Principal, Project Electrical Engineer

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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DEPARTMENT Project Management

LOCATION Johannesburg

EMPLOYMENT STATUS Permanent

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE Acts as the electrical, instrumentation, and control (E&I) discipline authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Global Projects function. The role drives technical assurance, risk-informed decisions, and lean engineering practices across major, high-value Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

Role Accountabilities

• Technical Assurance: Approve critical electrical/control deliverables (SLDs, schematics, protection studies) and lead advanced engineering analysis (load flow, arc flash, harmonics).
• Project Study & Gate Support: Partner with Study Directors to define engineering scopes of work, technical management plans, and electrical design criteria.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and unnecessary redundancy using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Interface & Contractor Management: Direct EPCM contractors, manage complex cross-functional project interfaces, and lead technical vendor procurement for long-lead HV/MV items.
• Safety Leadership: Facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD) reviews and risk workshops, including HAZID, HAZOP, and CHAZOP.

Role Requirements Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., ECSA, CPEng, PE).

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• 8–10 years in mineral processing or mining power infrastructure
• 5 years at a Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Expert knowledge of HV grid substations, power protection, plant automation (DCS/PLC), and a value-focused mindset capable of influencing cross-functional global teams.

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

www.anglogoldashanti.com AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.