Director, Engineering

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

The Director Global Engineering is responsible for interpreting the overall global project strategies formulated at the executive level and developing the required best practices, operational systems, rules, design and engineering solutions to achieve the goals and objectives of the projects.  The role should ensure well integrated designs that can be executed in a brownfield’s environment, through the delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions and associated project management. This role requires a deep understanding of mining processes, advanced engineering principles, project management, cost estimating, project scheduling and leadership skills to effectively manage design and project management teams and collaborate with other departments, stakeholders, and clients.

As the Director Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, project managers, and technical staff, as well as managing external Tier-1 EPCM contractors while managing the design phase, specifications, scope of work, cost estimation and budget development of various projects, from feasibility studies to execution and commissioning. You will drive the design and development of mining infrastructure (Open Pit and Underground), Processing plants, and other related assets, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and the company’s strategic objectives. The role also provides adhoc technical assistance to the sites for trouble shooting within the Process Plants and non-Process Infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Context setting/long term planning: Establishes strategic goals, defines objectives, and ensures alignment across teams for effective project delivery Develop and monitor best practice operational systems, design guidelines, and quality control measures for the Global Project Engineering function.
• Budget development: Accurate cost estimation, resource planning, and reducing risks to optimize project finances.
• Budget deliver: Manages resources, timelines, and finances to ensure projects meet their milestones and financial targets.
• People capability: Builds and develops skilled teams while optimizing resource allocation and fostering innovation.
• Effectiveness/Capacity improvement via systems (systematic improvement): Drives process improvements, adopts best practices, and enhances efficiency in project execution.
• Stakeholder relationships: Ensures seamless collaboration and communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams for successful outcomes. Contractually manage large-value, complex, and long-duration (>12 months) engineering and design contracts.  Oversee the appointment and management of external consultants and EPCM contractors
• Risk Management/Safety: Identifies, mitigates, and manages risks while implementing safety measures to ensure compliance and project security.

Qualifications:

• A degree qualification in a relevant science or engineering related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Master’s) are advantageous.
• Registration with Professional Engineers  body (Engineers Australia, ECSA)  as a Chartered/Professional Engineer.
• At least 15 Years demonstrated experience in design and gold mining and projects
• Strong project commercial/contractual background.
• Must have Senior Management experience, preferably within an Owner’s team environment and have managed EP, EPCM ,EPC contractors and specialist consultants in a project study ,design and execution environment.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Directors:  G Patterson     J Munanka     KV Naidoo     B Sangqu     B Chauke