Superintendent, Long Term Planning

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Lead the strategic and long-term engineering design, scheduling, and reserve optimisation for the mining operation.
• Oversee the development of Life-of-Mine plans, long-term designs, and waste storage strategies that maximise asset value while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development and delivery of annual Life-of-Mine plans, reserves statements, and long-term strategic options.
• Conduct optimisation studies, cut-off grade analysis, and economic evaluations to maximise asset value, and provide production, capital, and operating cost inputs for budgets and 5-year business plans.
• Oversee long-term mine infrastructure design including waste rock dumps, tailings storage facilities, haul roads, and drainage systems, and integrate updated resource models into mine plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks in long-term plans and evaluate technologies or mining methods that improve safety, cost, and resource recovery outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the planning team while building technical capability, succession depth, and a culture of continuous improvement and AGA values.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, technical standards, environmental and safety requirements, support technical reporting and audits, and present long-term plans and business cases to senior management.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration, Mineral Economics, or Project Management will be an advantage.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in mine planning in open pit gold operations.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in long-term or strategic mine planning.
• Supervisory or leadership experience managing technical professionals is desirable.
• Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, NPV analysis, and cost estimation.
• Familiarity with international reporting standards for mineral reserves.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to translate technical data into clear business insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and risk management capability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of mining laws, regulations, and policies.
• High integrity, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.

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Local Benefits

• 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.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.