Graduating GGML employees at the Eastern and Southern African Management (ESAMI) in a group photo.
Geita Gold Mining Limited is an independent, global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents.
GGML has been operating in Tanzania since 2000 and is one of the largest and most compliant taxpayers in the country.The company employs over 6,400
people, both directly and through contractors, of whom approximately 98% are
Tanzanian nationals. GGML recognises that its employees are the company’s most
valuable asset and strives to provide them with a safe, healthy and conducive
working environment, as well as opportunities to learn, grow and advance
professionally.
GGML strongly believes in the
importance of its employees to the success of the company. This is also
reflected in the values of AngloGold Ashanti, GGML’s parent company, which are
based on the motto “Your Voices, Our Values.” The company has implemented
numerous initiatives to develop its people at all levels, from entry-level and
graduates to middle managers and executives, and to promote succession planning
to bring more Tanzanians into leadership positions and reduce reliance on
foreign expertise. GGML also invests in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
projects that promote employment growth and skills development for people in
the local community.
Interns in a group photo with Geita
Gold Mining Limited leaders.
GGML has a robust training and
development system that covers all aspects of its operations and functions. The
company regularly trains its employees in areas including technical skills,
safety standards, environmental management, quality control, compliance and
ethics, among others. The company also supports its employees in further
education and professional development through scholarships, study leave and
tuition reimbursement. In addition, GGML for middle management and senior
executives.
GGML has been a strong supporter of
the government’s initiatives to enhance graduate employability in Tanzania and
has been running internship and other graduate programmes for several years.
GGML offers internships for students in various disciplines such as engineering,
geology, finance, human resources, environment, health and safety, community
relations and communications. Through the internships, students gain practical
experience and insight into real work situations in a mining environment. The
internships also serve as a talent pipeline for GGML, as some interns are
offered permanent positions upon completion of their studies. In 2022, GGML
offered internships to 66 students from various institutions whereas this year
the company has offered 50 internships.
GGML is a proud sponsor of the
Female Future Programme (FFP), a leadership development programme for women
coordinated by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) in collaboration
with ESAMI College. The programme aims to equip women with leadership skills and
confidence to take up senior positions in their organisations and contribute to
the economic development of the country. A total of 73 women have enrolled in
the 9th cohort of the FFP, which started in March this year, with five coming
from GGML. The company also supports other initiatives to promote gender
diversity and inclusion in the workplace, such as mentoring, coaching and
networking.
One of the many learning
opportunities GGML offers its employees is the MBA Graduate Programme, which
was launched in collaboration with the Eastern and Southern African Management
Institute (ESAMI) and has proven beneficial to the company’s middle managers.
The programme is delivered by external facilitators from renowned institutions
such as ESAMI College and Strathmore Business School and covers topics
such as strategic management, financial management, project management, change
management, team building, communication skills and emotional intelligence
therefore, participants learn from some of the most respected figures in the
field. It contributes to their professional development as they can
strategically develop their entrepreneurial mindset and learn a holistic
approach to business.
GGML has a clear succession planning
process that identifies employees with high potential and prepares them for
future senior roles within the organisation. The process involves talent
identification, performance appraisal, career planning, coaching and mentoring,
feedback and recognition. The company also has a localisation plan that aims to
increase the representation of Tanzanians in senior management positions and
reduce dependence on expatriates. As a result of these efforts, GGML has
achieved a localisation rate of over 80% at the senior management level.
GGML is not only committed to
developing its own people but also to contributing to the social and economic
development of the communities surrounding the mine. The company has
implemented various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects that promote
employment growth and skills development for people in the local community.
Local entrepreneurs in the Geita
region have greatly benefited since the signing of a capacity building
programme in July 2020 between GGML and the National Economic Empowerment
Council (NEEC). GGML has long received positive recognition for its efforts to
support the host community, and this initiative has really boosted the fortunes
of local entrepreneurs
Apart from the fact that GGML
started its local content initiative as early as 2014 (four years before the
Local Content Regulations came into force ), there has been an increase in the
number of Tanzanian businesses that have been successful in tenders for the
supply of goods and services. The capacity building programme led by NEEC and
GGML has helped many businesses in the Geita region, including youth, women,
and people with disabilities, sharpen their business acumen.
In 2022, at the 46th International
Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam, better known as Sabasaba, GGML won both the Best
Employer and Best Exporter of Minerals Abroad awards. The company was also
recognised as a leading taxpayer, taking second place. In addition, GGML was
also recognised for its compliance with Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF)
procedures at the annual fair.
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