Director of Construction

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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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Construction to lead the on-site Owners construction team, EPCM, and other contractors at Geita Gold Mining Limited. This role will oversee the delivery of Geita's Organic Growth projects from detailed engineering through construction completion, commissioning, and final handover to operations. The position demands full alignment with AngloGold Ashanti's (AGA) Medium and Major Project Standards and Procedures, as well as strict adherence to all relevant safety and health requirements. You will be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly implementation planning and reporting, ensuring each project progresses within scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple Organic Growth projects at the Geita mine site, ensuring project objectives are met with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Embed and champion a 'Safety in Design' philosophy, incorporating rigorous HAZOPs, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), and adherence to zero-harm culture in line with Mine Health & Safety Acts (MHSA) and AGA frameworks.
• Own the quality assurance process for construction activities including Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Turnover Packages (TOPs), and punch lists to guarantee seamless transitions to operations.
• Strategically manage staffing of projects through effective utilization of contractors, EPCM parties, and execution firms to meet project requirements and timelines.
• Lead constructability reviews during study and engineering phases, promoting innovative construction practices such as modularization and prefabrication to optimize project delivery.
• Collaborate with site management teams to ensure smooth integration of projects within existing site systems and processes, carefully managing brownfield execution within active mining and processing environments without disrupting production. This includes oversight of shutdown windows and operational tie-ins.
• Guide the development, review, and monitoring of optimized project implementation schedules using baseline Critical Path Method (CPM) tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, ensuring robust cost control and accurate estimate at completion (EAC) forecasting.
• Direct execution of Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation (SMPPEI) installations critical to mining and processing infrastructure, organizing the project into manageable clusters to facilitate effective completion.
• Prepare and oversee project plans while securing necessary internal approvals, prioritizing activities aligned with company objectives.
• Maintain proactive change management by identifying scope modifications early and working closely with project and construction managers to reassess budgets, timelines, and work requirements accordingly.
• Foster close collaboration with functional experts, specialist staff, Study Directors, and the Director of Engineering to support informed decision-making and project progression.
• Lead coordination across project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved consistently and project interfaces are managed effectively.
• Ensure all project execution aligns with AGA's established standards and procedures, maintaining high integrity in process compliance.
• Provide leadership in compliance and risk management by anticipating potential project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Develop, integrate, and monitor safety systems and performance metrics across all Organic Growth construction projects, promoting AGA's proactive health and safety culture on mining sites.
• Oversee site-based contract and vendor management, ensuring strict alignment with budget, schedule, and compliance while leveraging contractual terms to prioritize timely delivery of goods and services.
• Manage procurement activities, contract administration, vendor performance, quantity-based progress measurement, variations, and enforcement of service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Lead the preparation and analysis of comprehensive monthly project forecasts and variance reporting, providing insights that support site-wide financial forecasting and cash flow management.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure effective project handover strategies and operational readiness.
• Champion the planning and execution of project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management plans in conjunction with site HSE managers.
• Ensure clear communication and documentation of site and AGA requirements to contractors to facilitate compliance and success.

About You

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline is essential.
• Registration as a construction professional with a recognized industry body is highly advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record of successfully delivering gold and copper mining projects, adding value in large-scale project implementations.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large, multidisciplinary, and multicultural project teams within owner’s team environments, overseeing EPCM, mining, and construction contractors.
• Strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of mining operations and their impact on bottom-line performance and key industry drivers.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills to foster collaboration at all organizational levels.
• Extensive knowledge of the capital-intensive project environment common to the mining industry, with the ability to make sound, timely project decisions.
• Robust commercial and contractual knowledge to oversee project costs, vendor contracts, and risk management effectively.
• Experience working on projects in Africa is highly desirable and adds value to understanding the regional context and challenges.

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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.