AngloGold Ashanti is inviting applications from qualified and experienced mining professionals for the position of Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning at Geita Gold Mine in Tanzania. This is a full-time opportunity within the Technical Service Department for an experienced underground mining engineer with strong expertise in mine planning, design, scheduling, and optimisation.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of underground mine plans, production schedules, forecasts, budgets, and strategies designed to maximise the value of the underground orebody while supporting safe and efficient mining operations.
Job Details
- Position: Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning
- Department: Technical Service
- Location: Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania
- Employment Status: Full-time
- Job Level: Engineer 3
About AngloGold Ashanti
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and exploration activities across multiple countries and continents.
The company focuses on creating value through responsible mining while supporting livelihoods, communities, environmental stewardship, and economic development. Its teams are guided by values that promote safety, collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Objective of the Role
The Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning will develop options for the optimal development of the Gold Mine and produce underground mine schedules, production forecasts, and budgets that support the achievement of planned physical targets.
The role will support underground mining operations across multiple planning horizons, including:
- Day-to-week planning.
- 1–3 month planning.
- 4–18 month planning.
- 18 months through to Life of Mine planning.
The position will also contribute to operational execution, value optimisation, mine scheduling systems, and long-term strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
Mine Planning and Scheduling
- Contribute to systems within the Mine Planning section that deliver mine schedules for execution and maximise the value of the underground orebody.
- Deliver accurate physical schedules for the underground mine under the direction of the Planning Superintendent.
- Ensure mine schedules reflect the appropriate level of confidence in reserves and resources throughout the asset life.
- Support the preparation and delivery of mining budgets and Life of Mine Plans.
- Authorise and oversee the creation of mine physical schedules prepared by Planning Engineers.
- Report performance against plan and identify, investigate, and rectify variances.
Mine Development and Optimisation
- Undertake resource identification and evaluation to optimise the development potential of the Gold Mine.
- Identify opportunities for significant improvements in mining productivity and cost efficiency.
- Develop strategies to optimise the delivery of mine schedules and maximise underground orebody value.
- Contribute to strategies for optimising mine plans, designs, and work packages.
- Support the adoption of innovative equipment, technologies, and mining methods.
- Analyse alternative mining methods, cutoff grades, mine designs, sequencing, infrastructure, and equipment requirements.
- Assess the economics of mining and study areas against strategic objectives and recommend further optimisation or termination where appropriate.
Mine Planning Systems and Standards
- Develop and improve systems that support effective work planning and safe and efficient work practices.
- Create standards, procedures, and guidelines for activities performed by the planning department.
- Ensure planning documentation is properly controlled and maintained.
- Comply with all applicable standards, procedures, and guidelines within the Mine Scheduling Department.
- Support the development of organisational capability within the Mine Technical Services Department.
Operational Excellence and Value Creation
- Support Operational Excellence initiatives within the Mine Scheduling Department.
- Identify opportunities to create additional value through improved planning and scheduling.
- Track progress against planned schedules, targets, and expected outcomes.
- Identify productivity, cost, technology, and work-method improvements.
- Contribute to strategies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of underground mining operations.
Risk Management and Safety
- Proactively communicate threats to budget delivery, including grade, physical, and scheduling variances.
- Develop plans to reduce or manage potential business impacts.
- Implement formal risk assessment processes for monthly schedules and quarterly forecasts.
- Actively incorporate safety considerations into mine designs, development sequencing, and underground infrastructure specifications.
- Provide a safe working environment and comply with SHE&C plans, procedures, management systems, and processes.
- Stop or escalate unsafe practices where necessary.
Stakeholder and Team Management
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively to resolve operational and planning issues.
- Apply appropriate management and people practices within the Mine Technical UG Department.
- Identify development needs of direct reports and support their professional growth.
- Enable team members to effectively manage business processes, workgroups, contractors, assets, and other resources.
Life of Mine Planning
- Prepare comprehensive handover packages for the Mine Planning team covering all relevant aspects of the Life of Mine Plan.
- Ensure handover documentation includes strategic intent, mine design, infrastructure specifications, production schedules, financial models, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to long-term strategies that support sustainable development of the underground operation.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- A Degree in Mining Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Professional registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
Professional Experience
- At least 7 years of operational experience in an underground mine.
- Strong practical experience in underground mine planning, design, and scheduling.
- Experience supporting mining operations, production planning, and Life of Mine activities.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should have experience with mine design and scheduling software, including:
- Deswik
- Studio UG
- EPS
- Ventsim
- Vulcan
- Mine Stope Optimiser
The successful candidate should also demonstrate a broad range of technical skills covering:
- Resource and reserve estimation.
- Underground mine design.
- Mine infrastructure specification.
- Mine scheduling.
- Mining equipment selection.
- Cost estimation.
- Mine planning.
- Discounted cash flow analysis.
- Budgeting.
- Contractor management.
- Consultant management.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of mining value and risk drivers.
- Strong mine planning and scheduling capabilities.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong report-writing abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet operational deadlines.
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s values.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionally registered Mining Engineers with substantial underground mining experience and a strong background in mine planning and scheduling.
Applicants should have at least seven years of underground operational experience and practical knowledge of industry-standard mine planning and design software. Candidates with experience in Life of Mine planning, underground mine optimisation, budgeting, risk management, and production scheduling will be well suited to the position.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal.
Application: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to review the job requirements carefully and ensure that their qualifications and professional experience match the position before submitting their applications.
Final Thought
The Engineer 3 – UG Mine Planning position at AngloGold Ashanti offers an opportunity for an experienced underground mining professional to contribute to mine development, production scheduling, operational excellence, and long-term value creation at Geita Gold Mine.
Professionals with strong underground mining experience, professional ERB registration, mine planning expertise, and proficiency in relevant mine design and scheduling software are encouraged to apply.
