Security Guard - Asanko Gold Ghana Limited

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the multi-pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti region of Ghana.  Galiano Gold are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine. 

Job Description

A vacancy exists in our Safety, Health and Security Department for the position of SECURITY GUARD

Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day security function and activities at the Process Plant to safeguard the movement of bullion samples to the assay laboratory, prevent anti-illegal mining activities and to ensure bullion shipment and other gold room activities are performed in accordance with Company Security Standards. 

Key Responsibilities

• Escort bullion samples from the Process Plant to the Met Lab for analysis and weighing;
• Safeguard the gold room for smelting duties;
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling and inspecting perimeter fence, equipment, and access points in the Process Plant, control access to and from the Gold Room and conduct appropriate searching;
• Grant access to Knelson Concentrator / ILR by booking entry of personnel to-and-fro working at the Pregnant Solution Tank;
• Respond to security emergency situations in the Process Plant;
• Support the in-house Security Supervisor for bullion shipments;
• Prevent losses and damage to property by reporting irregularities to duty security supervisor;
• Assist in the identification and assessment of security risks at the Process Plant and recommend appropriate preventive or mitigating measures;
• Protect the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues;
• Secure the Process Plant for shutdown activities by preventing theft incidents and other security related issues;
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• A minimum of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in General Science or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in security duties in a gold mining company and/or with previous service in the Military/ Police Service or allied institutions;
• Previous commendable work with any private or public security organisation will be an added advantage;
• Exposure to modern assets protection techniques and procedures;
• Must be experienced in general security operations in a gold processing plant;
• Sound understanding of access control techniques and procedures;
• Experience in searching protocols and procedures both vehicle and human;
• Sound understanding of anti-illegal mining operations and the techniques to prevent such activities on the company’s concessions;

Skills

• Ability to write security reports, read and interpret security operating procedures, and manuals;
• Good team player with the strong duty of care skills;                                
• Must be proactive and demonstrate the ability to take appropriate initiatives; 
• Ability to undertake security surveillance and work with intelligence in relations to security operations and make timely interventions and recommendations;
• Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism;
• Good communication skills and coordinating ability;
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems;
• Ability to keep and manage sensitive and confidential information; 
• Ability to monitor, plan, organize and prioritize tasks;
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and database management;
• Must be circumspect in information handling and have exceptional attention to details;
• Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situations.