Director Mining Systems & Analysis at AngloGold Ashanti

Objective of the role

• The incumbent will provide expertise globally in the fields of mining systems and analytics to support decision making, intervention and operational improvement for AGA’s open pit and underground mines.

Education & Qualifications

• A post-graduate degree qualification in a mining-related discipline.
• A relevant business qualification (eg, MBA, financial course)

General Knowledge & Experience 

• At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry
• Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including mining, geotechnical, metallurgy and projects
• Ability to take a whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities
• Demonstrated strategic and analytic thinking
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully action priorities
• Demonstated capacity in financial decision making and Risk Mangement
• Commercial acumen relevant to the role
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to explore and embrace different cultures
• 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
• Preparedness to undertake extensive business travel
• Strong track record in business improvement and change management
• Previous experience in mining systems and analytics roles.
• Experience in databases, PowerBI or other related softwares used for data management, analysis & reporting
• Well-developed industry networks
• Strong track record of success in the resources industry

Role Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

• Modelling behavior 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 systems, support and governance for the Mining Systems and Analytics function, including:

• The development, maintenance and enhancement of fit-for-purpose Global Mining Dashboards. Includes implementing the associated processes required to provide insights for decision making, intervention and operational improvement for AGA’s open pit and underground mines.
• Conducting analytics and demonstrated cases to support Operations in Business Planning and Integrated Planning process.
• Providing standardisation of approach and governance for AGA’s Mine Control Systems. This includes defining minimum requirements, identifying improvements and supporting both new and existing implementations.
• Conduct global reporting and data modelling processes for AGA’s open pit and underground mines. This includes identifying and monitoring progress against budgeted / forecast performance for all operations and ensuring timely, accurate and relevant reporting of mining KPI’s.
• Implementing and maintaining AGA’s “Health of Mine” function.
• Maintaining and enhancing Underground and Open Pit League Table processes.
• Provide ongoing analysis of mining operational and cost performance and support Full Potential processes in these areas.
• Facilitation & usage of simulation, machine learning and AI for mining analysis and improvement.
• Investigate and assess technologies related to the Mining Systems and Analytics function.
• Provide expert advice and input to the Business Units and other functions as required.
• Contributing productively as a member of the Mining Technical team

People accountabilities

• Support the Mining Discipline Lead on maintaining the Mining Discipline Framework.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate Communities of Practice (CoP) for the mining discipline
• Mentor existing and support the development of existing mining personnel as part of Discipline Health.