Graduate Trainee - Surface at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

About This Role:

• 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  Ahafo and Akyem Mine sites and learn our business from the ground up through a structured two-year rotational program. 
• The GDP participants help us to achieve our 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. 

In This Role You Will:

• 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 fixed-term employment with comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical/Minerals Engineering, Geological/Geology Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) not less than a Second Class Upper.

Experience: 

• Must have completed National Service in 2021 or currently undergoing National Service and due to complete this year 2022.
• National Service experience with a mining company will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of gold mining or broader hard rock mining.

Technical Skills:

• 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.
• Act professional and show respect.
• Pro-active and results and quality 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.
• Must be self-motivated and results driven.
• Able to work in a multi-national environment.