Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

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 (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, including contractors.  

Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

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

The GIS Specialist will play a key role in managing, analyzing, and applying spatial data to support land access, compensation, resettlement planning, community feedback, and livelihood restoration activities for the Teberebie Project.

This role helps ensure that:

• Land access and compensation processes are accurate, transparent, and defensible
• Spatial data supports regulatory compliance, IFC safeguard requirements, and community trust
• Management decisions are informed by reliable, integrated spatial intelligence
• Support to the complaints and grievance processes of the project

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Remote Sensing, or a related field
• ESRI Certification or a specialization in Remote Sensing is an added advantage
• A postgraduate qualification in GIS, Land Administration, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 5–7 years’ professional GIS experience, including demonstrated support to mining or large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in land access, compensation, and resettlement activities
• Proven ability to integrate spatial and social datasets
• Experience supporting RAPs, LRPs, or livelihood restoration programs
• Experience engaging with traditional authorities and regulatory bodies

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in:
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • QGIS
  • Global Mapper
  • GPS/GNSS data processing
• Strong spatial analysis and cartographic skills
• Experience working with drone imagery and remote sensing datasets
• Data management, validation, and QA/QC capabilities
• Advanced Information Management application skills
• Ability to clearly explain GIS outputs to non‑technical audiences
• Strong report writing and visual communication skills
• Confidence engaging with communities, regulators, and management

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.
• AngloGold Ashanti is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage females to apply
• 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.

Mode of Application

Please note that applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal at https://www.anglogoldashanti.com/careers before close of business on: 

Applicants not contacted within 31 days of applying, should consider their application unsuccessful.

▪ AAIL is an equal opportunity employer.

▪ Women with the required criteria are encouraged to apply.