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Principal, Exploration Geologist

Oct 1, 2026 - 12:10
Oct 2, 2026 - 00:10
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AngloGold Ashanti Tanzania Full Time
Principal, Exploration Geologist

Job snapshot

AngloGold Ashanti is hiring a Principal, Exploration Geologist. The position supports the advertised employer's core operations. The post is based in Tanzania.

RolePrincipal, Exploration Geologist
EmployerAngloGold Ashanti
LocationTanzania

AngloGold Ashanti is the advertised employer for this vacancy.

Role overview

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Key responsibilities

  • AngloGold Ashanti has an on this listing as covered here open Tanzania vacancy for in the advertised role on this listing on this listing Principal as covered here Exploration Geologist Job Details.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large in as covered here the advertised role brownfields drilling programs and for this vacancy exploration teams.
  • Deliver technical exploration expertise for this vacancy over the Africa Business Unit to as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy maximise as covered here value from operating assets.
  • Submit your application only in in the advertised role the advertised role on for this vacancy the official AngloGold on as covered here this listing Ashanti careers as covered here portal Jobconnect as covered in the advertised role here does not collect applications for on this listing this role.
  • Postgraduate qualification listed as useful extras.
  • Establish and support systems workflows and for this vacancy drilling programs that deliver to for this vacancy in the advertised role plan schedule and in the advertised role budget in as covered here line with in the advertised role corporate standards.
  • Apply on AngloGold Ashanti careers.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large exploration budgets to in the advertised role on this listing deliver Resource and as covered here Reserves additions.
  • Proven experience in structural interpretation and for this vacancy in the advertised role geological modelling for as covered here target generation.
  • Advanced geological grasp of in the advertised role Archean gold terranes and for on this listing this vacancy sound knowledge of as covered here geological and geophysical.
  • Strong track record of in as covered here the advertised role success in as covered here leadership positions in on this listing as covered here the resources industry.
  • Coach site based exploration in for this vacancy the advertised role personnel for this vacancy support reporting compliance technical as covered here due diligence effective contact over sites Business Unit and technical functions.
  • Providing technical guidance in in the advertised role on this listing drilling design geological and in the advertised role as covered here geophysical in the advertised role interpretation target generation orebody interpretation and in the advertised role for this vacancy for this vacancy geological modelling for for this vacancy resource estimation.
  • Role objective.
  • Supporting exploration pipelines life of for this vacancy mine exploration planning site exploration programs to as covered here for this vacancy grow and for this vacancy replace Mineral Resources and in the advertised role as covered here Ore Reserves.
  • Experience Knowledge and Skills 10 15 years related brownfields exploration experience in for this vacancy as covered here as covered here operating as covered here mining environments preferably with for on this listing this vacancy open pit and underground exposure.
  • Exposure to for this vacancy on this listing multisite on this listing or regional roles is on this listing desirable preferably inside Africa for this vacancy or comparable large scale gold operations.
  • Jobconnect summary for for as covered here this vacancy an AngloGold on this listing Ashanti Tanzania mining vacancy.
  • Supporting the Manager Brownfields Exploration with on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy site exploration budgets structural in as covered here the advertised role geology as covered here target generation orebody interpretation and on this listing as covered here modelling to improve exp.
  • Education Qualification Degree qualification in in the advertised role as covered here Geology or related discipline.
  • Supporting best practice geological as covered here data on this listing for this vacancy collection logging sampling data in the advertised role storage drilling logistics contract management for on this listing drilling and assay laboratory support.
  • Supporting safe exploration delivery by for this vacancy as covered here as covered here modelling in the advertised role the Company's safety values and for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role assisting with in the advertised role investigations where required.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply via the AngloGold Ashanti careers portal for for this vacancy this Principal Exploration Geologist.

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Common questions

What role is open?
AngloGold Ashanti is recruiting a Principal, Exploration Geologist.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Tanzania.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the AngloGold Ashanti site

10 - 15 years.

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 02, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI,
TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR PRINCIPAL, EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Principal, Exploration Geologist position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Principal, Exploration Geologist. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Deliver technical exploration expertise across the Africa Business Unit to maximise value from operating assets. Support the Manager - Brownfields Exp.

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Supporting safe exploration delivery by as covered here modelling the Company's safety values and in the advertised role assisting with investigations where required Esta.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
___________________
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For Principal, Exploration Geologist, use the method in this advert.

Employer Online Portal
  1. Apply on the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal for this Tanzania vacancy
  2. Open the official application page: https://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/job/Johannesburg-Principal%2C-Exploration-Geologist-2198/1443157033.
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