DRIVER

Job Description

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

About This Role

To drive vehicles according to the company’s transport requirements in a safe and prompt manner, so as to transport internal and external stakeholders to various destinations.

In This Role You Will

Transport Duties

Perform pick-ups and drop offs of both documents and personnel daily.
Conduct daily inspection and pre-start checks on vehicles, and complete required vehicle pre-start check list.
Travel to various locations outside of the mine sites as and when required.
Confirm vehicle coordination, arrivals and departures, is carried out in a prompt and safe manner.

Office Operations

Prepare and submit reports on accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and repairs to the Chief Driver.
Provide feedback to the Chief Driver after completion of tasks assigned.
Travel on a regular basis.
To work overtime depending on the travel request.
To move machinery for more than 50% of normal working hours.
Loading and offloading of items.

Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

Senior High School Certificate.
Valid Ghanaian Driver’s License (Category C).

Additional Knowledge

Good knowledge of road traffic signs and regulations.
Good knowledge of Ghana’s geographical map.

Experience

Between 3 to 5 years’ driving experience in a multinational organisation.

Technical Skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with both internal and external stakeholders.
Good customer service skills.

Behavioural Attributes

Punctuality
Confidentiality.
Customer focused.
Patience.
Safety conscious.
Respectful.
Reliability.
Ethical Conduct.
Integrity.
Team player.

Working Conditions

This role is located at the Ahafo South mine site.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com.