Senior Specialist - Open Pit Operations

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

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.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned mining professional who can support operational excellence, improve field execution, and influence safety, productivity, and cost performance across multiple sites.

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Open Pit Operations to provide operational insight, technical support, and site-based guidance across its Africa Business Unit. This role is focused on improving the safe, efficient, and consistent execution of open pit mining activities by strengthening the link between mine planning and operational delivery.

The successful candidate will support open pit operations through technical input, operational reviews, field-based problem solving, and the application of mining standards across drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, dumping, and pit development activities. The role also contributes to operational readiness, productivity improvement, cost control, capability building, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support safe and efficient open pit mining operations across drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, dumping, and pit development.
• Provide technical and operational guidance on mine plans, schedules, production strategies, standards, and work practices.
• Assist sites in identifying operational risks, resolving day-to-day technical issues, and improving conformance to company standards.
• Contribute to planning validation, sequence reviews, and alignment between mine design assumptions and operational reality.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, equipment utilisation, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Influence site capability through coaching, operational leadership support, stakeholder engagement, and contractor guidance where required

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Degree in a relevant mining-related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the open pit mining industry
• Strong experience in senior technical, advisory, or operational leadership roles
• Proven ability to interpret mine designs and schedules
• Sound knowledge of open cut mining methods, drill and blast, load and haul, pit sequencing, and fleet management systems
• Strong commercial, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change management capability
• Willingness to undertake extensive business travel

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company’s careers website.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

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