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Sr. Specialist - Mining Projects (Obuasi, GH) @ Anglogold Ashanti Limited

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<p> </p> <p><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/64a26b46/6ad2131a-ddb5-485b-a6a6-d.png"></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as per the details below:</p> <p> </p><table class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:524.5pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:medium none currentcolor" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">POSITION</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Senior Specialist - Mining Projects</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">DEPARTMENT</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Projects</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">LOCATION</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Obuasi Mine </span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">EMPLOYMENT STATUS</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fixed Term</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:127.85pt;border-width:medium 1.0pt medium medium;border-style:none solid none none;border-color:currentcolor windowtext currentcolor currentcolor;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">CLOSING DATE</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt;border:medium none currentcolor"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">21st July 2026</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 106.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-106.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of underground infrastructure and capital projects by ensuring project scopes, designs, schedules, and construction are integrated into planning systems and aligned with operational and strategic priorities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provide technical oversight and coordination of project execution activities within assigned mining block(s), facilitate effective communication between project engineering, planning, and operational teams, and contribute to optimisation, compliance with technical standards, and continuous improvement of project delivery processes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prepare accurate mining construction drawings for infrastructure, installations, and upgrades.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrate and uphold AngloGold Ashanti’s values in all decisions, actions, and professional conduct.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Allocate a minimum of 30% of time to actively support full compliance with site safety requirements and foster a culture of zero harm across all activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain a minimum of 30% underground presence to support operational effectiveness, validate designs, and contribute to continuous improvement through direct engagement with execution teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ensure compliance with project planning standards through the development, maintenance, and application of project documentation, risk assessments, and Project Work Instructions that support safe and effective project delivery.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support the project engineering team through knowledge sharing, mentoring activities, and participation in collaborative project reviews.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Participate in planning forums and coordination meetings to ensure project activities are integrated with operational schedules, mine planning requirements, and infrastructure development priorities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain and update mine services and reticulation line drawings to ensure ongoing accuracy and alignment with operational and infrastructure requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate the planning, review, and execution tracking of underground capital projects and infrastructure within assigned mining block(s), including integration of project designs and activity sequencing into Deswik systems.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor project progress underground and coordinate with operational teams and contractors to ensure activities are executed in accordance with approved scope, schedule, and safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support the evaluation of capital projects through technical inputs, design reviews, documentation preparation, and stakeholder engagement.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support the preparation of capital project proposals including cost estimates, scope definition, and documentation required for AFE submissions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and provide updates on cost performance and potential variances.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to the review of project-related engineering deliverables including drill designs, charge plans, and supporting infrastructure documentation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support business improvement initiatives and contribute to the implementation of project-related improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and project delivery performance.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">ROLE REQUIREMENTS</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">Education &amp; Qualification</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Additional training in project management or underground infrastructure planning is desirable.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">PMP or GHIE certification is an advantage.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">Experience</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Minimum 7 years’ experience in underground mining, with exposure to infrastructure or project-focused roles.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Working knowledge of capital project evaluation, mine services design, and underground project execution.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with integrating drill designs and infrastructure layouts into mine planning software (e.g. Deswik).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Exposure to alliance-style contractor–owner environments and cross-functional collaboration.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of project scopes, sequencing, and cost alignment within operational schedules.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20">Knowledge &amp; Skills</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in Deswik CAD and MS Excel; familiarity with Deswik Scheduler is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in AutoCAD.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong written and verbal communication skills to support planning discussions and documentation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Analytical mindset with attention to design accuracy, compliance, and execution requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work underground as required, including travel between work areas.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Capable of using a computer for extended periods in an office environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Physically fit to meet site medical and functional capacity requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Valid Ghanaian manual driver’s licence (as required by site).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#231f20"> </span></strong></p><p> </p> <p>MODE OF APPLICATION</p> <p>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</p> <p><a href="https://www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers">www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers</a></p> <p> </p> <p>BEWARE OF CONMEN! AGA does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +233556582933 or 0322296755 (rates apply) or use our speak-up direct and toll-free numbers: International Line: +27315715654; Toll- Free Number: 0800400001 or emailing [email protected] or use the internet at <a href="https://www.tip-offs.com">www.tip-offs.com</a></p> <p> </p>

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