Senior Manager: Mining Studies

The role will require regular travel to the Continental Africa Region (CAR) operations. The purpose of the role is to assist the VP: Mining Studies with direct output support in the development of mining studies to support the Region's growth strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of concise study scoping documents supported by sound budgets, schedules of work and deliverables to manage the study execution
• Conduct mining studies as identified from managing concept through to feasibility studies, as requirements dictate inclusive of study conclusions and recommendations
• Provide technical specialist support and advice to Business Units / Mines Sites within CAR or other projects on ad hoc basis, inclusive of research and analysis of a wide range of mining related activities that will improve safety, production, mechanisation, productivity and cost of operating to support planning and business development and optimisation opportunities
• Co-ordinate timeously the interfaces required for independent peer review associated with the scoping of studies
• Consolidate multi-disciplinary reports into a concise, coherent document

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years gold mining industry experience in both open pit and mechanised underground mines
• Gold mining experience will be advantageous
• Planning and production experience using software equivalent to Whittle, Datamine, Mine 2-4D and Enhanced Production Scheduler
• Sound financial and cost modelling skills

REPORTING TO:

VP: Mining Studies

Before submission of applications can take place, kindly inform your Head of Department of your intentions. You are invited to submit your application, in writing, giving full details of your qualifications and experience to the Human Resources Department for the attention of Debra Eatwell (deatwell@anglogoldashanti.com).

Applications Close: 30/11/2011 6:00 PM