventilation, confined spaces, and working at heights.
- Oversee automatic fire suppression systems.
- Organize resources and conduct audits to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 requirements.
- Promote safe work practices through risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Lead containment operations during hazardous substance incidents.
- Coordinate emergency response to chemical spills, hydrocarbon leaks, and tailings failures.
- Manage firefighting foam and water usage to minimize environmental impacts.
- Supervise safe handling and disposal of hazardous emergency waste.
- Design and conduct environmental emergency response drills.
Qualifications Required
- Relevant qualification in an Emergency Services discipline at Senior Fire Fighter level or equivalent.
- Completion of Secondary School Education.
- Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
Experience Required
- Minimum of three years’ experience in emergency response within both open-pit and underground mining operations.
Knowledge and Skills
- Physical and mental fitness for emergency response duties.
- Manual vehicle driving skills.
- Knowledge of the Mining (Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Protection) Regulations, 2010, Part IV Regulation 49 on Emergency Preparedness.
- Firefighting techniques.
- Rope rescue operations.
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response.
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) operations.
- Confined space rescue.
- Water rescue techniques.
- NOSHC certification.
- Certificate III in Mine Rescue.
- SDP and SLP qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the AngloGold Ashanti online recruitment portal.
Applicants are required to submit:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter addressed to the Director Human Resources, Geita Gold Mining Ltd, with the subject line “Supervisor – Emergency Response”.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Email address and telephone contacts.
- Names and addresses of three referees.
Applicants should upload only certificates relevant to the advertised position. Original certificates will be required during the interview process if shortlisted.
Internal applicants must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager Once Removed (MoR).
Applications must be submitted no later than 30 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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