AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
Incorporated in the Isle of Man
Registration Number 001177V
Registered as an Overseas Company in the United Kingdom
UK Company Number FC034822
Registered Office:
Third Floor
5, Hobhouse Court
Suffolk Street
London SW1Y 4HH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 203 968 3320
Fax: +44 (0) 203 968 3325
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
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POSITION
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Senior Underground Planning Engineer
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DEPARTMENT
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Underground department
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LOCATION
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Egypt, Cairo
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
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Permanent
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OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
Provides technical leadership for underground production planning, drill & blast engineering, and life-of-mine (LOM) ventilation modelling. Located in Cairo, Egypt, this permanent role translates long-range strategy into executable mid- and short-term schedules while driving cost optimization and strict safety compliance.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Production Scheduling: Develop 3-month, quarterly, and annual production schedules using Deswik, integrating backfill, equipment, and geotechnical constraints.
- Drill & Blast Optimization: Design precise drill patterns, charging plans, and firing sequences to meet fragmentation targets and minimize dilution.
- Ventilation Engineering: Maintain and update LOM ventilation models using VentSim to control airflow, dust, and diesel particulate matter (DPM).
- Compliance & Performance: Monitor variance in tons, grade, and cycle-time; embed risk-based critical controls into designs to prevent high-potential incidents (HPIs).
- Team Leadership: Coach junior mining engineers, manage specialized software licensing, and present decision-ready dashboards to underground leadership.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
- Medical fitness certificate for underground work, underground driving authorization
- Blasting/Explosives Handling certificates
- Mine Ventilation Certificate (required)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- 6–8 years in underground mining operations, specifically focusing on longhole open stoping, mid-term planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Advanced proficiency in Deswik, VentSim, and data analytics (Excel/Power BI).
BENEFITS SUMMARY
- 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.
Directors: N A Duggan (Chairman) / M H Levy / S J Scott / M J Kirkwood / R P H Hayes (Executive)
