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AngloGold Ashanti / Geita Gold Mining Limited
Director, Construction – Geita
Company: Geita Gold Mining Limited (AngloGold Ashanti)
Requisition ID: 31904
Category: Project Management
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Posted Date: November 10, 2026
Salary: Market Related
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. At AngloGold Ashanti, work carries significance and creates tangible results by building livelihoods in communities, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthening local and national economies.
Role Overview
The Director of Construction will lead the on-site Owner’s construction team, EPCM, and contractors at Geita Gold Mining Limited. This role oversees the delivery of Geita’s Organic Growth projects from detailed engineering through construction completion, commissioning, and final handover to operations.
The position demands full alignment with AngloGold Ashanti’s (AGA) Medium and Major Project Standards, strict adherence to health and safety requirements, and disciplined implementation planning to ensure projects progress within scope, budget, and schedule.
Key Accountabilities
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Project Delivery: Lead the delivery of multiple Organic Growth projects at the Geita mine site with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
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Safety Leadership: Champion a ‘Safety in Design’ philosophy, incorporating HAZOPs, HIRA risk assessments, and zero-harm culture in line with Mine Health & Safety Acts (MHSA) and AGA frameworks.
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Quality Assurance: Own quality assurance processes including Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Turnover Packages (TOPs), and punch lists for seamless operational handovers.
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Constructability & Innovation: Lead constructability reviews during engineering phases, promoting innovative practices such as modularization and prefabrication.
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Brownfield Integration: Coordinate site integration within active mining and processing environments without disrupting production, including managing shutdown windows and operational tie-ins.
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SMPPEI Execution: Direct execution of Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation (SMPPEI) installations critical to mining infrastructure.
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Schedule & Financial Control: Monitor CPM schedules (Microsoft Project / Primavera P6), drive cost control, manage EAC forecasting, and oversee variance reporting.
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Contract & Vendor Management: Direct procurement, contract administration, SLA enforcement, variation management, and vendor performance monitoring.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
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Degree: Relevant Engineering Degree (Essential).
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Professional Registration: Registered Construction Professional with a recognized industry body (Highly Advantageous).
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Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (Desirable).
Experience & Competencies
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Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale gold and copper mining projects.
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Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary, multicultural teams within owner’s team environments (overseeing EPCM and construction contractors).
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Strong commercial acumen and deep knowledge of capital-intensive mining project environments.
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Proficiency in baseline CPM tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
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Previous project experience in Africa is highly desirable.
Benefits
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Comprehensive & competitive remuneration package.
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Medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programmes, and wellness initiatives.
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Company-supported pension / provident fund contributions.
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Generous annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday allowances.
How to Apply :
To apply for this job please visit careers.anglogoldashanti.com.