AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.
Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
POSITION
Specialist, Category Management Mining Contracts
DEPARTMENT
Mining Contracts 2
LOCATION
Johannesburg, South Africa
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Specialist – Category Management (Mining Contracts) to support the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives across Contract Mining. This role partners with the Category Manager to drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and value delivery across critical spend categories.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support development and execution of category and sourcing strategies
Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution
Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and complex cost modelling
Support tender processes, contract drafting, and SOX compliance
Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and value opportunities
Contribute to business cases, reporting, and category insights
Support delivery of major contracts and supplier performance initiatives
Drive continuous improvement and value tracking across the category
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA advantageous)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
3+ years’ experience in procurement, category management, or commercial analysis
Experience in mining contracts – advantageous
Category management and strategic sourcing
Advanced cost modelling and spend analysis
Supplier and contract management
Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
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.
Director – Financial Systems Development (Two Year – Fixed-Term Contract)
AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Director – Financial Systems Development to lead the design and execution of our global finance systems strategy. This role will translate strategic priorities into a clear, integrated roadmap that aligns processes, data, and technology across the organisation.
As the single point of accountability for our finance systems landscape, the Director will drive standardisation, automation, and governance across regions while strengthening financial controls and enabling better decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernising our global finance platform—creating a scalable, integrated environment that supports sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness.
This is a two-year fixed-term leadership role with high visibility across Finance, Digital, and executive leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Systems Strategy & Roadmap
Define and communicate a multi-year finance systems strategy and roadmap aligned with Group Finance, business, and digital priorities.
Prioritise initiatives across the finance systems portfolio based on strategic value, risk, regulatory requirements, and delivery capacity.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear recommendations on finance systems investments, including trade-offs, costs, and benefits.
Integrated Architecture & Data Strategy
Own the end-to-end source-to-report architecture, covering ERP, consolidation, planning, reporting, and disclosure platforms.
Lead Chart of Accounts (CoA) and master data standardisation, establishing global structures, hierarchies, and data lineage across finance systems.
Drive simplification and automation across the technology landscape, reducing manual processes, spreadsheets, and technical debt.
Programme Delivery, Governance & Controls
Provide oversight for a portfolio of finance systems programmes from concept through design, build, testing, cutover, and stabilisation.
Establish strong project, change, and release governance aligned with SOX/ITGC and internal control frameworks.
Define and monitor KPIs and value realisation metrics, such as close cycle improvements, automation rates, and reporting quality.
Represent Finance Systems in governance, audit, and regulatory forums, ensuring platforms remain audit-ready and compliant.
Business Partnership & Change Leadership
Partner closely with Finance, Controllership, Digital/IT, Operations, and other functions to shape system solutions and resolve design decisions.
Lead change management, communication, and training strategies to support adoption of new systems and standardised processes.
Monitor adoption and system utilisation post-implementation, driving continuous improvement and optimisation.
Leadership & Capability Development
Build and lead a high-performing finance systems team, providing coaching, clear objectives, and development opportunities.
Reduce reliance on external consultants by developing internal expertise, reusable frameworks, and knowledge-sharing practices.
Manage vendors and systems integrators, ensuring accountability for delivery quality, cost control, and risk management.
Qualifications & Experience
10–12 years of senior experience leading enterprise-scale finance systems transformation in complex, global organisations.
Proven track record managing portfolio-level programmes across ERP, consolidation, planning, and reporting platforms.
Strong experience with ERP environments (preferably SAP FI/CO) and related financial systems ecosystems.
Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-year finance systems roadmaps, including CoA harmonisation, platform rationalisation, and legacy system decommissioning.
Experience leading major transformation initiatives such as integrations, carve-outs, upgrades, regulatory or GAAP changes, and large-scale data initiatives.
Experience integrating newly acquired businesses or regions into a global finance systems landscape.
Strong understanding of SOX/ITGC or equivalent financial control frameworks.
Experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments, ideally within capital-intensive or asset-heavy industries.
Knowledge of IFRS and exposure to other GAAP frameworks is advantageous.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Finance, IT, Operations, Tax, and Shared Services.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing specialist teams across multiple locations.
Experience managing systems integrators and vendors, including contract and performance management.
