Principal, Mine Planning - GSP (Group Strategic Planning) at AngloGold Ashanti

To achieve our objectives, GSP requires experienced and innovative mine planners to support mine planning, scheduling, options evaluation, and scenario development. These activities support Strategic Asset Reviews (SAR), technical Due Diligence (DD) exercises, and our annual Strategic Options Workshop (SOW) process.
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Principal GSP Mine Planning will apply operational experience, strong mine planning and scheduling skills, and a sound understanding of mining economic evaluation and optimization techniques to each engagement. For this role, you must demonstrate broad experience in underground mine design, process modeling, and schedule optimization via the application of advanced mining tools.
You will work in cross-functional teams and collaborate with other SMEs to deliver the scope and schedule for each GSP engagement or program of work. Teams adapt based on project scope and frequently include experts from outside the core GSP department.


Key Responsibilities


Lead the development and delivery of mine planning and scheduling for strategic engagements, ensuring robust scenario modeling and options evaluation to optimize asset value.
Contribute to scoping GSP projects and selecting fit-for-purpose analytical and modeling methodologies aligned with project objectives and timelines.
Collaborate closely with SMEs and stakeholders to establish credible inputs and assumptions, rigorously validate results, and provide insightful analysis to guide decision making.
Communicate strategic insights and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Champion continuous improvement in GSP processes, tools, and systems to enhance quality, efficiency, and impact of strategic planning activities.
Support technical due diligence exercises and major studies, providing expert advice and mine planning expertise.
Build and maintain professional networks within the mining industry to stay abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, and market trends.


Safety and Cultural Commitment:


Demonstrate and promote a proactive safety culture, identifying risks and addressing emerging issues during site visits and within team interactions.
Model behavior consistent with AngloGold Ashanti's Safety Vision, Values, and Procedures, fostering an environment where safety is integral to all operations.


People and Collaboration:


Engage effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver on project objectives, fostering open communication and knowledge sharing.
Develop productive relationships with leaders and stakeholders throughout the organization to drive collaborative success.
Mentor and coach colleagues to strengthen the strategic mine planning discipline across AngloGold Ashanti, supporting talent development and knowledge transfer.


Financial Accountability:


Contribute to budgeting and cost estimation processes for GSP engagements and the broader GSP portfolio.
Influence investment decisions with value-adding, financially sound strategic mine planning outputs that aim to maximize net present value (NPV) and portfolio performance.


Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in mining related discipline; postgraduate qualifications in mining related discipline and/or business would be advantageous.
Minimum 10 years' experience in mining.
5+ Years in an operating environment.
5+ Years in mine planning related roles.
Previous involvement in major studies would be advantageous.
Advanced knowledge of mine planning processes and systems, particularly in strategic planning.
Familiar with the development, validation & analysis of production and/or business analysis models for mine operations/projects.
Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
A track record of finding practical solutions to technical problems.


Sound understanding and practical experience of mining economic evaluation & optimization related techniques including:


Economic definition of ore
Cost estimation… operating & capital
Cash flow modelling
Capital investment appraisal techniques and theory
Theory of Constraints
Risk assessment
Value optimisation
Experience with LOM planning and options analysis
Proficiency with the application of specialized mine planning software & the Microsoft Office suite of applications.