Senior Technical Specialist, Mine Geology

Employer: AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Duty Station: Geita Gold Mine, Geita, Tanzania
Department: Geology
Level: 2H / D2
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Mining Jobs
Date Posted: 11 September 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 pursues value-creating opportunities involving other minerals where it can leverage its existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, work carries significance and creates tangible results. The company’s activities extend beyond mining through building livelihoods in communities, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthening local and national economies. Its leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, embracing equity, and prioritising the well-being of every person.

Job Purpose

The Senior Technical Specialist, Mine Geology will provide technical leadership and governance across mine geology systems, processes and projects supporting both open-pit and underground mining.

The role will ensure that geological data, modelling and reconciliation workflows are accurate, reliable, efficient and aligned with operational and business value, ensuring that ore is properly defined, mined, tracked and reconciled.

The position will optimise data-supported decision-making by integrating advanced geoscience principles and systems management to achieve optimal plant-feed blending and maximum ore recovery. The role will also drive continuous improvement in geological workflows, maintain the integrity of key software and data platforms, and support informed decision-making through high-quality analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Geological Systems and Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for geological systems and processes supporting open-pit and underground mine geology.
• Ensure high-quality geological data analysis, interpretation and 3D geological modelling to underpin accurate ore definition and production tracking.
• Support and maintain Mine-to-Mill reconciliation processes to ensure material is accurately defined, correctly routed, optimally blended for plant feed and reliably reconciled.
• Develop, maintain and improve geological systems, models and data workflows, including drill plods, ore tracking, reconciliation and modelling workflows.
• Administer and maintain geological and production tracking software platforms, including oversight of licensing and coordination with external service providers.
• Analyse geological, operational and reconciliation data to support effective decision-making and identify system gaps, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Provide high-quality analysis and reporting that is robust, timely and aligned with operational requirements.
• Plan, prioritise and execute technical projects and initiatives within complex geological and operational environments.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Engage effectively with stakeholders across geology, mining, processing and other departments to strengthen geological capability and workflow effectiveness.
• Initiate discussions on matters relating to Mine-to-Mill reconciliations with key stakeholders, including Process, Mining Technical Services and Mining Production.
• Liaise with ABU and other corporate functions when technical support is required.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and coach geology staff to support capability development and improve technical performance.
• Assign and delegate tasks to subordinates with clear intent, timeframe and resources where applicable.
• Develop work plans and translate implementation requirements to subordinates.
• Perform personal effectiveness appraisals and reviews for subordinates.
• Support team building, coaching and development of subordinates, including identifying unrealised opportunities and development needs.
• Review, recognise and recommend subordinates for reward or promotion based on performance.
• Ensure all work reflects AngloGold Ashanti values, especially safety, integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Professional Qualification

• BSc (Hons) in Geology.
• Registration with a recognised professional body.
• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.

Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the mining industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in mineral resource evaluation, particularly for gold deposits.
• Proven project management and team supervision experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mine-to-Mill reconciliation processes.
• Advanced ability in geological data analysis, interpretation and 3D geological modelling.
• Competence in computer-aided geological software, including:
  • Datamine
  • Leapfrog
  • Geovariance Isatis
• Proficiency in production tracking data platforms such as Connected Mine or similar systems.
• Competence in data analytics tools, including:
  • Power BI
  • SQL Server
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of drilling, sampling, grade control and resource evaluation workflows.
• Technical understanding of geometallurgical proxies and ore performance characteristics.
• Ability to develop, maintain and improve geological systems, processes and models.
• Strong capability in software administration, licensing oversight and coordination with external service providers.
• Skill in managing data workflows, including drill plods, ore tracking, reconciliation and modelling.
• Ability to analyse geological, operational and reconciliation data to guide decision-making.
• Ability to diagnose system gaps and inefficiencies and develop continuous improvement solutions.
• Ability to make sound and timely technical decisions in complex geological and operational environments.
• Strong understanding of value drivers in mining and how geological systems support operational performance.
• Sound understanding of business-unit value drivers.
• High reliability at work and capability in outcome delivery.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication and motivating skills.
• High energy, commitment and enthusiasm for the work, with high personal goals for self and team.
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound and timely decisions by quickly assembling facts to develop action priorities.
• Demonstrated behaviours aligned with AngloGold Ashanti values.
• Understanding of the Tanzanian Mining Act 2010, as amended in 2017.
• Understanding of ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal using the link below:

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