Job Opportunities at AngloGold Ashanti

OBJECTIVE

• Lead the development of a Global Tenement Management system and provide ongoing governance of the site/BU management of all statutory and company requirements related to AGA’s portfolio of global tenements.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

• Professional qualifications in the Mineral Resource industry-related fields, environment, or law are preferred.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 15 years of experience in tenement management, exploration management, mine management
• Knowledgeable in legal dealings and agreements used by exploration and mining companies.
• Sound knowledge of appropriate compliance standards with statutory requirements relating to tenement matters. In addition, a familiarity with the form and structure of commercial agreements (e.g., landholder compensation, joint ventures, etc.) and appropriate management processes will be an advantage.
• Exposure to land access and native title negotiation processes.
• A competent understanding of managing tenements in several different countries.
• Experience using geographic information packages (e.g., ArcGIS) and tenement management systems (e.g., Landfolio) is essential.
• Competent understanding and experience in tenement data management in hard copy and digital systems.
• Able to develop and maintain effective communications with all levels of management
• A broad-based understanding of exploration, mining, metallurgical, environmental, community relations, commercial issues, and risk management is required. 
• Sensitive to and aware of local/ international indigenous cultures, business cultures, and management styles.
• Self-motivated, well organized, with attention to detail, adaptable, with high initiative and excellent communication skills.

WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Deliver global tenement management system (from initial application to exit).
• Design and govern the tenement framework, standards, and systems for operating approvals, including permits, licenses, internal and statutory approvals, consents, and authorizations.
• Execute tenement-related due diligence reviews for prospective exploration, merger, and acquisition projects.
• Govern the royalty register and payment obligations.
• Govern the exploration agreements register
• Maintain the health of Discipline within the Tenement management function.
• Guides the operating structures responsible for Tenement management.     

Financial Accountabilities:     

• Establish, maintain, and govern process workflows in the Tenement Management system to ensure all commitments are paid before the stipulated due dates, which includes:
• All taxes and royalties as required by the mineral laws of the operating jurisdiction.
• All compensations by the agreements formed with third parties concerning land usage.
• Collate and store all financial documents showing proof of tenement payments.
• Record any incoming royalty payments from the sale of exploration land or mining operations.
• All operations have budgeted for an operational tenement management system to be rolled out during 2024 and 2025 (similar to that established at Geita Mine). The central tenement management office will support the project management of this rollout.
• The central tenement management office will also project manage the rollout of a corporate tenement management governance system.
• Comply with all applicable AGA policies and procedures

Stakeholder Accountabilities: 

• Chief Development Officer (for Mergers, Acquisition, Divestments. Major Projects & Greenfields Exploration)
• Chief Financial Officer (for Royalty streams)
• Operations
• Business unit SVPs
• General Managers
• Business Unit Finance teams
• Business Unit Exploration
• Greenfields Exploration teams
• Major Projects teams

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OBJECTIVE

• This role is business-facing, being responsible for stakeholder engagement with the Finance function - at all levels within the company. True global reach with interactions covering all levels.
• The role holder will be accountable to ensure that DT provides reliable and resilient IT applications and platforms for the Finance function, with mature global services, including help desk support, sustainment and material change projects. 

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's Degree in IT related field

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years in a corporate IT environment
• 5+ years experience with Finance systems (SAP, HFM, TM1)
• 5+ years experience delivering new platforms and applications
• SAP certification in Finance modules is a preference
• Experience of working in the Finance function will be an advantage

Technical & Functional

• Good working knowledge of business processes around other customer groups (e.g. Supply Chain, HR, etc.)
• Ability to speak the language of the relevant business unit customers, including displaying solid knowledge of business processes and typical challenges.
• Ability to navigate through divergent and conflicting views of senior stakeholders and achieve alignment in the best interests of the company.
• Strong background in SAP FICO and other ECC modules
• Strong change and configuration management background in order to ensure stable end user experiences.
• Project management experience
• Agent of change, willing to challenge the status quo, and propose new solutions to old problems.
• Desire to drive continuous improvement, with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work both with a team or independently.
• Experience working with diverse communities and groups.

Behavioural & Leadership

• Customer Service-oriented approach to adding business value and managing risk.
• Pragmatic team player, able to support multiple stakeholders in complex environments,
• Track record of taking accountability and providing transparency to stakeholders
• Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills: Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with customers, peers, and vendor groups.
• Very strong and proven communication skills
• Must be able to be responsive when business priorities dictate, occasionally at inconvenient times.
• Track record of sound budget, quality, and schedule management
• Strong experience leading and managing suppliers and associated contracts.
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task, and manage competing priorities, effectively in a changing environment and within defined timelines is critical
• Fostering a team environment - Promoting Collaboration; Conflict management and Teamwork, Develop Others.
• Manage Self - Taking ownership of one’s personal development.
• Building Effective Working Relationships - The ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship.
• Building Trust & Accountability - Displays high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Maximising Performance Results - Solve Problems and Analysing Issues, Taking Initiative

WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with peers to review business objectives, propose and recommend solutions and optimal delivery mechanisms.
• Has good understanding of the Finance processes and is able to influence process improvements, automation and improved productivity measures.
• Has good knowledge of Finance controls (including SOX controls)
• 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 Finance 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 Finance function.
• Ensure excellent customer service provided by the group, in a transparent and accountable manner.
• Analyses requirements and make recommendations to the Manager: Finance 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.

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Objective

• To provide project administration support to the Global projects team

Education & Qualifications

• Tertiary education in a relevant field.
• Relevant training in project administration.
• Minimum eight years' experience in the process and extractive industries.
• Minimum five years' experience in working in a project management office or major project team within the mining industry as a Project Administrator.
• Excellent attention to detail and solid knowledge of the requirements and processes of data/documents.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to explore and embrace different cultures.
• Familiarity with internationally accepted project management and control principles.
• Have a mindset for continuous improvement.

