Project Scheduler

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About Us

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. 

Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community. The AGA Africa Business Unit is seeking experienced and self-motivated persons to join our team.

The Opportunity

To provide planning and scheduling support to senior project scheduler, including schedule development, 
schedule risk analysis, scenario planning, and predict performance for medium and large projects in the 
Africa Business Unit (ABU) Project.

Accountabilities

• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed  on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Investigate all environmental incidents in assigned work areas and prepare reports with recommendations for the departmental Manager for onward submission to the Environmental Manager or his representative.
• Responsible for the setup, implementation, maintenance, and management of the baseline project master schedule and performance baseline to AGA Planning and Scheduling standards
• Assist the Snr Project scheduler in managing and maintaining the Primavera planning system.
• Support the Project Controls team by providing accurate and timely planning information, such as schedule performance updates, schedule variance analysis, and corrective actions to  support decision-making processes.
• Prepare project reports including S-Curves, Dashboard, earned value management for medium and major projects >$ 10m.
• Ensure schedules are aligned to appropriate WBS, contracting, and procurement strategies.
• Conduct schedule analysis utilising resource loading and levelling, S curves, and histograms to ensure schedules are attainable and realistic.
• Oversee planning and scheduling resources to ensure adequate information and support are provided to the senior management team.
• Proactively address schedule changes and incorporate formally approved changes into the schedule.
• Review contractor and third-party schedules before incorporating them into the project master schedule
• Actively participate in schedule review meetings and proactively address schedule changes and incorporate formally approved changes into the schedule

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  Below are required Qualifications and Competencies/Experience: 

Qualifications

•  Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Project Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Project Management PMP Certified is an advantage

Experiences

• Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience in mining project planning and scheduling management.
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in managing schedules for medium & major projects (>$50m – $100m).
•  Proven knowledge of related project controls functions specifically planning and control, progress measurement, cost management, change control and reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS project Softwares

Culture and benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions, and career development opportunities.   At AGA, we consider learning as a shared responsibility, and your personal development is important to us.  

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should view the full advert details on the company’s career page address below and submit applications, with a detailed CV, online via

www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers

Closing Date : 27th August 2025

BEWARE OF CONMEN! AGA does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +233556582933 or 0322296755 (rates apply) or use our speak-up direct and toll-free numbers: International Line: +27315715654; Toll- Free Number:  0800400001 or emailing  speakupAGA@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com