<img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/64a26b46/6ad2131a-ddb5-485b-a6a6-d.png"> AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc Incorporated in the Isle of Man Registration Number 001177V Registered as an Overseas Company in the United Kingdom UK Company Number FC034822 Registered Office: Third Floor 5, Hobhouse Court Suffolk Street London SW1Y 4HH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 203 968 3320 Fax: +44 (0) 203 968 3325 Website: <a href="http://www.anglogoldashanti.com">www.anglogoldashanti.com</a>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. <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:524.5pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none" 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"> POSITION </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Senior Specialist Underground Operations </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"> DEPARTMENT </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Technical Services </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"> LOCATION </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Johannesburg, South Africa </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"> EMPLOYMENT STATUS </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Permanent </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Underground Operations to provide operational insight, technical support, and site-based guidance across its Africa Business Unit. This role is focused on ensuring underground mining activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards, while strengthening the link between mine planning and operational delivery. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES <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">Support safe and efficient underground mining operations across drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, dumping, and development activities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Provide technical and operational guidance on mine plans, schedules, production strategies, standards, and work practices.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Assist sites in identifying operational risks, resolving day-to-day technical issues, and improving conformance to company standards.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to short-, medium-, and long-term planning by validating assumptions, sequencing, and equipment strategies.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, cost control, equipment utilisation, and operational efficiency.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Support capability building through coaching, mentoring, and practical guidance to site leadership and operational teams</li> </ul> ROLE REQUIREMENTS Education & Qualification <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">Qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline</li> </ul> Experience, Knowledge and Skills <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">Minimum 15 years’ relevant mining experience</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Proven experience in senior technical, advisory, or operational leadership roles</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to interpret mine designs and schedules</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Strong track record in business improvement, change management, and operational readiness</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Sound commercial, financial decision-making, and risk management capability</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Willingness to undertake extensive business travel </li> </ul> BENEFITS SUMMARY <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">AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.</li> </ul> APPLICATION PROCESS <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">AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">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.</li> </ul>Directors: N A Duggan (Chairman) / M H Levy / S J Scott / M J Kirkwood / R P H Hayes (Executive)

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