Principal, Exploration Geologist

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Senior Exploration Geologist to lead brownfields drilling programs and support resource growth across Africa. You will provide technical guidance in drilling design, geological and geophysical interpretation, and target generation to improve resource estimation and orebody interpretation.

The role requires 10–15 years in mining exploration, proven leadership of large exploration teams, and strong budgeting and contractor management

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology required.
• 10–15 years brownfields exploration experience in mining.
• Leadership of large exploration teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead brownfields drilling programs and exploration pipelines.
• Provide technical guidance in drilling design and modelling for resource estimation.
• Support reporting, due diligence, and cross-site engagement.

Skills

Geology

Exploration leadership

Budget management

Geological modelling

Drilling design

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Degree in Geology

Tools

Geological modelling software

Budgeting tools (SAP/Excel)

Job description

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Post Start Date: 1 Oct 2026

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations,projectsand exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we canleverageour existing assets, shareholdings,skills,and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

• Deliver technical exploration expertise across the Africa Business Unit to maximise value from operating assets.
• Support the Manager - Brownfields Exploration with site exploration budgets, structural geology, target generation, orebody interpretation and modelling to improve exploration success and downstream resource estimation.

ROLEACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support safe exploration delivery by modelling the Company’s safety values and assisting with investigations where required.
• Establish and support systems, processes and drilling programs that deliver to plan, schedule and budget in line with corporate standards.
• Support exploration pipelines, life of mine exploration planning, and site exploration programs to grow and replace Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
• Provide technical guidance in drilling design, geological and geophysical interpretation, target generation, orebody interpretation and geological modelling for resource estimation.
• Support best practice geological data collection, logging, sampling, data storage, drilling logistics, and contract management for drilling and assay laboratory services.
• Coach site-based exploration personnel, support reporting, compliance, technical due diligence, and effective engagement across sites, Business Unit and technical functions.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Degree qualification in Geology or related discipline.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 10 - 15 years relevant brownfields exploration experience in operating mining environments, preferably with open pit and underground exposure.
• Demonstrated experience leading large brownfields drilling programs and exploration teams.
• Proven experience in structural interpretation and geological modelling for target generation.
• Demonstrated experience managing large exploration budgets to deliver Resource and Reserves additions.
• Exposure to multisite or regional roles is desirable, preferably within Africa or similar large-scale gold operations.
• Strong track record of success in leadership positions in the resources industry.
• Advanced geological understanding of Archean gold terranes and sound knowledge of geological and geophysical exploration techniques.
• Strong strategic, analytical and independent judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities aligned to business objectives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Capability in financial decision making, risk management and operational budgeting.
• Competence in exploration program design, geological data management, quality management and contractor management.
• Ability to work across cultures and willingness to undertake business travel.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.
• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employeeassistanceprogrammes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.

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