GEITA GOLD MINING LTD MARKS COMPLETION OF 2025/2026 GRADUATE AND CRITICAL SKILLS TRAINEE PROGRAMME

Dominic Marandu, Learning and Develoment Manager at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) speaks to the Trainees.

GEITA, TANZANIA, 15 May 2026 – Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has officially marked the completion of its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee and Critical Skills Programme, reaffirming its long-term commitment to developing Tanzanian talent and strengthening local capacity within the mining sector.

The programme, which concluded on 14 May 2026, provided a full year of structured, hands-on professional development to a cohort of 35 Tanzanian graduates deployed across key technical and administrative departments at the mine.

Launched in June 2025, the initiative placed graduates in a wide range of disciplines including geology, electrical engineering, process plant instrumentation, survey, mine planning, metallurgy, records management, public relations and communications, among others. Participants gained practical exposure and real-world industry experience within one of Tanzania’s leading large-scale gold mining operations.

The programme forms part of GGML’s broader strategy to invest in Tanzanian human capital and support national workforce development priorities. With over 25 years of operations in Geita Region, the company has consistently aligned its skills development initiatives with government efforts aimed at enhancing youth employability and preparing graduates for competitive industries.

GGML’s efforts also align closely with Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050), which emphasizes the importance of building a highly skilled and productive workforce capable of driving sustainable economic growth. The national vision underscores the need for Tanzania to transition toward higher-value industries through investment in education, technical expertise and professional training.

Speaking about her experience in the programme, Albina Massawe, a graduate trainee in GGML’s Public Relations and Communications department, highlighted the value of practical workplace learning.

“This program was more than just classroom learning; it involved real work with real stakes, alongside dedicated professionals. I am leaving with skills I could not have gained elsewhere and a much clearer understanding of my own abilities,” she said.

The 2025/2026 cohort joined a company where 98 percent of employees are Tanzanian nationals, while 77 percent of executive management positions are held by Tanzanians. According to GGML, the graduate trainee programme serves as a key pipeline for nurturing future industry professionals and strengthening local leadership within the organisation.

Commenting on the programme’s impact, Douglas Jailes, Acting Director for Human Resources at GGML, reiterated the company’s dedication to professional development and local talent empowerment.

“Investing in Tanzania’s future through professional development is integral to our mission at GGML. Our commitment to nurturing Tanzanian talent is embedded within our core operations. Each graduate emerging from this program acquires essential technical expertise and professional skills that will not only enhance their careers here at GGML but also contribute to the broader mining sector in Tanzania,” he stated.

GGML has announced that applications for the 2026/2027 Graduate and Critical Skills Programme cohort will open in due course. The company has encouraged ambitious and performance-driven Tanzanian graduates to follow its official communication channels for upcoming announcements and application details.