Director, Metallurgy

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Johannesburg is seeking a Director of Metallurgy to provide technical services and manage technology projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in metallurgical or related engineering and over 15 years of experience in the mining industry. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. Expect a competitive salary aligned with the company's scales.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strategic, 3-5 year perspective.
• Willingness to take well-reasoned stands on important matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide global technical services to operations, projects, and full asset potential activities.
• Lead SME input in FAP opportunity development and execution.
• Mentor metallurgists at all levels.

Skills

Strong background in production and management

Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills

Leadership skills to work effectively with high-performing teams

Strategic and analytical thinking capabilities

Education

Degree in metallurgical engineering, process engineering, or chemical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Director, Metallurgy

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: August 30, 2025

Objective of the Role

To provide metallurgical technical services to operations, projects, and full asset potential. Manage technology roadmap projects in metallurgy.

Education & Qualifications

• A degree in metallurgical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strategic, 3-5 year perspective.
• Strong background in production and management.
• Proven track record in business improvement and change management.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Leadership skills to work effectively with high-performing teams.
• High energy and enthusiasm with a focus on high performance.
• Willingness to take well-reasoned stands on important matters.

Role Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

• Model behavior aligned with AGA Safety Vision and Values, supporting incident investigations.
• Provide global technical services to operations, projects, and full asset potential activities, including:
• Offering expert guidance to business units and functions.
• Leading SME input in FAP opportunity development and execution.
• Supporting M&A due diligence and project reviews.
• Building relationships with external vendors, OEMs, and research institutions.
• Managing the Metallurgy Technology Roadmap, including identifying innovations and working with business units on implementation.
• Contributing as a member of the CTO technical team.

People Accountabilities

• Support the VP Processing and Tailings in discipline health activities.
• Stay updated with the metallurgist database.
• Identify opportunities for career progression and succession planning.
• Promote cross-BU or operational exposure for metallurgists.
• Ensure all personnel are treated according to company values.
• Coordinate with BU Process Managers on talent management.
• Mentor metallurgists at all levels.

Remuneration

• Aligned with AGA salary scales.