Principal, Project Mechanical Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Pension or provident fund

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead technical assurance across major projects. You will review critical deliverables, optimize designs for value, and oversee equipment selection and interface management while guiding safety-focused reviews.

Applicants should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with PE registration and bring 8–10 years in mineral processing or related fields, including senior-level EPCM exposure. On-site in Johannesburg preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer registration with an international body (e.g., ECSA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in heavy mechanical asset design, slurry hydraulics, and cross-geographical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical mechanical deliverables ensuring compliance with international codes.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and unnecessary complexity using lean principles.
• Equipment Selection: Oversee selection for crushers, screens, conveyors, pumping, and slurry systems.
• Interface & EPCM Management: Manage external EPCM performance and technical procurement for long-lead equipment.
• Safety Leadership: Lead Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID/HAZOP, and constructability reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer registration with an International Engineering Council (e.g., ECSA or equivalent)

Job description

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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.

Acts as the mechanical discipline authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Global Projects function, reporting directly to the Engineering Director. This role drives technical assurance, risk-informed decisions, and lean engineering practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical mechanical deliverables (P&IDs, MEL, layouts, data sheets) ensuring compliance with international codes like ASME BPVC Section VIII and ASME B31.3.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and unnecessary structural complexity using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Equipment Selection: Oversee selection for heavy materials handling (crushers, screens, large conveyor layouts), pumping, and fluid/slurry transport systems to match Process Design Criteria.
• Interface & EPCM Management: Direct external EPCM performance, resolve complex site mechanical queries, and manage technical procurement for long-lead capital equipment.
• Safety Leadership: Lead and facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability/maintainability reviews.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration with an International Engineering Council (e.g., ECSA or equivalent).

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 8-10 years in mineral processing or extractive metalliferous industries.
• 5 years at a Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Expert knowledge of heavy mechanical asset design, slurry hydraulics, and a value-focused mindset capable of leading cross-geographical 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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