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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;height:83.2px;border:medium none currentcolor" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:20.8px"> <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">Draughtsman - Mechanical</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:20.8px"> <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:13.3333px">Projects</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:20.8px"> <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:20.8px"> <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">Provide high-quality technical design, detailed 3D modelling, and drafting support for SMPP works, reporting to the Clerks of Works (Mechanical) – Mining Construction.</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">Produce accurate, detailed, and high-quality technical drawings to support the planning, execution, and completion of mining construction projects.</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">Translate conceptual designs, engineering specifications, and field data into precise technical drawings that comply with applicable industry standards and project 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">Ensure all drawings align with defined construction scopes and incorporate environmental management principles (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety standards (OHSAS 18001).</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">Collaborate with electrical and civil draftsmen, Mine Captains, Clerks of Works, project engineers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of deliverables.</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">Control the systematic revision and management of engineering drawings and documentation so they remain current with site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project developments.</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">Conduct risk assessments for all tasks, ensure risks are controlled before and during execution, report all incidents, and ensure investigations and corrective actions are completed on time.</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">Achieve full compliance with set occupational health and safety KPIs and target zero incidents and injuries in areas of involvement or jurisdiction.</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">Fulfil environmental obligations and performance requirements, hold formal meetings, enforce environmental work procedures, investigate incidents, prepare reports with recommendations, attend training, and act on complaints and suggestions.</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">Prepare, revise, and verify mining construction drawings, including detailed layouts and general arrangement drawings, to meet AGAG requirements, design specifications, and construction standards for infrastructure, installations, and upgrade works.</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">Update technical and mechanical drawings to reflect design changes and site conditions and ensure approved versions are used for fabrication and construction works.</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">Engage with contractors in line with procedures and apply quality assurance to ensure timely delivery of mechanical, part, and fabrication drawings from AGA to contractors.</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">Apply quality control processes to collect and manage required data and monitor performance against drafting and documentation standards.</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 current knowledge of Minerals and Mining (Health and Safety and Technical) Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2182) and Mineral and Mining (Explosives) Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2177), and adhere to internal occupational health and safety standards, management system requirements, managerial instructions, codes of practice, Labour Act, and AGA and HR policies.</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">Create and maintain drawing registers tracking drawing numbers, titles, revisions, dates, and status; ensure compliance with company document control procedures and ISO requirements; assign unique drawing numbers per company standards.</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">Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and design instructions; convert rough sketches and design ideas into precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings; interpret dimensions, tolerances, fits, and surface finish requirements; incorporate material specifications; and perform tolerance analysis to ensure dimensional accuracy.</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">Drive timely delivery of drawings to align with project schedules and prevent delays due to drafting errors or omissions.</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">Report on the status of drafting deliverables, highlighting progress, potential delays, and issues related to accuracy or quality to ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.</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">Collaborate with project teams to review and refine drawing standards, improve quality and efficiency, participate in feedback loops, and suggest improvements to drafting practices and processes.</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">Prepare periodic reports identifying opportunities to enhance methods and improve efficiencies within mining construction drafting 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">Foster a culture of accountability by taking ownership of drafting tasks and ensuring designs comply with regulatory and project requirements, while maintaining consistent team performance and cross-functional relationships.</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 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">BSc Mechanical or equivalent Mechanical Engineering degree.</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 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 of 1 to 3 years’ experience in mining or construction operations.</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">Preferably owner’s team, multi-disciplined, design, construction and commissioning experience, with underground mining (SMPP) experience.</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">Understanding of key underground mining practices and construction projects with demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to optimise cost and performance.</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 interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and design instructions and convert them into precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings.</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 interpret dimensions, tolerances, fits, and surface finish requirements; understanding of material specifications; ability to perform tolerance analysis and ensure dimensional accuracy.</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 analytical and problem-solving skills with financial and data interpretation/analysis capability.</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">Good communication and writing skills, including excellent verbal and written communication and report writing skills in English.</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">Skills in business improvement and managing change; strategic exposure to business 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">Ability to engage with different disciplines across workforce levels including management; excellent negotiation and consultation skills; conflict management; mentorship and coaching.</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">Demonstrated capacity to interpret data and action sound short-term tactical decisions; commercial acumen relevant to the role.</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">Safety (basic application): understands key elements of site safety systems, can lead team-based risk assessments, conduct behavioural observations, and participate in reviewing safety system elements such as practices and procedures.</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">Project management (basic application): understands AGA project management standards, has applied them in a minor project to conceptual level, and can lead a minor project while interacting with test work and engineering consultant service providers.</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">Innovation (basic application): identifies and proposes modifications to existing processes to deliver better performance and service.</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 build a disciplined team to deliver planned work to defined standards; manage personal development; build effective working relationships; build trust and accountability; and maximise performance and achievement of results.</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">Alignment with AGA Values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence, Collaboration.</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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