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Principal Geologist, Mineral Resources
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 23, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Objective of the Role
The Principal Geologist will help manage the strategic and technical aspects of mineral resource estimation across AngloGold Ashanti. This includes guiding teams, ensuring high standards, and supporting operations with expert geological insights.
General Knowledge and Experience
Safety
You need a strong grasp of site safety systems and the skills to manage them for full compliance at all times.
Data Analytics
This role involves designing and maintaining data systems and databases, fixing errors, and solving data issues. You will mine data from various sources, reorganize it for easy use by people or machines, and use statistical tools to spot trends and patterns for diagnostics and predictions. Combine skills in computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics, and math to tackle complex problems.
Applied Geological Methods
Drilling: Extensive experience with drilling, including working with drill companies on methods and efficiency.
Sampling: Deep knowledge of sampling, from design to experimental setups.
Logging and Mapping: Ability to identify geological units, structures, fabrics, alterations, and mineralization styles, and link them to models and mine processes.
Coreyard: Develop new ways to improve data collection and efficiency.
Assaying: Understand lab processes, spot unsuitable techniques, know alternatives, analyze QAQC results, and work with lab managers on fixes.
Database Management: Manage users and codes, create reports, understand system architecture, and oversee new implementations.
Geological Theory
Know key geological features on the lease and how they fit the current model. Guide project and site teams to deepen understanding. Grasp regional geology and opportunities. Build 3D models with geological interpretations.
Mine Geology Methods
Plan: Apply knowledge to execute complex plans successfully.
Mining and Plant: Understand material flow, critical features, metal accounting, sampling, and mining processes.
Ore Loss and Dilution: Design reconciliation tests and routes for ore accounting. Investigate issues across sources.
Grade Control: Review systems, set parameters, compare techniques, and understand impacts on estimation and selectivity.
Ore Accounting: Integrate systems across domains and regions.
Geotechnical and Geohydrological: Know parameters, their generation, use in planning, and effects on safety and production.
Exploration Methods
Detailed knowledge of exploration techniques like field mapping, geophysics, geochemistry, and remote sensing. Choose best practices for operations or regions. Audit plans, advise on fixes. Create exploration targets for brownfields at district and site levels, review strategies, and align with AGA goals. Prepare and review budgets, design programs for drilling, geophysics, etc. Monitor programs for time and budget. Understand regulations, tenure, and risks.
Estimation Methods
Deep understanding of estimation techniques; select the right one for each orebody. Reconcile models to grade control and provide specialist support.
Operational Management
Integrate plans across operations, balance options. Set direction in your field within broader strategies. Link geology to other disciplines and set guidelines.
Business Planning
Turn company strategy into geological plans for international assets.
Operational Excellence
Show value of opportunities and build business cases for trade-offs.
Project Management
Apply principles to budgeting, scheduling, and execution in your work areas.
Role Accountabilities
- Model safe behavior aligned with AGA’s Safety Vision and Values. Help build a safety-first culture and support incident investigations.
- Support governance, policy, and leadership in geological modeling, mineral resource estimation, and geostatistics for geoscience. This includes developing and maintaining policies and standards, monitoring compliance, improving business systems for interpretation, modeling, estimation, and reporting. Manage these fields in AGA, advise business units, lead the Mineral Resource Community of Practice, join technology projects, monitor tools for improvements, provide training and mentoring, collaborate on process enhancements, deliver input for M&A and stage-gate reviews, support Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves processes, and review site/project reports and methods for alignment with standards.
- Contribute as a key member of the Technical Services team.
People Accountabilities
Help the Geology Discipline Lead maintain the framework. Coach and develop geology staff for discipline health. Build strong relationships with operations/projects, CTO Geology, and teams.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in manufacturing or mining is preferred. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Director, SOX Compliance
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 24, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Objective of the Role
Lead the planning, execution, and management of the company’s SOX 302 and 404 compliance program. Work closely with the VP SOX Compliance to improve program maturity, scalability, and risk coverage.
