Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. AngloGold Ashanti scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Principal, Project Civil & Structural Engineer
Role Overview
Picture a plant that does not exist yet: the foundations under the mills, the steel carrying the conveyors, the earthworks and water systems around it. As our Principal Civil & Structural Engineer, you will help decide how it is built, long before the first sod is turned. You will be the in-house expert behind our studies and growth projects, making sure designs are safe, sound and good value. This is a brand-new role with real influence, where your technical judgement shapes major projects across our mines.
You will bring hands-on mining experience and the design depth of an engineering firm, and you will use both to guide projects from concept through to handover.
Your work will reach from the first study through to handover. You will work with our Director of Studies, outside engineering firms and site teams, and you will be trusted to say what others may not: where a design can be simpler, safer or better value.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert civil and structural support to our studies team, from first concept through to construction.
- Guide outside engineering partners on studies, and review their designs for quality, safety and value.
- Support our brownfield growth projects during execution when they need specialist help.
- Compare design options and technologies and recommend the best fit for each site.
- Challenge over-design and promote right-sized solutions that stay safe and compliant.
- Review designs for safety, buildability and risk, including bulk earthworks, mill and crusher foundations, structural steel, surface water and geotechnical aspects.
- Analyse the cost and time impact of supplier structural options and civil contracts.
- Work with international project teams and engineering firms to keep standards high.
- Lead and coach a project-based team and develop junior and senior engineers.
- Influence decisions across functions and countries, even without direct line authority.
- Share lessons from site operations so that designs work well for the people who will run them every day.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). This is essential.
- 8 to 10 years of engineering experience in mineral processing, mining infrastructure (such as earthworks, tailings dams and roads) and other capital-heavy projects.
- At least 5 years at senior, principal or expert level, ideally in an owner’s team managing engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
- Wide experience from early design stages (concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility) through construction, commissioning and handover to operations.
- Advantageous: gold mining experience. Experience in other mining is also valued.
Skills and Competencies
- Expert knowledge of heavy industrial civil and structural design, including dynamic machine foundations, conveyor structures and surface water management.
- A deep understanding of civil and structural design codes.
- Strong skills in risk-based technical assurance, safety in design and buildability reviews.
- Sharp analysis and problem-solving, even in uncertain or fast-moving situations.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across teams and countries.
- A practical, value-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge a design.
- Energy and enthusiasm for coaching others and building a culture of learning.
Work Environment and Expectations
- Based in Johannesburg, with regular travel to mine sites.
- You will work closely with the Director of Studies and external engineering partners, so strong teamwork across locations is essential.
- Mine sites are safety-sensitive environments. You will lead by example on safety and follow site rules at all times.
- This is a new position, so you will help shape how it works.
- You will report to the Director, Project Engineering
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
Reg No: 1944/017354/06
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.