Key Leadership Attributes
Execution Focus – Ability to translate strategy into practical action and deliver complex initiatives successfully.
Change Leadership – Skilled at driving adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
Strategic Communication – Able to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for executives and stakeholders.
Accountability & Ownership – Creates a culture of responsibility, high performance, and results.
The Director, Hydrogeology is a senior technical leadership role that provides expert hydrogeology and hydrology oversight across AngloGold Ashanti’s global asset portfolio. The Director of Hydrogeology guides risk‑informed water management, strengthens strategic and business planning, and ensures geotechnical and environmental water systems align with operational and long-term value objectives. The role leads knowledge transfer across the discipline, advances technology and research initiatives, and mentors technical teams to enhance geotechnical and hydrological risk management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Model AGA’s Safety Vision and Values and promote a culture where safety is the first priority.
Support incident and accident investigations as required.
Understand and meet all internal and external compliance obligations relevant to the role.
Technical Leadership
Provide expert hydrogeology and hydrology input into risk‑benefit assessments supporting Business Plans, Strategic Plans, and Full Asset Potential (FAP) analyses.
Direct the implementation of functional geotechnical systems (standards, guidelines, processes) to ensure effective control of inundation and water‑related geotechnical hazards.
Audit geotechnical engineering designs to ensure alignment with Business Plans; develop corrective roadmaps where deviations occur.
Offer technical guidance on environmental water management, site‑wide water balances, and hydrological considerations for all assets.
Oversee discipline-specific contributions to quarterly integrated plans and tactical execution where required.
Provide structured feedback and updates to VP Technical, VP Geotechnical Engineering, and Project/Mine Management.
Knowledge Management & Community of Practice
Lead discipline-wide knowledge transfer through Communities of Practice.
Develop, implement, and maintain value‑adding geotechnical engineering guidelines and processes.
Define and maintain technical KPIs/KPAs for hydrology and hydrogeology.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution
Contribute to the CTO Technical Team and collaborate with external bodies influencing geotechnical and hydrological standards.
Lead research partners and industry collaborators to deliver innovations aligned with AGA’s Technology Roadmap.
Support annual strategy cycles, FAP processes, and quarterly integrated planning.
Scheduling & Delivery
Manage multiple competing deadlines effectively.
Provide discipline‑specific input in support of companywide strategic and business planning.
People Leadership
Mentor and coach hydrogeology and geotechnical engineering teams to build deep technical capability and strengthen geotechnical risk management across the business.
Technical Expertise Required
Safety (Advanced)
Recognizes and addresses safety risks and drives focus on safety objectives.
Design Basis & Design Specification (Mastery)
Deep understanding of foundational sciences relevant to mining.
Ability to steer research initiatives that enhance design basis and design specifications.
The Director of Tailings Engineering provides global technical leadership, governance, and strategic direction for all tailings storage facility (TSF) management activities across the organization. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and long‑term stewardship while driving innovation and supporting major projects, M&A activities, and asset‑level execution. The position also plays a key leadership role in talent development, technical oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration within the CTO Technical team.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Leadership
Champion a culture where safety is the first value, consistently modeling behaviors aligned with AGA’s Safety Vision and Values.
Support incident and accident investigations as required.
Technical Governance & Operational Support
Provide expert technical guidance to global operations, projects, and full asset potential initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Engineers of Record (EORs), Independent Tailings Review Boards (ITRBs), external vendors, OEMs, research institutions, and GTMI partners.
Monitor and report on TSF compliance, supporting on‑site deposition planning and execution teams.
Lead technical input into Life of Mine (LOM) planning for TSF strategy, capacity, and closure considerations.
Provide due‑diligence support for M&A activities and contribute to project stage‑gate reviews.
Identify emerging technologies and innovations in tailings management; collaborate closely with Digital Technology teams and Business Units to evaluate and implement new solutions.
Actively contribute to the CTO Technical team’s initiatives and objectives.
People & Talent Development
Demonstrate and reinforce company values in all interactions, internal and external.
Partner with BU GMs and Process Managers on succession planning and talent management for tailings professionals.
Serve as a mentor to tailings staff across operational and technical roles.
Support the Tailings Discipline Lead in maintaining and enhancing the Tailings Discipline Framework.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of relevant mining industry experience.
