Principal Exploration Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti LTD
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- Company: AngloGold Ashanti LTD
- Location: Ghana
- State: Obuasi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Oil and Gas Jobs in Ghana
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Job Description
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.
Qualification Required & Experience
• 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.
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 08 October, 2026