Education and Qualifications
Relevant postgraduate degree(s) in Chartered Accountancy (SA).
General Knowledge and Experience
- At least 5-8 years in SOX compliance and internal control design in a multi-jurisdictional public company or Big 4 firm. Mining experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP for managing financial reporting risks. Mining sector experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of COSO 2013 framework, PCAOB standards, and SEC reporting.
- Familiar with IT General Controls (ITGCs), system access, change management, and Information Prepared by the Entity (IPE).
- Knowledge of financial statement assertions, control testing, and deficiency evaluation.
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls under SOX 404 using COSO 2013.
- Proven ability to train on SOX topics like 404 and 302.
- Track record in managing and fixing deficiencies, significant deficiencies, and material weaknesses.
- Solid grasp of financial reporting processes, systems, and data flows.
- Hands-on with ERP systems like SAP, HFM (required), and beneficially Nomos One, Workiva.
- Experience leading external audit coordination.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and risk-focused skills.
- Excellent communication to explain complex issues to executives and committees.
- Leadership and project management in cross-functional settings.
- Ability to influence and build a compliance culture.
- Spot process improvements without weakening controls.
- Design and deliver training on SOX, controls, and risks.
Role Accountabilities
Lead SOX Compliance Program
- Plan, execute, and manage SOX 302 and 404 programs for timely quarterly and annual completion.
- Help the VP improve SOX program maturity and risk coverage.
Risk and Control Assessment
- Oversee scoping, risk assessment, and control identification with stakeholders, approved by VP.
- Assess new risks from changes, acquisitions, systems, or regulations.
Internal Control Design and Testing
- Ensure proper design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
- Manage testing strategy, using management or internal audit testing, and oversee deficiency fixes.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Liaise with external auditors, Internal Audit, Finance, Technical Mining, and IT on testing, reliance, and remediation.
- Help VP communicate SOX status, deficiencies, and plans to leadership.
Governance and Reporting
- Prepare updates for VP to report to CFO, SVP Audit and Risk, and committees on compliance, findings, and risks.
- Maintain documentation, oversee certifications, and quarterly sub-certifications.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage and mentor SOX team, providing guidance and growth opportunities.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learning.
Process and Technology Optimization
- Use technology, automation, and analytics to boost control effectiveness and efficiency.
- Align with internal control initiatives like ESG and enterprise risk management.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in manufacturing or mining is preferred. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Manager, HR Business Partnering
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 27, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
Name of the Role: Manager Human Resources Business Partnering (HRBP)
Based: Johannesburg
Reports to: VP HRBP
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Objective of the Role
The Manager HRBP acts as a partner and advisor to business leaders. You will align people strategies with business goals to boost performance, growth, and employee engagement. This role works closely with mid-level leaders in Development, Technological, and Operations functions to offer proactive HR support and ideas on workforce planning, talent development, organizational design, and change management. The ideal person has strong business sense, knows HR best practices well, and has experience creating strategic HR plans in fast-paced, complex settings.
Role Accountabilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to mid-level leaders, helping with people strategies that support business goals.
- Work with leaders on organizational design and workforce planning to match long-term aims.
- Follow directions from HR leadership to run annual HR programs.
- Lead rollout and use of key HR programs like talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Handle all employee complaints and suggestions.
- Use data and analytics for insights on talent trends, organizational health, and productivity.
- Coach managers to build leadership skills, improve teams, and handle change.
- Work with HR Centers of Excellence like Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, and Diversity & Inclusion for full HR solutions.
- Support change management with good communication and stakeholder involvement.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
- Align HR practices with policies, laws, and company values.
- Manage employee relations proactively and legally, fostering a positive culture.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
General Knowledge and Experience
- At least 7 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with total rewards programs.
- Public speaking skills.
- Handle confidentiality professionally.
- Project management.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
- Customer management.
- Tactical planning.