Advanced technical expertise in tailings management, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, and industry standards.
Strong capability in operational management, business planning, and operational excellence.
Proven project management experience.
Ability to manage long‑term (5+ year) production and deposition planning while balancing competing priorities with corporate strategy.
Comprehensive understanding of the mining value chain (geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, engineering, tailings, and projects).
Established industry network and strong stakeholder‑relationship skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities.
Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and independent decision‑making capability.
Strong leadership skills with experience directing high‑performing technical teams.
High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to team and personal performance excellence.
Willingness to take well‑reasoned positions on critical issues.
Ability and willingness to undertake extensive business travel.
AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.
Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
POSITION
Senior Specialist Resource Evaluation
DEPARTMENT
Technical Services
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Resource Evaluation to provide technical support in the development, delivery, and assurance of Mineral Resource models across the Africa Business Unit. This role is focused on ensuring resource models are produced to a high standard, in line with AngloGold Ashanti standards, reporting requirements, and business needs, while also supporting operations through onsite guidance, training, and specialist input
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Build and deliver geological, Mineral Resource, and grade control models to support planning and reporting
Provide specialist technical support on Mineral Resource evaluation methodologies, systems, and processes across operations
Assist sites with Mineral Resource evaluation activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of models and reporting
Support projects and studies requiring technical input on resource estimation and model performance
Conduct peer reviews of Mineral Resource models and provide findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Support capability building through training, coaching, and mentoring of site geology teams
Contribute to risk identification by highlighting opportunities, liabilities, and geological risks within resource models
Maintain strong collaboration with geology, resource evaluation, and wider technical teams across the business
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Degree in Geology plus a qualification in Geostatistics or Mineral Resource Evaluation
Registration with a recognised professional body relevant to international reporting codes
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
At least 8 years’ relevant Mineral Resource Management experience
Experience in operational geology, geological modelling, and Mineral Resource evaluation across different gold deposit types
Strong proficiency in Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, and Isatis
Sound understanding of geological interpretation, geostatistics, QAQC, mine geology, exploration, and Mineral Resource reporting
Strong report writing, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel periodically to operations for technical support and training
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
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.
Reporting to the Director Underground Mining, the Principal Ventilation provides expert technical support for ventilation, air quality, and cooling across AngloGold Ashanti’s global portfolio which includes operations, projects and JVs in Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Egypt, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, DRC and US. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant mine ventilation systems while supporting operations, projects, and joint ventures.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Leadership
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mine ventilation and cooling, providing guidance and solutions across all operations and projects.
Develop and implement optimal ventilation and refrigeration strategies for underground operations.
Provide technical input for studies, project stage-gate reviews, and ventilation upgrade initiatives.
Support business units in ventilation-related opportunities, coaching engineers, and guiding project development.
Offer SME support for ventilation and air quality incidents and contractual matters.
Ensure ventilation work practices meet statutory compliance and technical excellence standards.
Contribute to decarbonization projects and new mining technologies as needed.
Maintain and monitor policies, guidelines, and standards, ensuring compliance across sites.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Professional qualification in Mine Ventilation
Degree in a mining-related discipline
Postgraduate degree in mining-related discipline would be advantageous
Experience
10+ years of relevant mining industry experience
Advanced Ventsim skills; experience with Deswik or other CAD packages
Practical understanding of the mining value chain (mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, projects)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial decision-making skills
Track record of delivering ventilation solutions aligned with strategic and operational plans
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and mentoring capabilities
Willingness to travel extensively and work in diverse cultural environments
Experience in business improvement, change management, and global resource projects
Proven success in leading high-performing professional teams
Specialist: People Technology (SuccessFactors, Core HR SAP)
DEPARTMENT
Digital Technology
LOCATION
Johannesburg, South Africa
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
The Specialist: People Technology (SuccessFactors, Core HR SAP) is business-facing, being responsible for stakeholder engagement with the HR function – at all levels within the company.
