Specialist Underground Mine Planning

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• The Specialist - Underground Mine Planning supports the Director Technical Services, Planning Manager and Superintendent to develop an effective team capable of delivering the life of mine plan.
• The role provides oversight to achieve strategic objectives and targets, assesses team capability and utilization, and promotes integration between underground and open pit planning teams.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide specialist support to develop and assess asset options and recommend preferred planning outcomes to optimise value.
• Support delivery of the annual Strategic Planning budget and integrate long, medium- and short-term plans across the three underground operations to achieve key physicals and ore blend requirements.
• Monitor performance against plan through KPI tracking, analysis and audits, and implement design updates, rescheduling and cross-team collaboration to address variances.
• Support annual Mineral Reserve Reporting work packages for underground operations in accordance with S-K 1300 and AngloGold Ashanti guidelines.
• Build planning team capability through training, coaching and mentoring, and develop integrated planning systems that improve work planning, monitoring, efficiency and reduce rework.
• Promote safety, health and environmental compliance, drive value improvement initiatives, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering or relevant mining discipline and experience.
• Engineering Registration board.
• Competent Person in accordance with S-K 1300, JORC, SAMREC or NI43-101.
• Physically fit and able to pass pre-employment and medical examinations and screening.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least 10 years experience in underground mining operations.
• Experience in studies management of mine evaluation and optimization.
• Experience using mine design and scheduling software including Deswik preferred, Studio UG, EPS, Ventsim, Vulcan and Mineable Stope Optimiser.
• Experience working across multiple technical and operational disciplines.
• Knowledge across resource and reserve estimation, underground mine design, infrastructure specification, scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation, strategic planning, discounted cash flow analysis, budgeting, and contractor and consultant management.
• Sound understanding of geological value drivers, risk drivers, geology and geotechnical principles.
• Excellent mine planning and design capability with knowledge of metallurgical, environmental and safety considerations.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal, coaching and conflict resolution skills.
• Capability in strategic planning, project management, budgeting and cost control, continuous improvement and delivery to required standards and timelines.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels and demonstrate behaviors consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values.

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

Local Benefits

• 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.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.

Requisition ID:  31532

Category:  Mining Operations

Posting Salary:  Market Related