Shaft Supervisor

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised, high‑efficiency operation. We are looking for an experienced Shaft Supervisor to lead the shaft maintenance team, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maximise plant availability.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise cage operators and shaft maintenance technicians.
• Plan and execute statutory shaft inspections, material transport, and all shaft‑related activities in line with LI2182.
• Develop and monitor safety management elements for the shaft area.
• Investigate process interruptions using analysis tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Review, approve and sign off maintenance plans, designs, testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Control training and qualification processes to avoid cost and schedule overruns.
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, cost, and quality for shaft maintenance.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising shaft maintenance or similar underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of LI2182 regulations and mining safety standards.
• Ability to lead teams, enforce safety culture and achieve zero‑incident targets.
• Excellent analytical skills for process improvement and energy optimisation.

Required skills

• Statutory shaft inspection procedures
• Maintenance planning and execution
• Safety management and compliance
• Process analysis and improvement tools

What we offer

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