Anglo Gold Ashanti Vacancies

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Principal, Mobile Assets

Location:  

Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date:  Sep 12, 2025

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

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.

Objective of the role

A vacancy exists within the Digital Technology Department for a Principal: Mobile Assets who will be responsible for providing direct support to the Director Mobile Assets and VP Asset Management within the discipline as well as operations, Projects and Joint Ventures in Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, DRC and the US.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in a core engineering discipline – i.e., Mechanical or Electrical or post-graduate in Asset Management.

General Knowledge & Experience

• Strong track record of success at specialist level in the mining industry, working within the surface and underground mobile assets (HME) field. Deep-level understanding of planning and maintenance of mobile equipment to ensure Integrity over the life of the mine.
• At least 5 years of relevant operational experience on a mine site related to mobile mining equipment. Relevant Mine/site-based experience is crucial.

Safety

• Can identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues; and ensure that appropriate focus and resources are available to achieve safety objectives.
• Is able to interpret the requirements of the Major Hazard Control Standards and guide the operations to achieve compliance.

Asset Management Strategy

• Able to create a complete and well-thought-out asset strategy, using equipment and production data.
• Can establish work management systems that deliver effective planning, resourcing and execution of maintenance work on schedule and within budget.
• Define continuous improvement processes to systematically identify, prevent and eliminate chronic defects that lead to failures of major and critical equipment.
• Able to develop processes to assess the condition of equipment, plant, and critical infrastructure in order to identify early signs of failure, take preventative action and mitigate consequences.
• Understands the critical operational parameters to operate machinery and equipment within design tolerances. 
• Able to define and establish a risk-based asset integrity process that identifies, prioritises and manages asset integrity threats.

Engineering Science

• Deeply understands how to analyse the performance of machinery and equipment and identify opportunities to increase both availability and utilisation.
• Can do fault diagnosis and liaise with subject matter experts and equipment suppliers in collaborating to increase equipment performance.
• Understand the use of Fleet modelling software like Talpac or similar in determining fleet requirements and productivities.

Operational Leadership

• Has a track record of success in leadership roles.
• Has effective communication skills.
• Monitors team performance and only intervenes when required.
• Understands the competencies of individual team members and works with individuals to address gaps and continuously enhance team performance.
• Understands the needs of the business and is able to clearly articulate and prioritise these for the team.
• Understands all functions (technical or otherwise) on a mine to a reasonable level and can contribute to discussions on a broad multi-functional basis.

Business Planning

• Is able to optimise the engineering budget through the evaluation of engineering/maintenance options in conjunction with mine and process planning.
• Provides the tools to track benefits and expenses and for forecasting, planning and execution of the business plan.
• Reviews and validates Stay-in-Business capital plans and projects to meet business requirements and reduce risk.

Operational Excellence

• Is able to set OEE targets and generate innovative solutions to close the performance gaps relating to the primary drivers of value (run time, throughput and reliability)
• Can integrate operational and economic models into a value engineering model for the mine and plant.
• Can demonstrate the sustainability of equipment and process performance improvements by integrating these with the business planning process.

Information Management

• Undertakes systematic analysis to the required level of detail and rigour and supports conclusions with accurate information and analysis.
• Uses sound judgement and experience to validate and/or question the data.

Project Management

• Can review a project for compliance against the standard and make recommendations to address deficiencies.
• Can lead the work of engineering design service providers
• Applies project management principles in achieving deliverables, particularly when working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high-performing professional teams.
• Preparedness to undertake extensive business travel.
• Well-developed industry networks.

Work accountabilities

• Lead, collaborate on or support appropriate technical improvement initiatives such as the Full Asset Potential Programme together with the business units to de-risk the business, exploit opportunities and support the overall business objectives.
• Direct support and coordination of the optimisation, analyses and improvement of mobile asset performance and reliability together with sites (league tables).
• Support technical excellence through the development and custodianship of standards and specifications relating to mobile Assets, including the roll-out of best practices at the operations.
• Lead, coordinate, support, and guide in the selection of mobile equipment, operation, and application improvement, inclusive of all associated functions that support the operation and maintenance of the equipment together with sites.
• Provide the required technical input into project reviews or project development to ensure projects are technically and commercially appropriate regarding design, specification, operability, optimal functionality, and maintainability.
• Identify technologies, systems and processes through technology scanning, development, innovation and industry knowledge sharing to address business opportunities. Coordinate and support the implementation strategy of BEV into mining operations.
• Represent AGA in engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic intent and provide for a single point of contact to arrange specialist engineering support to operations.

