Nafasi ya kazi :- Director, Project Studies at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), June 2026

Director, Project Studies – Geita

Job overview

Position: Director, Project Studies – Geita
Requisition ID: 29541
Category: Project Management
Posting salary: Market Related
Post start date: May 19, 2026

Locations

This position is associated with the following locations:

• Johannesburg, South Africa, 2198
• Obuasi, Ghana
• Geita, Geita, Tanzania
• GN Tarkwa, Ghana

Organization address and contact details

AngloGold Ashanti Limited
112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

About the role

The Director, Project Studies leads the development and delivery of mining project studies across the full study lifecycle, including Concept, Pre-Feasibility, and Feasibility.

The role oversees small projects valued at less than $10 million, medium projects valued between $10 million and $100 million, and major projects valued above $100 million. The position ensures that all project studies align with Company standards, investment criteria, and strategic objectives.

The Director, Project Studies coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages study execution, integrates projects into budget and capital planning processes, and maintains the Project Pipeline. Regular travel to operational sites is required.

Key responsibilities

Study leadership and delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of project studies, including Study Reports, Project Execution Plans, and Operational Readiness Plans.
• Ensure study outputs meet or exceed Company standards, governance requirements, and investment requirements.
• Define project scope, options, objectives, and success criteria with project sponsors.
• Establish project charters and manage study phase transitions through close-out.

Project management and controls

• Apply robust project management practices across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and resources.
• Develop and manage study schedules and cost estimates to drive execution and decision-making.
• Monitor progress, forecast costs and timelines, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
• Proactively manage scope changes and secure required approvals.

Team and stakeholder leadership

• Select, resource, and lead multidisciplinary study teams and specialist resources.
• Guide indirect reports, consultants, and contractors to achieve study outcomes.
• Prepare teams for peer reviews, governance checkpoints, and investment reviews.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and deliverables.

Commercial, contract and risk management

• Manage contracts for consultants and service providers, including the selection of appropriate contracting strategies.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks while actively managing opportunities.
• Coordinate HSE management plans in collaboration with site HSE teams.
• Clearly communicate site and corporate requirements to contractors and consultants.

Strategic integration

• Integrate studies into capital planning and budgeting processes.
• Maintain and update the Project Pipeline with accurate scope, cost, and schedule information.
• Contribute insight into project financials and overall mine site development strategies.

Qualifications and experience

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in the process and extractive industries.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a senior position at Manager level in the mining industry.
• Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary project studies in mining or extractive industries.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Study Manager, or Site Manager.
• Leadership experience managing large, diverse teams within an Owner’s team environment.
• Experience participating in peer reviews and investment governance processes.
• International project experience in the Americas, Africa, or Australia is an advantage.

Education

• Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant mining or engineering-related discipline.

Certifications

• Registration with an international project management association in either a project or program-related category would be advantageous.

Skills and attributes

• Strong understanding of international project management best practices.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Influential leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Culturally aware and comfortable working in diverse environments.
• High energy, results-driven, and committed to team success.
• Ability to motivate teams and deliver outcomes in complex environments.

Technical and professional capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to integrate all project management knowledge areas from initiation through close-out.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in uncertain environments.
• Expertise in scope definition, WBS development, scheduling, cost control, and quality management.
• Proven experience facilitating risk, scope, and planning workshops.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of procurement strategies, including EPC, EPCM, LSTK, and fixed-price models.
• Capability to lead HSSE planning and promote safe execution practices.

Company information

Organization: AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Directors

• G Patterson
• J Munanka
• KV Naidoo
• B Sangqu
• B Chauke

How to Apply:

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