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Senior Specialist, GeoMetallurgy

AngloGold Ashanti · Johannesburg, South Africa · posted 2026-09-30

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Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date: Who We Are

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. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

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  • POSITION
  • Senior Specialist GeoMetallurgy
  • Technical
  • Johannesburg
  • EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Permanent

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Provides GeoMetallurgical technical services and supportive governance for Geometallurgy and Mineralogy. The role supports the Principal GeoMetallurgy in business planning, plant optimisation, and troubleshooting across AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) .

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Technical Advisory: Provide expert Geometallurgical and mineralogical advice to Business Units and internal teams.
  • Opportunity Execution: Deliver expert technical input into Full Asset Potential (FAP) opportunity development.
  • Network Management: Establish and maintain high-value relationships with external vendors, OEMs, and research institutions.
  • Safety Leadership: Model behavior aligned with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, supporting active incident investigations.
  • ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

  • A degree qualification in Geology, GeoMetallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a relevant related discipline
  • Experience, Knowledge and Skills
  • At least 8 years relevant experience in the mining industry – Gold, Base Metals
  • Ability to take a 3-year business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities
  • Knowledge and experience with both Geology and metallurgy/mineral processing
  • Main background in mineral processing and knowledge in Geology
  • Strong background in production and management - desirable
  • Strong track record in business improvement and change management – desirable
  • Extensive travel is required

BENEFITS SUMMARY

  • AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
  • Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
  • Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.
  • AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

  • www.anglogoldashanti.com
  • AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
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