Senior Specialist - Underground Mine Planning

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

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Underground Mine Planning to provide high-level mine planning support across its Africa Business Unit. This role is responsible for developing mine planning strategies that maximise value, support life-of-mine planning, contribute to reserve processes, and provide technical support to operations in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and support strategic underground mine planning options that improve value and operational performance
• Assist sites with mine designs, schedules, annual budgets, and planning inputs
• Provide technical support for mining studies, projects, and operational planning activities
• Analyse operational performance against budget and forecast in terms of production and cost
• Support reserve reporting, technical assurance, and planning standardisation across sites
• Identify and help implement improvement opportunities that support value creation
• Contribute to performance reporting, planning benchmarks, and underground mining standards
• Support mine engineering and planning teams through guidance, collaboration, and capability building
• Assist with annual rate reviews and tender evaluation support where required

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Degree in a relevant mining-related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least 8 years’ relevant underground mining experience
• Strong underground mine planning software capability, preferably Deswik
• Experience in budget planning schedules and reserve processes
• Exposure to different underground mining methods
• Practical understanding of the mining value chain, including mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, and projects
• Strong analytical, commercial, financial, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• 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