People Accountabilities:     

• In the capacity of “discipline specialist”, establishing and nurturing sound and professional relationships with consultants, internal departments & project teams, service providers, and suppliers and to maintain a network of suppliers, consultants, and other expertise to provide second-line maintenance support to the operations as required.

Financial Accountabilities: 

• Strive for cost effectiveness through the identification of cost optimization opportunities linked to the Full Asset Potential and/or other operational and financial improvement processes.
• Performing analysis and reviews of site budgets to ensure budgets are technically sound, properly motivated, and prioritized. (This includes support of the fleet replacement strategy and planned component replacement strategy). Indirect influence on budget within asset management at site level approx. $200mil annually across all operations.
• Provide technical input related to contract mining through the support of the procurement and supply chain teams, as well as the site mining and engineering managers.

Remuneration

As per AGA salary scales

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements are to be clearly highlighted. 

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors is desired.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 

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Director, Process Control

Location:  

Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date:  26 Aug 2025

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

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.

Objective of the role

To provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.

Education & Qualifications

A degree qualification in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities.
• Behaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values and Purpose.
• Well-developed industry networks.
• Strong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization.
• Proficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement.
• Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams.
• High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team.
• Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance.
• Experience with APC or AI-driven optimization projects.
• Familiarity with mining and gold processing unit operations.
• Experience in large-scale transformation or standardization initiatives.
• Exposure to Digital Twin or real-time simulation technologies.

Role Accountabilities

Technical Acountabilities

• Modelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
• Provide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes;
• • • Champion the AGA Safety Vision by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority.
    • Embed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence.
    • Lead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including:
    • Baseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations.
    • Rollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics.
    • Implementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes.
    • Setup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models.
    • Provide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
    • Assist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
    • Support the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations.
    • Act as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers.
    • Contribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems.

People Accountabilities

• Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes;
  • • Build process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians.
    • Support the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control.
    • Foster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors.
    • Ensure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA’s company values.
• Align with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of process control professionals.
• Make oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles.

Remuneration

As per the AGA salary scales.

Closing Date: 30 September  2025

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Internal applicants need to inform their managers of their intention to apply.

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Financial Manager – Fixed term contract (12 months)

Location:  

Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date:  Sep 16, 2025

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

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. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE 

A temporary Financial Manager position is available in the Global Controllership department. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Manager to join our Group Consolidations function. This role will be primarily responsible for the Group’s consolidation and Financial Reporting process, and the delivery of certain ad hoc inputs where specialist accounting knowledge and expertise is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Chartered Accountant, or equivalent qualification.

Technical and Functional Expertise

• 5 years in the mining industry and/or associated business fields, and which should include corporate reporting / financial accounting functions
• Understanding of complex consolidations and the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system
• Sound Financial Reporting, International Reporting Standards, and their application
• Experience with the accounting for large Corporate structures 
• Experience of working with cross-functional and geographical teams
• Governance and compliance skills – set organisational standards and processes around governance and compliance
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail
• Project Management and Execution – has an understanding of the “bigger picture” and how this drives projects and business cases 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compilation of the Group consolidation (yearly and quarterly) results and financial reporting of results
• Compilation of the Group analytical reviews to assist in analysing the Group’s results
• Compilation of the Group Segment Reporting
• Advise on non-routine transactions across the Group (finance and other functions) in terms of consolidations and systems
• Responsible for providing training to the business unit finance teams relating to HFM pack disclosures and statutory reporting processes
• Participate in the implementation of US-GAAP reporting changes to quarterly and annual reporting processes due to the change in primary listing (when required), and compliance with reporting requirements in the UK
• Advise on once-off transactions (acquisitions/ disposals/ group restructuring/ new financing), from a consolidations and systems perspective
• Preparation of the Group Annual Financial Statements (excluding notes prepared by the Technical Accounting team)
• Maintain relationships with external auditors in terms of consolidations and tie-ins
• Manage the reporting for equity accounted investments in the Group
• Manage the share-based payments process in the Group
• Comply with the SOX control process within the Consolidations team
• Participate in year-end SOX meetings to assist in assessing all identified SOX deficiencies and possible impacts with the SOX and external audit teams
• Participation in combined assurance reviews on an ad-hoc basis

Remuneration

As per the AGA salary scales.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements are to be clearly highlighted.  AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications