Workplace Type: Hybrid – Remote/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.
Launch Your Career with Newmont’s Graduate Development Program!
Newmont’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is the flagship program for recent university graduates. Each year, Newmont selects the most promising graduates to join our workforce and provide them with the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up through a structured two-year rotational program. GDP participants help Newmont achieve its purpose – to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. This purpose is guided by five core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Responsibility.
This year’s GDP is focused on specific areas of expertise: Ventilation Engineering and Mine Dispatch. This means that we are looking for graduates who have relevant degrees skills and interest in these disciplines. If you are passionate about ventilation and mine dispatch and want to contribute to Newmont’s vision of sustainable and responsible mining, this is the program for you!
Before You Apply Here:
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As a Graduate Trainee You Get To:
Undergo job rotations between teams within your discipline, giving you exposure to a variety of experiences over the two-year program.
Participate in meaningful work assignments and cross functional projects with clear goals and objectives.
Have structured job shadowing, allowing you to gain insight into areas outside of your discipline.
Engage in workplace coaching and mentoring to ensure your success.
Receive personal and leadership development opportunities for continuous learning.
Participate in structured activities with your peers to build your professional network.
Be exposed to an inclusive environment that truly values differences.
Have access to full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Tertiary qualifications for Ventilation: Mining, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with a second class upper or higher.
Tertiary qualification for Mine Dispatch: Mining Engineering with a second class upper or higher.
Experience:
You must have completed National Service in 2023 or currently undergoing National Service and due to complete this year 2024.
National Service experience within a mining company will be an added advantage.
You must have knowledge in gold mining or broader hard rock mining.
Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
Strong strategic mindset and leadership potential.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills.
Assertive, influential and persuasive.
Presentation skills.
Proactive and results driven.
Customer focused.
High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
Goal oriented and reliable.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Reliable, flexible and independent.
Safety conscious.
Strong attention to detail and deliver high levels of accuracy.
Self-motivated and results driven.
Able to work in a multi-national environment.
Working Conditions
The position is located at our Ahafo South Underground mine .
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 .
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