Logistics Officer
Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in South Africa, with operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s South East of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its head office in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast growing town of Geita, and also a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:
Position: Logistics Officer (Based in Dar es Salaam)
Job Number: GGM-2019-XFC-07.
Number of Positions: 01.
Works For: Senior Supervisor – Logistics
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management /Logistics & Transport/Clearing & Forwarding or equivalent.
Experience.
At least 5 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding operations in the mining environment or equivalent.
Purpose of the Role:
Ensuring an effective and efficient clearing and forwarding of imported and exported goods.
Main or Key Accountabilities:
The Logistics Officer’s duties will be the following and not limited to;
- Focal point for clearing of goods imported from overseas through in all Tanzania border entry points/ports (Dar es Salaam Port, Julius Nyerere International Airport, Mwanza, Sirali, Tunduma, etc)
- Receive shipment pre-alerts and initiate duty assessment requests with TASAC
- Follow up on duty assessments from TASAC and submit duty payment requests to GGM Finance department for duty payments
- Follow on the various permits from other regulatory authorities (GCLA, TBS, TMDA, SUMATRA, Ministry responsible for Transport etc) required during importation and transportation of goods
- Coordinate payment of fees and release of goods from organisations (TPA, TICTS, Shipping Companies, ICDs, etc) involved in importation, handling and storage of goods
- Coordinate verification of goods with the relevant authorities (Port Terminals, TASAC, TRA, TBS, TMDA etc)
- Work with inland logistics contractor to ensure smooth loading and transporting goods to site.
- Coordinate resolution of issues related to documentation required in clearance process
- Follow up on exports from mine site with Logistics contractor and relevant authorities and Port Terminals.
- Management reporting on agreed key performance areas.
Additional Requirements:
- Good Microsoft skills
- Valid Tanzania Driver’s License
- Good analytical abilities and attention to details
- Good problem-solving skills
- Is a strong negotiator
- Good knowledge of Tanzania Laws and Regulations related to Clearing and Forwarding, Customs declaration, TASAC Clearance processes and Shipping Incoterms)
- Willing to work on extra hours including w/ends and public holidays where necessary
Mode of Application:
Application cover letter (Subject should be: Logistics Officer and/or quote the job number), detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees, to be forwarded to below address.
You will be required to bring original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
Contact Address:
Senior Manager Human Resources,
Geita Gold Mining Ltd,
P.O.Box 532,
Geita.
Email: [email protected]
NB: Internal applicants may submit applications to departmental HR Officer. All internal applications must be endorsed by the applicant’s head of department.
Application Deadline:
Application letters should reach the above on or before 15 November 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
