Job Description

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. 

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

POSITION

Blastman, Explosives

DEPARTMENT

Mining

LOCATION

Obuasi Gold Mine

CLOSING DATE

15th October 2026

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Enable effective bookkeeping of all explosive’s transactions in a magazine in accordance with mining regulations.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct critical controls review for explosives-related activities.
• Participate in supervisor workplace visits and inspections.
• Carry out positive observations, hazard observations and reporting, and planned task observations.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure controls are in place before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure investigations are completed and corrective actions closed out on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned and ensure timely completion.
• Achieve 100% compliance to set OHS KPIs and ensure direct reports also comply.
• Maintain zero incidents and zero injuries related to activities under your involvement or jurisdiction.
• Comply with AGAG environmental management requirements, legal requirements, and other compliance obligations.
• Take action to prevent environmental pollution.
• Follow operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of assigned work.
• Correct or report any observed environmental deviations, practices and conditions to the Supervisor and suggest improvements to environmental management.
• Follow established procedures and report incidents to the Supervisor when they occur.
• Communicate with team members on the effective handling and usage of explosives to prevent explosive damage and explosives accidents.
• Support reduction of explosives wastage through effective handling and usage practices.
• Maintain explosives reporting requirements.
• Ensure explosives stocks in the magazine comply with regulations and report any contravention immediately.
• Keep records of all relevant explosives’ transactions in the Explosive Logbook.
• Prevent unlawful entry into the magazine.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• SSCE.
• Certificate of competency in Blasting.

Experience

• 3 years' experience in underground operations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assess risks for tasks and ensure controls are applied before and during execution.
• Knowledge of explosives handling, usage, stock control and transaction recording in a magazine.
• Ability to maintain accurate explosives records in the Explosive Logbook.
• Ability to identify, report and act on hazards, incidents and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of operating procedures, environmental rules and mining regulations relevant to explosives management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members on safe and effective explosives handling.
• Commitment to AngloGold Ashanti values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence and Collaboration.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
• Internal applicants need to inform their managers of their intention to apply.
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company’s careers website.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.