Senior Underground Operations Specialist

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti in Africa is seeking a Senior Specialist Underground Operations to provide operational insight, technical support, and site guidance across the Africa Business Unit, ensuring underground mining is planned and executed safely and efficiently.

You will link mine planning to delivery, drive improvements in safety, productivity and asset utilisation, and mentor site leadership. The role requires extensive travel and senior technical leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline.
• First Class UG Mine Managers certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant mining experience.
• Proven experience in senior technical, advisory, or operational leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient underground mining operations across drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, dumping, and development activities.
• Provide technical and operational guidance on mine plans, schedules, production strategies, standards, and work practices.
• Assist sites in identifying operational risks, resolving day-to-day technical issues, and improving conformance to company standards.
• Contribute to short-, medium-, and long-term planning by validating assumptions, sequencing, and equipment strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, cost control, equipment utilisation, and operational efficiency.
• Support capability building through coaching, mentoring, and practical guidance to site leadership and operational teams

Skills

Mechanised underground mining methods

Underground development and production

Drill & blast fundamentals

Mine planning interpretation

Leadership and mentoring

Risk management

Communication and stakeholder managing

Education

First Class UG Mine Managers certificate or equivalent

Mining-related discipline qualification

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti in Africa is seeking a Senior Specialist Underground Operations to provide operational insight, technical support, and site guidance across the Africa Business Unit, ensuring underground mining is planned and executed safely and efficiently.

You will link mine planning to delivery, drive improvements in safety, productivity and asset utilisation, and mentor site leadership. The role requires extensive travel and senior technical leadership experience.