Shaft Supervisor

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. The Shaft Supervisor will lead the shaft maintenance team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of all shaft‑related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, train and monitor cage operators and shaft maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with LI2182 regulations, statutory inspections and all safety and engineering standards.
• Plan and implement safety management elements for the shaft area.
• Lead investigations of process interruptions using Analyse and Improve tools.
• Control energy consumption to optimise mine energy use per unit produced.
• Review, approve and sign off maintenance plans, designs, testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Maintain accurate reporting on cost, schedule and quality in line with the Feasibility Study.

Required profile

• Experienced and self‑motivated professional with a strong safety focus.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage training and qualifications.
• Excellent analytical skills to investigate interruptions and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to zero reportable incidents and environmental compliance.

Required skills

• Shaft maintenance
• Statutory inspections (LI2182)
• Safety management
• Analyse and Improve tools
• Winding department systems
• Energy consumption monitoring

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship gold‑mine redevelopment project.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Professional development in a world‑class mining environment.