Mine Captain – Production

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. The Mine Captain – Production will lead the quality assurance, control and risk management for all ore extraction activities, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain QA, QC, risk management and contractor engagement processes for the mine redevelopment.
• Develop a rolling quarterly production plan (4‑3‑2‑1) that aligns with budgeted targets and milestones.
• Prepare and manage the annual cost‑centre budget for mine production outputs.
• Deliver production results within approved budgets, timelines and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and promote a strong safety, health and sustainability culture.
• Provide resources and expertise to develop the production team and ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain constructive stakeholder relationships to support the mine plan.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent operational experience.
• Six to eight years of operational experience in underground development and open‑stope mining.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret data for tactical decisions.
• Proven leadership and managerial capabilities in an underground mining environment.

Required skills

• Underground development mining
• Open‑stope mining
• Advanced use of mining safety software
• Advanced knowledge of mining production processes and practices