Senior Underground Planning Engineer
Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
Incorporated in the Isle of Man
Registration Number 001177V
Registered as an Overseas Company in the United Kingdom
UK Company Number FC034822
Registered Office:
Third Floor
5, Hobhouse Court
Suffolk Street
London SW1Y 4HH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 203 968 3320
Fax: +44 (0) 203 968 3325
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
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POSITION |
Senior Underground Planning Engineer |
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DEPARTMENT |
Underground department |
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LOCATION |
Egypt, Cairo |
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS |
Permanent |
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
Provides technical leadership for underground production planning, drill & blast engineering, and life-of-mine (LOM) ventilation modelling. Located in Cairo, Egypt, this permanent role translates long-range strategy into executable mid- and short-term schedules while driving cost optimization and strict safety compliance.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Production Scheduling: Develop 3-month, quarterly, and annual production schedules using Deswik, integrating backfill, equipment, and geotechnical constraints.
- Drill & Blast Optimization: Design precise drill patterns, charging plans, and firing sequences to meet fragmentation targets and minimize dilution.
- Ventilation Engineering: Maintain and update LOM ventilation models using VentSim to control airflow, dust, and diesel particulate matter (DPM).
- Compliance & Performance: Monitor variance in tons, grade, and cycle-time; embed risk-based critical controls into designs to prevent high-potential incidents (HPIs).
- Team Leadership: Coach junior mining engineers, manage specialized software licensing, and present decision-ready dashboards to underground leadership.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
- Medical fitness certificate for underground work, underground driving authorization
- Blasting/Explosives Handling certificates
- Mine Ventilation Certificate (required)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- 6–8 years in underground mining operations, specifically focusing on longhole open stoping, mid-term planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Advanced proficiency in Deswik, VentSim, and data analytics (Excel/Power BI).
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.
Directors: N A Duggan (Chairman) / M H Levy / S J Scott / M J Kirkwood / R P H Hayes (Executive)