Senior Metallurgical Project Lead - Gold Processing

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

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is seeking an experienced Metallurgical and Process Engineer to act as the discipline authority within the Global Projects function. The role drives technical assurance, ore characterisation, and lean engineering practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

You will review critical deliverables, lead metallurgical testwork, optimise value, manage EPCM interfaces and lead safety reviews, requiring 8–10 years in mineral processing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering.
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., CPEng, PE).
• 8–10 years in mineral processing, gold metallurgy, and plant operations.
• 5 years Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Gold Flow Sheets experience.
• Expert knowledge of gold processing circuits (comminution, leaching, CIP/CIL, detox).

Responsibilities

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical process deliverables (PDC, Mass/Water Balances, PFDs, P&IDs) and ensure compliance with international codes like the International Cyanide Management Code.
• Testwork Governance: Lead metallurgical testwork programs, sampling campaigns, and laboratory management to align process design with ore characterisation.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and process redundancy using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Interface & Contractor Management: Manage external EPCM performance, drive complex cross-functional project interfaces, and lead technical procurement for long-lead items (mills, crushers, flotation cells).
• Safety Leadership: Participate in and facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID, and HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Mineral processing

Gold metallurgy

Plant operations

EPCM experience

Risk assessment

Education

BEng/BSc in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering

Professional/Chartered Engineer registration

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is seeking an experienced Metallurgical and Process Engineer to act as the discipline authority within the Global Projects function. The role drives technical assurance, ore characterisation, and lean engineering practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

You will review critical deliverables, lead metallurgical testwork, optimise value, manage EPCM interfaces and lead safety reviews, requiring 8–10 years in mineral processing and