Senior Underground Ops Specialist - Lead Efficient Mining

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Senior Specialist Underground Operations based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on operational insight, technical support and site-based guidance to ensure underground mining activities are planned and delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

The position requires extensive experience in mechanised underground mining, development, and drill & blast, with an emphasis on planning linkages and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 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

Underground development

Drill & blast

Fleet management

Education

Mining-related discipline

First Class UG Mine Managers certificate

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Senior Specialist Underground Operations based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on operational insight, technical support and site-based guidance to ensure underground mining activities are planned and delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

The position requires extensive experience in mechanised underground mining, development, and drill & blast, with an emphasis on planning linkages and continuous improvement across