Senior Specialist - Open Pit Mine Planning

Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6000

Post Start Date: Mar 12, 2026

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

AngloGold Ashanti ("AGA"), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.

Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.

Technical Services

Permanent

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Open Pit Mine Planning to provide expert mine planning support that delivers maximum value across operating assets and projects in Africa. This role is focused on developing strategic life-of-mine options, supporting business planning and reserve processes, and providing technical support to operations in line with mining standards and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and assess strategic open pit mine planning options that improve value and support long-term business objectives
• Assist sites with mine designs, schedules, annual budgets, and planning inputs
• Lead or support technical mining studies across concept, pre-feasibility, and feasibility stages
• Analyse operational performance against budgets and forecasts in terms of production and cost
• Support reserve reporting, technical assurance, and planning standardisation across operations
• Identify and help implement improvement initiatives that enhance value creation and operational performance
• Support site mine engineering and planning teams through guidance, collaboration, and capability building
• Provide input into annual rate reviews and tender evaluation processes where required

• Degree in a relevant mining-related discipline

• At least 8 years' relevant open pit mining experience
• Strong capability in mine planning software, including Whittle
• Experience in budget planning schedules and reserve processesPractical understanding of the mining value chain, including geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, and projects
• Strong analytical, commercial, financial, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across diverse teams and cultures
• Willingness to undertake extensive business travel

• 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 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company's careers website.