Manager: Speak-up & Investigations at AngloGold Ashanti

ABOUT THE ROLE 

• Lead the management and investigation of whistleblowing cases, ensuring timely resolution, strong governance, and alignment with AngloGold Ashanti’s compliance framework and values.

WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Maintenance of Whistleblowing cases
• Monthly Reconciliation on the cases reported for the month versus the cases closed for the month
• Weekly Reporting to management on status of cases
• Perform Whistleblowing investigations in instances where cases are of a highly sensitive nature and cannot be allocated to a Departmental Investigator.
• Ensure Communications are done timeously and accurately, in line with Statutory and Company requirements
• Maintain a register of all Whistleblowing tests performed
• Facilitate Regional Audit and Assurance meetings and assess whether controls are being maintained and met.
• Prepare the quarterly Board Audit Committee, Regional Audit Committee and other requested reports
• Perform a consultative role to the business on governance and controls.
• Create awareness around the Whistleblowing process, including developing and providing training, where necessary.
• Foster and maintain a solid working relationship with Third Party vendors.
• Partner with Regional Offices in instances where cases are outside of the Corporate Office.
• Provide a quality and value adding service, whilst maintaining sound professional relationships with clients.
• Establish and build client relationships with allocated function heads and departmental designated investigators, with the view of achieving finalisation of Whistleblowing cases.
• Create working papers and reports adhering to the Group and Statutory requirements and standards.
• Conduct Compliance reviews, when required.
• Apply/adhere to organisational procedures and Legislative requirements
• Have knowledge on the application of ethical conduct and compliance with corporate governance, principles and social responsibility
• Honour Anonymity requests
• Support the Compliance Department in achieving departmental goals and tasks
• Participate in Departmental projects and initiatives

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree 

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience  

• Whistleblowing management and investigations
• Previous experience with Navex would be an advantage
• Mining industry knowledge would be an advantage
• Computer Literacy
• Good project management skills
• Basic Risk Management Awareness