2026–2027 GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM – NATIONAL SERVICE – MINING ENGINEERING
Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (UMAA)
Full-time
3 years
Bachelor's Degree
Posting expires Aug 16, 2026
Description
KEY DUTIES OF NSP MINING ENGINEERS
The National Service Mining Engineer will work under the supervision of experienced mining professionals and gain practical exposure to underground mining operations. Key duties and responsibilities include:
Assist in the planning and execution of underground mine development and production activities.
Support the preparation of short-term and long-term mine plans.
Assist with mine design, drilling and blasting activities under supervision.
Collect, analyse and interpret mining and production data for reporting purposes.
Monitor daily production activities and report any operational challenges.
Assist in conducting underground inspections to ensure compliance with mining standards and operational procedures.
Support ventilation, ground support and mine safety monitoring activities.
Participate in production meetings and contribute to operational planning.
Assist in monitoring equipment utilisation and productivity.
Support surveying and geological teams during underground operations where required.
Ensure compliance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly technical reports.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Mining Engineer or Mine Management.
COMPANY EXPECTATIONS
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (with particular emphasis on Excel)
Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethics and professionalism
A high standard of work quality
Adaptability and willingness to take on varied responsibilities
Ability to work under pressure and in dynamic environments
Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills
A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of internship experience
Commitment to health & safety, and continuous learning.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
This opportunity is open to Ghanaian final-year students completing their studies in 2026 and eligible for the 2026–2027. National Service Programme, pref-erably from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), UMA’s long-standing academic partner.
Interested applicants from the Obuasi catchment communities are encouraged to apply.
Interested females are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications from the community must be validated by appropriate community stakeholders.
Eligible Programs of Study
BSc. Mining Engineering
Location
UMAA operations are based in Obuasi, approximately 63 Km southwest of Kumasi in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit the following documents to ObuasiLocalEmployment@anglogoldashanti.com
Subject line should be your field of study (e.g. Mechanical Engineering).
Updated Curriculum Vitae
National Service details (Number and PIN)
Academic transcripts
Application Deadline: 1st August 2026
SELECTION PROCESS
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and assessed on:
Technical and Analytical skills
Behavioural Competencies
Organisational fit
Ability to adapt and thrive in a mining environment.
All selected applicants will be required to successfully pass targeted interviews and tests before final selections are made and committed to by Company.