- Strategic decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder communication.
- Team leadership and decision-making.
- Knowledge of employment law.
- Employee problem-solving.
- HR program design and execution.
- Budgeting and management.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in manufacturing or mining is preferred. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Supervisor, Contracts Administration
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Nov 1, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Job Title: Supervisor Contract Administration
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports to: Manager: Contracts & Procurement
About the Role
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is looking for a dynamic Supervisor: Contracts Administration to help with the full procure-to-pay process. You will ensure supplier relationships, contracts, and procurement operations match our business goals and compliance rules.
Work Accountabilities
Lead the Contracts Administration Function
Supervise and guide the daily work of the contracts team to deliver accurate and timely services. Monitor performance against key measures and fix issues as needed.
Drive Operational Excellence
Help the organization improve continuously by simplifying procurement and contract processes. Promote discipline and align with AngloGold Ashanti’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Supplier and Stakeholder Engagement
Build good relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams. Support negotiations for best value and ensure suppliers meet performance, quality, and delivery standards.
Contract Development and Maintenance
Create, review, and manage contracts and purchase orders for accuracy, legal fit, and easy access. Document, approve, and store them electronically for audits.
SAP and Data Integrity Management
Update outline agreements, purchase orders, and records in SAP. Ensure spend is captured correctly, reported well, and processes are followed.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Create supplier scorecards and track against SLAs. Produce monthly reports on savings and performance to show value and find cost/efficiency gains.
Compliance and Risk Management
Check compliance with policies, procedures, and laws. Spot and report risks in contracts, suppliers, or compliance.
Team Leadership and Development
Coach, mentor, and give feedback to team members. Build a culture of safety, accountability, and growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams to match practices with needs. Join planning to improve efficiency and value.
Skills and Competencies
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field (CIPS qualification is a plus).
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- At least 5 years in commercial/contracts administration.
- Advanced skills in SAP, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and sourcing analytics.
- Strong use of sourcing processes and spend analytics.
- Skills in stakeholder management, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
- Mining or manufacturing experience preferred.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Manager: Speak-up & Investigations
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Nov 4, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc, Incorporated in the Isle of Man, Registration Number 001177V, Registered as an Overseas Company in the United Kingdom (UK Company Number FC034822). Registered Office: Third Floor, 5 Hobhouse Court, Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HH, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 203 968 3320, Fax: +44 (0) 203 968 3325.
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Job Title: Manager: Speak-up & Investigation
Location: Johannesburg
Reports to: Vice President Group Compliance
About the Role
Lead the handling and investigation of whistleblowing cases. Ensure quick resolution, good governance, and fit with AngloGold Ashanti’s compliance framework and values.
Work Accountabilities
- Maintain whistleblowing cases.
- Do monthly reconciliations of reported vs. closed cases.
- Report weekly to management on case status.
- Investigate sensitive cases that cannot go to departmental investigators.
- Communicate timely and accurately per laws and company rules.
- Keep a register of all whistleblowing tests.
- Facilitate regional audit meetings and check if controls are kept.
- Prepare quarterly reports for Board Audit Committee, Regional Audit Committee, and others.
- Advise business on governance and controls.
- Raise awareness of whistleblowing process through training.
- Maintain relationships with third-party vendors.
- Partner with regional offices for cases outside corporate.
- Provide quality service while building professional relationships.
- Build ties with function heads and investigators to close cases.
- Create working papers and reports per group and legal standards.
- Conduct compliance reviews if needed.
- Follow procedures and laws.
- Know ethical conduct, governance principles, and social responsibility.
- Honor anonymity requests.
- Support Compliance Department goals.
- Join departmental projects.
Skills and Competencies
Education and Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Whistleblowing management and investigations.
- Experience with Navex is an advantage.
- Mining industry knowledge is a plus.
- Computer literacy.
- Good project management skills.
