Superintendent 2 - UG HME Maintenance

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Provide sound and ethical leadership to the underground HME maintenance team to maintain high standards of equipment maintenance and repair, promote workplace safety, and optimize equipment availability and reliability.
• Support the technical development of key national maintenance team members to strengthen skills and build a highly competent workforce.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead safe maintenance execution by identifying and managing workplace hazards, promoting HSE compliance, implementing 5S practices, and ensuring team compliance with underground induction requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors and trades personnel, ensuring work is completed to OEM requirements and best practice standards for fitment, installation and repair quality.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution by developing scopes of work, supporting work packages and procedures, managing emerging work, and helping maintain equipment availability and reliability.
• Monitor workforce capability through training, skills development and maintenance of training records to build a competent team able to work with limited supervision.
• Coordinate effective maintenance control by ensuring inspection findings are captured in the appropriate systems, work orders are completed and closed on time, and major failures are documented through repair reports.
• Work closely with planning and support teams to optimize spares and materials, support backlog management, participate in the on-call roster, and ensure equipment rebuilds and component life tracking are effectively managed.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Vocational training with demonstrated significant mobile equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Qualified Mechanical Technician.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in heavy mining underground equipment maintenance repair.
• At least 5 years' experience in managerial roles within a multi-national organization.
• At least 6 years at a senior underground management level.
• Experience with CAT and Sandvik equipment maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Strong root cause analysis capability.
• Proven asset equipment maintenance capability and the ability to support site-wide asset reliability improvement initiatives.
• Computer literacy in Outlook, Internet and MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively, influence and motivate others, and foster collaboration and teamwork.
• Professionalism, sound leadership, and commitment to personal development.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.  

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.  

• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.  

• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.