The Specialist: People Technology (SuccessFactors, Core HR SAP will be accountable to ensure that DT provides reliable and resilient IT applications and platforms for the core HR processes (excluding payroll), with mature global services, including help desk support, sustainment and material change projects.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Work with peers to review business objectives, propose and recommend solutions and optimal delivery mechanisms
Has good understanding of the core functional processes (such as hire to retire, etc) and is able to influence process improvements, automation and improved productivity measures
Lead discussions with stakeholders and their teams on all functional system matters including monitoring, governing, and Service Level Agreement management
Co-develop and regularly update the functional training materials and ensure functional training interventions are implemented at per agreed plans
Cultivate strong and productive relationships with the HR groups and appropriate senior leaders in order to provide a point of contact and accountability for the services provided
Participate in the delivery of new platforms and applications to the HR function
Ensure excellent customer service provided by the group, in a transparent and accountable manner
Analyses requirements and make recommendations to the Manager: People Technology for technical solutions.
Cooperate with and maintain records of compliance related to the DT risk management process
The role holder is accountable to take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with required governance in his/her area of accountability. i.e SOX activities, segregation of duties, access control to platforms (such as ARP)
Effective management of Commercial contracts related to the area
Responsible for medium term operational and capital planning
Effective management of Incidents/Requests/Changes/Problems/Config/capacity/Event etc.
Effective management of Demands and Projects related to area
Ensure alignment between other groups
Accountable for IT Governance Controls (ITGCs) in SuccessFactors
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in IT related fields
SF Certified– at least 2 modules (Employee central – critical)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
7+ years in a corporate IT environment
7+ years experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors
7+ years experience delivering new platforms and applications
HR business experience a preference
Strong background in SAP ECC modules
Strong change and configuration management background in order to ensure stable end user experiences
Project management experience
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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.
We are looking for an experienced Scheduler to support the successful delivery of major capital projects across our global portfolio. Working within the Project Management Office (PMO), you will set scheduling standards, develop integrated project schedules, and provide insight that helps teams manage risk, cost, and delivery timelines.
This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys working across complex, multi-region projects and influencing outcomes at both project and portfolio level.
Project Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain high-quality project schedules for studies and major capital projects.
Set and manage global scheduling standards, templates, and best practices.
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure schedules are realistic, integrated, and aligned to project scope.
Track progress, identify schedule risks, and provide clear, actionable updates.
Cost & Schedule Alignment
Partner with cost and estimating teams to ensure project schedules align with approved budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
Support forecasting and reporting that enables informed decision-making.
Ensure schedules comply with the company’s capital management framework.
Portfolio & Continuous Improvement
Support schedule integration and analysis across multiple projects and regions.
Capture lessons learned and as-built data to continuously improve planning practices.
Contribute to annual budgeting for major and medium-sized projects (>$200M).
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and support planners and schedulers across the project portfolio.
Work collaboratively with internal teams, EPCM partners, and joint venture stakeholders.
Engage with senior leaders to communicate project status, risks, and improvement opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
A degree (or equivalent experience) in mining, engineering, or a related discipline.
PMP certification (registration with an international project management association is an advantage).
At least 10 years’ experience in project scheduling within mining, processing, or extractive industries.
Strong experience working within owner’s teams and alongside EPCM contractors.
Advanced skills in Primavera P6 (v7 or later) and Microsoft Project.
A solid understanding of project controls, including cost control, estimating, and reporting.
Experience working with multicultural, geographically dispersed teams across global regions.
Why This Role
Exposure to large, complex capital projects across multiple continents.
Opportunity to influence how projects are planned and delivered at a global level.
A role that combines technical depth, leadership, and strategic impact.
Work closely with senior leaders and shape best practices across the organisation.
AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.
Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
POSITION
Specialist Category Management – Energy, Fuels and Lubricants
DEPARTMENT
Supply Chain
LOCATION
Johannesburg, South Africa
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Category Specialist to support the delivery of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. This role partners with the Category Manager to optimise spend, drive supplier performance, and deliver cost efficiencies aligned to business objectives.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support development and execution of the category strategies
Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution
Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and energy cost modelling
Support tendering, contract management, and SOX compliance
Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis and insights
Contribute to business cases, reporting, and performance tracking
Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
3+ years’ experience in procurement, category management, or commercial analysis
Experience in energy markets, utilities, fuel and Lubricants advantageous
Strategic sourcing and category management
Cost modelling, analytics, and benchmarking
Supplier and contract management
Stakeholder engagement and communication
SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
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.