Technician 2 - Radio

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is hiring a Technician 2 - Radio for its Asset Management & Engineering department at the Geita Gold Mine in Tanzania. The role keeps HME and LME equipment maintained to OEM standards, supports the Senior Supervisor in reducing rework in the Auto Electrical function and guides the team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair two-way radio communication systems, standalone towers and associated equipment to OEM requirements.
• Install and configure repeaters, Radwin units, VHF/UHF frequencies, code plugs, solar systems and backup battery systems.
• Inspect equipment for damage or defects, record findings, complete repairs and report completion to the Supervisor.
• Plan work, contribute to work planning and deliver it within timeframes while minimising operational impact.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, use tools safely and guide the workforce on correct fitment and installation.

Required profile

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication and VHF/UHF Radio Communication, or equivalent.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• At least 5 to 10 years of experience maintaining and installing VHF/UHF and digital/analog radio systems, GSM and solar systems.
• Experience installing two-way radio systems on heavy mining equipment such as Caterpillar, RH340, RH170, Terex MT4400 and Komatsu.

Required skills

• Troubleshooting and repairing VHF repeaters, combiners and duplexers, including tuning and setup.
• Knowledge of tower repair, Radwin and Cambium radio links, fibre optic splicing, TrBonet Watch and Enterprise, CCTV, networking and leaky feeder tunnel radio.
• Ability to work on surface and underground equipment and perform auto electrical work.
• Auto electrical and air conditioning repair knowledge is an added advantage.

What we offer

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave and public holidays in line with company policy.