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.

Learn more about our  Vision, purpose, values – AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Provide specialist support for the maintenance and repair of underground heavy mining equipment, with a strong focus on remote control technology, to ensure equipment is maintained to OEM standards and is fit for safe and efficient operation.
• Support the development of junior national auto-electricians through effective skills transfer, training and coaching in line with established development plans.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain, diagnose and repair underground heavy mining equipment, particularly units fitted with remote control technology systems.
• Perform fault finding, diagnostic electrical testing and specialist repairs across underground vehicles, plant and related equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and specialist support to auto-electricians, including repair of parts and equipment and maintenance of petrol and diesel engine motor vehicles.
• Act as trainer and coach to the team, ensuring skills transfer to junior national auto-electricians and training to best practice and manufacturer’s standards.
• Monitor development progress of identified team members and provide regular feedback reports on skills transfer outcomes.
• Liaise with maintenance planners, agents and manufacturers for parts, equipment and technical problem resolution, while completing required inspection and repair documentation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Recognized trade certificate in Auto Electrical work and Air Conditioning and Radio Communication.
• Preferred trainer or coach qualification such as certification or diploma.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 8 to 10+ years of experience in heavy underground mining equipment maintenance.
• Extensive experience working with Remote Control Technology systems.
• Experience in underground equipment maintenance strategy.
• Demonstrable experience as a trainer or coach.
• Ability to repair and maintain a wide range of mobile and stationary equipment.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and accountably.
• Ability to apply approved work methods to solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and write daily logs.
• Strong safety focus, analytical ability, teamwork, supervision, coaching, time management and cost control skills.

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.

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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:   31528

Category:   Maintenance

Posting Salary:   Market Related

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