Director, Asset Management & Engineering

Full-Time
2026-05-29

Full Job Description

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), a leading global mining company, is inviting experienced and self-motivated professionals to join its Geita team. The company promotes diversity, inclusion, innovation, teamwork, sustainability, and professional growth while offering meaningful career opportunities within the mining industry.

Position: Director, Asset Management & Engineering
Company: AngloGold Ashanti
Location: Geita Gold Mining Limited
Department: Heavy Mobile Equipments
Reporting to: Vice President of Operations

The successful candidate will lead maintenance and asset integrity strategies for fixed plant and mobile equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations aligned with production and long-term site objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance activities for open-pit and underground mobile equipment
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering procedures
  • Drive asset management and reliability improvement programs
  • Lead engineering teams and contractor performance management
  • Manage maintenance planning, shutdowns, and equipment availability
  • Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee engineering systems, documentation, and technical standards
  • Manage maintenance budgets, expenditure, and contract performance
  • Conduct risk assessments, RCA investigations, and defect elimination strategies
  • Ensure governance, reporting, and compliance requirements are met

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Vocational Trade qualification with extensive proven experience may also apply

Experience and Skills

  • 10 to 15 years of mining operations experience in maintenance or engineering services
  • Strong leadership and contract management experience
  • Proven experience in asset management and maintenance strategy implementation
  • Experience managing capital projects and maintenance budgets
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence

Culture and Benefits

  • Inclusive and respectful work environment
  • Career growth and continuous learning opportunities
  • Exposure to dynamic and challenging mining operations
  • Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence and innovation

Mode of Application
Interested applicants should submit their applications online with a detailed CV through the company career portal below:

AngloGold Ashanti Careers

Applicants are warned that AngloGold Ashanti does not request payment in exchange for job opportunities.

Requisition ID: 29640
Category: Asset Management
Salary: Market Related

Application ends: May 29, 2026
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