Vacancy Announcement

Senior Specialist – Open Pit Mine Planning

Company Overview

AngloGold Ashanti is a leading international gold producer with operations across four continents and more than ten countries worldwide. The company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that supports employee growth, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

About Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML)

Geita Gold Mining Limited is Tanzania’s leading gold producer and a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti.

The mine is located in the Lake Victoria Goldfields of northwestern Tanzania:

• Approximately 85 km from Mwanza
• Approximately 20 km southeast of Lake Victoria
• Head office located near Geita
• Supporting office in Dar es Salaam

Applications are invited from qualified, ambitious, energetic, and performance-driven individuals for the following position.

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Position Details

Item	Details
Position	Senior Specialist – Open Pit Mine Planning
Department	Technical Services
Employment Status	Permanent
Location	Geita Gold Mining Limited, Tanzania

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Objective of the Role

The Senior Specialist – Open Pit Mine Planning will provide expert mine planning support to maximize value across AngloGold Ashanti’s operating assets and projects in Africa.

The role focuses on:

• Developing strategic life-of-mine plans.
• Supporting business planning and reserve processes.
• Providing technical guidance to mining operations.
• Ensuring compliance with mining standards and regulatory requirements.
• Driving operational efficiency and value creation.

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Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Strategic Mine Planning

• Develop and evaluate strategic open-pit mine planning options that enhance operational value and support long-term business objectives.
• Contribute to life-of-mine planning and optimization studies.

Operational Planning Support

• Assist mining sites with:
  • Mine design
  • Production schedules
  • Annual budgets
  • Planning inputs and forecasting

Technical Studies

• Lead or support mining studies at various project stages, including:
  • Concept Studies
  • Pre-Feasibility Studies
  • Feasibility Studies

Performance Analysis

• Analyze operational performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Assess production and cost performance and recommend improvements.

Reserve Management & Assurance

• Support reserve reporting processes.
• Participate in technical assurance activities.
• Promote planning standardization across operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and value enhancement.
• Support implementation of initiatives that improve efficiency and business performance.

Team Support & Capability Building

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to mine engineering and planning teams.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across sites.

Commercial Support

• Contribute to annual rate reviews.
• Participate in tender evaluation and contractor assessment processes when required.

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Qualifications

Education

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mining-related discipline.

Examples include:

• Mining Engineering
• Mine Planning
• Mineral Resources Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Or a related field

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Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in open-pit mining operations and mine planning.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in mine planning software, particularly:
  • Whittle
  • Other mine planning and optimization tools
• Experience with:
  • Budget planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Mineral reserve processes

Industry Knowledge

Strong understanding of the entire mining value chain, including:

• Geology
• Mining Operations
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Mining Projects

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Risk management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures, and operational environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive business travel.

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Benefits Summary

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package, including:

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives

Retirement Benefits

• Company-supported Pension or Provident Fund Contributions

Leave Entitlements

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Public Holidays in accordance with company policy

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Equal Opportunity Employer

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of:

• Gender
• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Disability Status

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Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Cover Letter clearly demonstrating suitability for the role

Applications should be submitted through the company’s official careers portal:

AngloGold Ashanti Careers

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Why Join AngloGold Ashanti?

• Work with one of the world’s leading gold mining companies.
• Participate in large-scale mining projects across Africa.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in the mining industry.

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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