Principal, Exploration Geologist
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AngloGold Ashanti is hiring a Principal Exploration Geologist to provide technical exploration expertise across the Africa Business Unit, including the Geita site in Tanzania. The role focuses on target generation, orebody interpretation, drilling programs, and supporting Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves growth. It is a full-time position with a planned start date of 1 October 2026.
- Full-time principal-level geology role supporting Africa operations including Geita, Tanzania
- Planned start date of 1 October 2026
- Focus on exploration targeting, orebody interpretation, and resource/reserve growth
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AngloGold Ashanti is hiring a Principal Exploration Geologist to provide technical exploration expertise across the Africa Business Unit, including the Geita site in Tanzania. The role focuses on target generation, orebody interpretation, drilling programs, and supporting Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves growth. It is a full-time position with a planned start date of 1 October 2026.
- Full-time principal-level geology role supporting Africa operations including Geita, Tanzania
- Planned start date of 1 October 2026
- Focus on exploration targeting, orebody interpretation, and resource/reserve growth
- Involves drilling design, geological modelling, and technical coaching
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Principal, Exploration Geologist
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Obuasi, GH
Tarkwa, GH
Perth, WA, AU, 6000
GN
Geita, Geita, TZ
Post Start Date:
1 Oct 2026
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti
POSITION
Principal Exploration Geologist
DEPARTMENT
Geology
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full Time
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
Deliver technical exploration expertise across the Africa Business Unit to maximise value from operating assets.
Support the Manager - Brownfields Exploration with site exploration budgets, structural geology, target generation, orebody interpretation and modelling to improve exploration success and downstream resource estimation.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support safe exploration delivery by modelling the Company’s safety values and assisting with investigations where required.
Establish and support systems, processes and drilling programs that deliver to plan, schedule and budget in line with corporate standards.
Support exploration pipelines, life of mine exploration planning, and site exploration programs to grow and replace Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
Provide technical guidance in drilling design, geological and geophysical interpretation, target generation, orebody interpretation and geological modelling for resource estimation.
Support best practice geological data collection, logging, sampling, data storage, drilling logistics, and contract management for drilling and assay laboratory services.
Coach site-based exploration personnel, support reporting, compliance, technical due diligence, and effective engagement across sites, Business Unit and technical functions.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Degree qualification in Geology or related discipline.
Postgraduate qualification highly desirable.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
10 - 15 years relevant brownfields exploration experience in operating mining environments, preferably with open pit and underground exposure.
Demonstrated experience leading large brownfields drilling programs and exploration teams.
Proven experience in structural interpretation and geological modelling for target generation.
Demonstrated experience managing large exploration budgets to deliver Resource and Reserves additions.
Exposure to multisite or regional roles is desirable, preferably within Africa or similar large-scale gold operations.
Strong track record of success in leadership positions in the resources industry.
Advanced geological understanding of Archean gold terranes and sound knowledge of geological and geophysical exploration techniques.
Strong strategic, analytical and independent judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities aligned to business objectives.
Strong leadership, coaching, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
Capability in financial decision making, risk management and operational budgeting.
Competence in exploration program design, geological data management, quality management and contractor management.
Ability to work across cultures and willingness to undertake business travel.
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.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
www.anglogoldashanti.com
Local Benefits
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.
Requisition ID:
31363
Category:
Geology
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