Global Projects: Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave and holidays

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer to lead civil and structural disciplines across major organic growth projects, from concept to execution. You will drive technical assurance, lean infrastructure practices, and safety-focused design within a global projects function.

The role requires 8–10 years in mining infrastructure, 5 years at a Senior/Principal level in an Owner's Team, and Chartered Engineer registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., ECSA, CPEng, PE).
• 8–10 years in mineral processing or mining infrastructure (earthworks, roads).
• 5 years at a Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Expert knowledge of heavy industrial steelwork, soil-structure interaction, storm water management.

Responsibilities

• Technical Assurance: review and approve civil/structural deliverables across projects.
• Value Optimization: challenge over-design using lean principles.
• Specialist Governance: oversee geotechnical, seismic, and hydrological reviews.
• Interface & EPCM Management: coordinate cross-functional interfaces and external EPCM.
• Safety Leadership: lead Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID/HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Mineral processing knowledge

Mining infrastructure experience

EPCM contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Heavy industrial steelwork knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional/Chartered Engineer registration

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer to lead civil and structural disciplines across major organic growth projects, from concept to execution. You will drive technical assurance, lean infrastructure practices, and safety-focused design within a global projects function.

The role requires 8–10 years in mining infrastructure, 5 years at a Senior/Principal level in an Owner's Team, and Chartered Engineer registration.