Sr. Specialist, Operations Geology

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave and holidays

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti seeks a Senior Specialist Operations Geology to lead high-level geological support across open pit and underground mines in South Africa. You will drive grade control, 3D geological modelling, and orebody interpretation to optimise extraction and reduce risk.

The role requires 7–10 years in operational mine geology, strong QA/QC, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A postgraduate qualification is desirable and membership in AusIMM/AIG/SME is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field required; postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
• Memberships in AusIMM/AIG/SME are preferred and training in geostatistics is a plus.
• 7–10 years’ experience in operational mining geology, open pit and underground.
• Proven ability to implement QA/QC systems and manage geological data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level technical support for grade control, geological modelling, and short- to medium-term mine planning.
• Support reconciliation tracking and ensure geological data informs day-to-day mining decisions.
• Mentor geology teams and collaborate across operations to strengthen governance.
• Manage ore delineation, drill sample QA/QC, and 3D geological interpretations.
• Assist in audits, technical reviews, and cross-site knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mine geology

Grade control

Geological modelling

QA/QC

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Honours/MSc/PhD in Economic/Mining Geology

AusIMM/AIG/SME membership preferred

Training in mine geology / geostatistics

Tools

Datamine

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Job description

Who We Are

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,skills,and experience.

Who We Are

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,skills,and 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.

Learn more aboutour Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

POSITION

Senior Specialist Operations Geology

DEPARTMENT

Geology

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Deliver high-level technical support across operational mine geology and support the continuous improvement of grade control, geological modelling, orebody interpretation, and short- to medium-term mine planning.
• Support production and reconciliation tracking and ensure geological information is effectively integrated into day-to-day mining decisions to optimise ore extraction, minimise geological risk, and uphold best-practice standards.

Role Accountabilities

• Support safe work practices and contribute to a culture where safety is the first value, including assistance with incident and accident investigations where required.
• Manage and improve grade control systems, drilling, sampling, assaying, ore delineation, and geological data QA/QC to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
• Provide geological interpretation and modelling support, including structural geology application, 3D geological modelling, geostatistics, and geological inputs into mine plans and production schedules.
• Support operational mine geology activities across open pit and underground environments, including orebody identification, blast movement monitoring, and management of overbreak and underbreak.
• Monitor ore production tracking, stockpile management, end-of-month surveying, mine-to-mill reconciliation, variance analysis, and geological risk management.
• Apply technical standards, support audits and reviews, collaborate across operational and technical teams, and mentor geology teams to strengthen capability and compliance.

Role Requirements

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification such as Honours, MSc, or PhD in Economic Geology, Mining Geology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant training in mine geology, resource estimation, geostatistics, or mineral resource management is highly desirable.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as AusIMM, AIG, or SME is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• 7-10 years’ experience in operational mine geology within open pit and underground gold mining environments.
• Demonstrated experience in grade control, ore-waste delineation, geological mapping, logging, and short- to medium-term geological modelling.
• Proven experience in geological interpretation, reconciliation analysis, and improving orebody knowledge and production performance.
• Experience integrating mine geology with mine planning, drill and blast, survey, and processing teams.
• Experience implementing and maintaining QA/QC systems, geological databases, and sampling and assay protocols.
• Experience participating in or leading technical reviews, audits, and compliance processes aligned with corporate technical governance.
• Exposure to multi-site or regional roles is desirable, preferably within Africa or similar large-scale gold operations.
• Advanced competence in orebody identification, geological mapping, logging, and structural interpretation.
• Strong capability in ore-waste boundary definition, grade control modelling, and optimisation of drilling and sampling strategies.
• Strong understanding of grade control systems, sampling theory, sample QA/QC, assay protocols, and geological database integrity.
• High proficiency with 3D geological modelling software such as Datamine, Leapfrog, and Vulcan.
• Competence in geostatistical methods, variography, estimation workflows, and linking grade control and resource models.
• Strong capability in mine-to-mill reconciliation, variance identification, corrective action planning, and preparation of technical reports and decision-support documentation.
• Ability to identify and communicate geological risk, support integrated planning, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, initiative, and continuous improvement capability.

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 Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.