Sr. Specialist, Operations Geology

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.  

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OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Deliver high-level technical support across operational mine geology and support the continuous improvement of grade control, geological modelling, orebody interpretation, and short- to medium-term mine planning.
• Support production and reconciliation tracking and ensure geological information is effectively integrated into day-to-day mining decisions to optimise ore extraction, minimise geological risk, and uphold best-practice standards.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support safe work practices and contribute to a culture where safety is the first value, including assistance with incident and accident investigations where required.
• Manage and improve grade control systems, drilling, sampling, assaying, ore delineation, and geological data QA/QC to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
• Provide geological interpretation and modelling support, including structural geology application, 3D geological modelling, geostatistics, and geological inputs into mine plans and production schedules.
• Support operational mine geology activities across open pit and underground environments, including orebody identification, blast movement monitoring, and management of overbreak and underbreak.
• Monitor ore production tracking, stockpile management, end-of-month surveying, mine-to-mill reconciliation, variance analysis, and geological risk management.
• Apply technical standards, support audits and reviews, collaborate across operational and technical teams, and mentor geology teams to strengthen capability and compliance.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification such as Honours, MSc, or PhD in Economic Geology, Mining Geology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant training in mine geology, resource estimation, geostatistics, or mineral resource management is highly desirable.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as AusIMM, AIG, or SME is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 7-10 years’ experience in operational mine geology within open pit and underground gold mining environments.
• Demonstrated experience in grade control, ore-waste delineation, geological mapping, logging, and short- to medium-term geological modelling.
• Proven experience in geological interpretation, reconciliation analysis, and improving orebody knowledge and production performance.
• Experience integrating mine geology with mine planning, drill and blast, survey, and processing teams.
• Experience implementing and maintaining QA/QC systems, geological databases, and sampling and assay protocols.
• Experience participating in or leading technical reviews, audits, and compliance processes aligned with corporate technical governance.
• Exposure to multi-site or regional roles is desirable, preferably within Africa or similar large-scale gold operations.
• Advanced competence in orebody identification, geological mapping, logging, and structural interpretation.
• Strong capability in ore-waste boundary definition, grade control modelling, and optimisation of drilling and sampling strategies.
• Strong understanding of grade control systems, sampling theory, sample QA/QC, assay protocols, and geological database integrity.
• High proficiency with 3D geological modelling software such as Datamine, Leapfrog, and Vulcan.
• Competence in geostatistical methods, variography, estimation workflows, and linking grade control and resource models.
• Strong capability in mine-to-mill reconciliation, variance identification, corrective action planning, and preparation of technical reports and decision-support documentation.
• Ability to identify and communicate geological risk, support integrated planning, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, initiative, and continuous improvement capability.

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.

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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.