Specialist, Mining Contracts

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. 

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as per the details below:

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• The Specialist Mining Contracts ensures the effective management, administration, and optimization of mining, technical, and operational contracts.
• This role involves interpreting commercial terms, monitoring contractor performance against KPIs, and integrating contract requirements into operational planning.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contract Administration: Maintain documentation, validate cost submissions, and manage variations or progress claims to ensure site governance.
• Performance & Compliance: Monitor contractor productivity and KPIs, spending approximately 30% of time in the field for compliance verification.
• Commercial Analysis: Support cost modeling, rate analysis, and commercial evaluations for tenders and renewals.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Technical teams to align contractor deliverables with operational and budget requirements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
• Possession of a recognized professional First Aid Certificate and a MINCOM Shift boss or higher Certificate of Competency is desirable but not a pre-requisite.
• Valid Ghanaian manual driver's licence (as required by site).

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining, technical services, commercial analysis, or contract administration.
• Experience interpreting mining contract scopes, schedules of rates, claims, and contractor performance data.
• Demonstrated experience in mining cost modelling
• Understanding of underground mining methods, production activities, development sequencing, and operational cost drivers.
• Ability to validate physicals, quantities, labour/equipment usage, and contractor submissions against contract terms.
• Experience contributing to reconciliation processes and cost variance analysis.
• Exposure to planning inputs (e.g. development metres, stope sequences, infrastructure timing) to support alignment between commercial requirements and operational delivery.
• Training or exposure to mine scheduling software such as Deswik is required.
• Training or exposure to mining contract management, commercial analysis and cost modelling
• Proficiency in Excel for cost modelling, analysis, reconciliation, and dashboard reporting.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, contract governance, and cost structures.
• Ability to work underground as required, including travel between work areas.

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

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