- Basic risk management awareness.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Director Mining Systems & Analysis
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 22, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Objective of the Role
Provide global expertise in mining systems and analytics to help decision-making, interventions, and improvements for AGA’s open pit and underground mines.
Education and Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in a mining-related discipline.
- Relevant business qualification (e.g., MBA, financial course).
General Knowledge and Experience
- At least 15 years in the mining industry.
- Practical understanding of the full mining value chain, including mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, and projects.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities with company strategy.
- Strong strategic and analytic thinking.
- Make quick tactical decisions using data.
- Skills in financial decisions and risk management.
- Commercial sense for the role.
- Organize work, set priorities, and use good judgment.
- Lead and work well with teams.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
- Open to different cultures.
- High energy and enthusiasm for high performance.
- Take reasoned stands on key issues.
- Ready for extensive travel.
- Track record in business improvement and change management.
- Previous roles in mining systems and analytics.
- Experience with databases, PowerBI, or similar for data handling, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong industry networks.
- Proven success in resources industry.
Role Accountabilities
Technical Accountabilities
- Model safe behavior per AGA Safety Vision and Values. Support safety culture and incident investigations.
- Provide systems, support, and governance for Mining Systems and Analytics, including developing global mining dashboards and processes for insights; analytics for business and integrated planning; standardizing Mine Control Systems with requirements and improvements; global reporting and data modeling for KPIs; implementing “Health of Mine” function; maintaining league tables; analyzing performance for Full Potential; using simulation, ML, AI for analysis; assessing technologies; and advising business units.
- Contribute to the Mining Technical team.
People Accountabilities
- Support Mining Discipline Lead on framework.
- Develop and maintain Communities of Practice for mining.
- Mentor and develop mining personnel for discipline health.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Principal, Ventilation
Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Oct 30, 2025
Address: 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is a leading global mining company with a vibrant and welcoming culture. We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated for their unique views and contributions. Teamwork and collaboration are key to our success, helping us achieve shared goals. We focus on employee growth, providing many opportunities for career development and professional learning. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the mining industry and communities around the world.
Role Purpose
The Mine Ventilation Engineer offers expert technical support for ventilation, air quality, and cooling across AngloGold Ashanti’s global operations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant mine ventilation systems while helping operations, projects, and joint ventures.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mine ventilation and cooling, giving advice and solutions worldwide.
- Develop and apply best ventilation and refrigeration strategies for underground mines.
- Give technical input for studies, project reviews, and ventilation upgrades.
- Help business units with ventilation opportunities, coach engineers, and guide projects.
- Support incidents and contracts as SME.
- Ensure practices meet legal and technical standards.
- Contribute to decarbonization and new technologies.
- Monitor and update policies, guidelines, and standards for compliance.
People and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong ties with internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor ventilation staff for discipline health.
- Promote safety culture and align with AGA values.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Safety: Lead risk assessments, spot hazards, and plan mitigations.
- Mine Ventilation: Expert in systems across mining methods. Implement best practices, trials, and data optimization.
- Operational Management: Know planning and costs; manage small teams.
- Ventilation Planning: Design primary/secondary systems; integrate costs and schedules.
- Contract and Project Management: Handle contracts, lead minor projects, work with consultants.
- Innovation: Create solutions, adopt new ideas, collaborate across fields.
Essential Skills
- Align with AngloGold Ashanti’s values.
- Professional qualification in Mine Ventilation.
- Degree in mining-related discipline.
- 10+ years in mining.
- Advanced Ventsim; Deswik or CAD experience.
- Understand mining value chain.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial skills.
- Track record in ventilation solutions for plans.
- Good interpersonal, influencing, mentoring.
- Ready for extensive travel and diverse cultures.
Desirable Skills
- Postgraduate in mining-related field.
- Industry networks.
- Experience in improvements, change, global projects.
- Lead high-performing teams.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the role. Highlight all academic and work achievements clearly. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Applications are open until filled. If you do not hear back within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best with your applications.