Director, Asset Management & Engineering
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