Engineer 3 – UG Drill & Blast at AngloGold Ashanti — September 2026

About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse 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 emphasizes meaningful work, community livelihoods, environmental stewardship and contributions to local and national economies, while promoting collaboration, equity and employee well-being.

Position: Engineer 3 – UG Drill & Blast

Objective of the Role

• Provide technical support to underground production drilling and blasting operations and take responsibility for technical services drill and blast functions.
• Support reporting, rosters, drill and blast plans and schedules while ensuring activities are completed in a timely, professional and safe manner.
• Support explosive store inspections, stock reconciliation, stope notes and 3MS inputs related to drill and blast activities.

Role Accountabilities

• Review, design and optimize stopes, drill designs and charge plans to meet site standards and support effective underground drill and blast performance.
• Prepare drilling and blasting schedules in consultation with mine planning and operations.
• Communicate issues affecting drilling, charging accuracy and blasting results.
• Monitor drill stock availability.
• Support explosive store inspections and stock reconciliation.
• Contribute to cost-effective and efficient drill and blast operations.
• Lead stope closure activities and compile closure notes.
• Provide stope notes and 3MS inputs.
• Prepare required production and technical reports.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Meet statutory safety and environmental reporting requirements.
• Participate in inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with Company and statutory standards.
• Mentor Drill and Blast Engineers and Graduate or Junior Engineers.
• Maintain contractor relationships.
• Support continuous improvement, budgeting and operational coordination when required.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mining Engineering.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Valid Blasting Certificates.

Experience Required

• 6+ years of experience in underground drill and blast and underground operations.
• Experience working in a mechanized mine.
• Previous experience with Longhole Open Stoping and Transverse Stoping mining methods.
• Experience in supervision and coordination of mining works and personnel.
• Experience in mine planning is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of computer literacy with mining software such as:
  • Aegis
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine
  • Deswik
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of underground mining and haulage.
• Knowledge of drill design assumptions, optimization and performance improvement.
• Strong safety orientation, with the ability to identify and communicate safety, health and environmental issues.
• Ability to record and manage data and reports.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions and develop contingency plans.
• Good English communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work across disciplines.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and coach junior engineers.

Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security and overall well-being.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave.
• Sick leave.
• Public holidays in accordance with company policy.

How to Apply

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

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Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advertisement.