Job Vacancy at AngloGold Ashanti, Geita – October 2026

Technician 1 – Condition Monitoring

Company: AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Mining Jobs
Posted: 6 October 2026

About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. The company also pursues value-creating opportunities involving other minerals where it can leverage its existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience.

AngloGold Ashanti is committed to creating meaningful employment and tangible results beyond mining. The company supports livelihoods in communities, promotes environmental stewardship and contributes to local and national economies. Its leaders and teams value collaboration, diversity, equity, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Objective of the Role

The Technician 1 – Condition Monitoring will:

• Assist the Underground Equipment Reliability Engineer in delivering targets through condition monitoring activities.
• Support the reliability of mobile and fixed equipment by providing day-to-day onsite monitoring of key components to support maintenance strategic decision-making.
• Monitor mobile and fixed equipment onsite and support the implementation of equipment reliability strategies through condition monitoring programmes.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Setting up mechanical and electrical predictive maintenance activities, including:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Infrared thermography
  • Precision alignment
  • Ultrasound testing
  • Dye penetrant testing
  • Magnetic particle inspection
  • Interpretation of oil analysis results
• Determining appropriate testing procedures for different types of equipment.
• Entering equipment nameplate and bearing information into the system.
• Monitoring fixed and mobile equipment used in the mining industry.
• Using condition monitoring equipment, including computerized vibration data collectors, thermography cameras, sound analysers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Performing component inspections using MPI, LPI and ultrasonic flaw detection.
• Assisting with balancing and alignment activities.
• Monitoring and collecting oil and grease samples.
• Assisting in preparing action notes and reports.
• Following monitoring checklists and work orders.
• Identifying problems in lubrication systems, leaks and changes in lubricant colour.
• Completing all weekly condition monitoring plans.
• Reporting any tool malfunction, damage or reallocation.
• Ensuring all tools are properly calibrated.
• Keeping tools clean and safely stored.
• Keeping tools updated with relevant technology and requirements.
• Protecting and registering all tools.
• Working with mechanical maintenance personnel to schedule and carry out repairs.
• Working with electrical maintenance personnel to schedule and carry out repairs.
• Working with maintenance planning personnel to schedule and execute planned tasks.
• Ensuring all relevant safety requirements are observed.
• Immediately reporting abnormal equipment conditions.
• Performing post-remediation testing to confirm that the desired results have been achieved.
• Exercising the authority to stop unsafe work when required.
• Demonstrating work behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values, policies and applicable legal requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Diploma or FTC in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Vibration Analysis certification.
• Thermography Analysis certification.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification in:
  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Magnetic Testing (MT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Certified Reliability Engineering courses, such as MLT and NDT.
• Certified Condition Monitoring courses, such as Vibration Analysis and Thermography Analysis.
• A valid Tanzanian driving licence.

Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least 2 years of working experience in the mining industry.
• Experience in asset management and systems reliability monitoring.
• Experience working on both fixed and mobile equipment.

Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

• Ability to use various condition monitoring equipment, including computerized vibration data collectors, thermography cameras, sound analysers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and CMMS software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to act as a supervisor when assigned.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with team members across functional departments.
• Commitment to applying full capability to work assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to advise the supervisor of situations or conditions that could create obstacles to, or opportunities for, the work of the management team or company.
• Ability to identify abnormal equipment conditions and lubrication system issues.
• Strong commitment to safety, work planning and control procedures, and company values.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal.

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Note: The vacancy information provided does not state a specific application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the employer’s official careers portal as soon as possible.