Senior Mechanical Project Engineer & SME, Global Projects

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

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.