Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programmes

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave & sick leave

Résumé du poste

AngloGold Ashanti in Johannesburg seeks a Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer to act as the civil/structural SME within the Global Projects function, driving technical assurance, structural integrity and lean infrastructure from concept to execution.

The role leads cross-functional teams across geotechnical, seismic and hydrological disciplines, manages EPCM interfaces, and champions Safety in Design and constructability reviews while shaping major inorganic growth projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Technical assurance of civil/structural deliverables.
• Lead lean infrastructure and MVS opportunities.
• Governance of third-party geotechnical/seismic/hydrological work.
• Coordinate interface with EPCM and commercial packages.
• Lead Safety in Design and risk reviews (SiD, HAZID, HAZOP).

Connaissances

Mineral processing

EPCM management

Steelwork expertise

Soil-structure interaction

Cross-functional leadership

Value-focused mindset

Formation

BEng Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Description du poste

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our 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.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

POSITION

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 Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

www.anglogoldashanti.com

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