Principal, Project 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

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Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer

Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date: 23 Sept 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,skillsand 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.

Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer

DEPARTMENT

Project Management

LOCATION

Johannesburg

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Permanent

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Acts as the civil and structural discipline authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Global Projects function. The role drives technical assurance, structural integrity, and lean infrastructure practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical civil/structural deliverables, including bulk earthworks, dynamic machine foundations (for SAG/ball mills, crushers), structural steelwork (conveyor gantries, transfer towers), and surface water networks.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and structural over-engineering (such as oversized concrete volumes or heavy steel profiles) using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Specialist Governance: Manage and review the performance of third-party technical specialists across geotechnical engineering, seismic assessments, and hydrological modeling.
• Interface & EPCM Management: Direct external EPCM performance, coordinate complex cross-functional project interfaces, and support commercial packages for bulk materials and earthworks contracts.
• Safety Leadership: Lead and facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability/maintainability reviews.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., ECSA, CPEng, PE)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 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, and a value-focused mindset capable of leading global cross-functional teams without direct line authority.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.

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