Technical knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Advanced application in Microsoft Onedrive, SharePoint,Teams and Viva Engage.
• Advanced application in setting up SharePoint pages and directories.
• Advanced application in working with Aconex would be advantageous

Role Accountabilities

• Provide administrative support to the Global Projects team.
• Design and maintain project repositories of information on Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Organise and maintain the Company's repository of project-related information.
• Manages and maintains the flow of project-related information.
• Co-ordinate the Executive, Investment Committee and Board reporting and approval recommendations.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of meetings with different stakeholders across the Company.
• Professional minute-taking at senior-level technical meetings.
• Coordinating the stage gate review calendar and the flow of review documents.
• Assist with the tracking and reporting of the major projects' pipeline progress against milestones and budgets.
• Management and updating of the project dashboards.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to align on project and capital management processes.
• Influence the key stakeholders at the Business Units and mine sites to source information on time for reporting.
• Engaging with various stakeholders in the project fraternity to align on project management administration standards.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision while consistently producing high-quality deliverables with time constraints.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Build and sustain positive relationships.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Proactively seek and accept guidance and feedback provided by subject matter experts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development

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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.

Knowledge / Experience

• Strong track record of success at specialist level in the mining industry working within the mobile assets (HME) field. Experience in planning and maintenance of mobile equipment to ensure Integrity over the life of mine.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in mining fleets. Relevant Mine/Site experience crucial

Technical knowledge & Skills

(Advanced application of the following skills is required)

Safety 

• Can identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues; and ensuring 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.

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 

• Fully understands the AGA project management standard requirements to complete a major project (>$50m) to implementation.
• Can review a major 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.
• 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.
• Well-developed industry networks.

Role Accountabilities

Safety Accountabilities:

• Pro-actively support the Champions of the Major Hazard Control Standards relevant for Mobile Assets at CTO/BU/Sites.
• Support BU’s and sites to achieve technical excellence to prevent harm to persons, damage to machinery and equipment
• To coordinate and support as appropriate major accident and reliability incidents inclusive of the closing out of relevant findings and next steps with sites and BU’s

Technical accountabilities:

• Collaborate on and support appropriate technical strategies 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.
• Coordination, support and guidance in mobile equipment selection, operation and application inclusive of all associated functions that support the operation and maintenance of the equipment together with sites.
• Participate in project reviews 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 professional”, 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.

Stakeholder Accountabilities:

• Internal to AngloGold Ashanti:
•  VP Asset Manageme
• VP Technical & members of the BU Technical team
•  All relevant sites and Projects within the BU
• General Managers and Business Unit leads
• External to AngloGold Ashanti
• JV Partners
•  Industry Organisations
• Universities
•  Engineering Associations and related bodies
• Research institutes
•  Appropriate OEMs

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Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Engineering discipline – Mechanical or Electrical.

General Knowledge & Experience 

• At least 10 years’ engineering experience in the mining industry

Technical Knowledge & Skills  

Advanced Application of the following Knowledge & Skills is required

Safety 

• Can identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues; and ensuring 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

• Can create framework for asset management, defining main elements and defining associated processes.
• 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.

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. 
• Can review and validate Stay-in-Business capital plans and projects to meet business requirements and reduce risk.

Operational Excellence

• Is able to set 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.
• Is able to 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 

• Understands AGA project management standards and has applied them in a minor project to conceptual level.
• Ability to lead a minor project and interact with test work and engineering consultant service providers
• Applies project management principles in achieving deliverables particularly when working with multiple discipline teams.

Person Specification

• Behaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values.
• Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including mining, processing, maintenance, engineering and projects.
• Ability to take a five-year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully action priorities
• 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.
• 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.
• Well-developed industry networks.

Work Accountabilities

Provide support, coordination and policy for the Asset Management discipline. This includes:

• Establish, set and maintain appropriate asset management policy, guidelines, systems and standards, and subsequent monitoring and reporting of compliance to those standards.  This includes but is not limited to the Asset Integrity process and system, Work Management, Defect Elimination, Tactic Development and Condition Monitoring.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Asset Management Systems – be the business process custodian for Asset Management Systems and interface with DT on changes and developments.
• Develop and set performance measures and monitoring KPIs to proactively identify performance trends.
• Linked to FAP and/or other operational and financial improvement processes, identify and monitor progress against cost and operational performance for all operations and ensuring timely, accurate and relevant reporting in the asset management area to the Business Units, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and support the BU and sites with the setting of the high-level asset management strategy across operations.
• Identification of new innovation and technologies and working closely with the Digital Technology team and Business Units on possible implementation.
• Set the minimum standard for asset management related budgeting process, and subsequent cost and operation performance reporting.
• Do ad hoc Asset Management Audits on sites to identify improvement opportunities or deviation from minimum standards.
• Deliver direct technical input, support and expertise to M&A due diligence activities and project stage gate reviews by participating in project studies and performing project design reviews, which include reviewing engineering designs, specifications, costs, operability and maintainability.

People Accountabilities:        

• Support the Asset Management Discipline Lead on maintaining the Discipline Health Framework.
• Development and maintain an appropriate forum for the asset management discipline.
• Support the implementation of the Discipline Health Framework in relation to Asset Management Professionals.

Financial Accountabilities 

• Manage the portion of the AM budget related to projects and initiatives associated with this role.
• Support scheduled budget reviews in line with the business planning process for SIB Capital and maintenance opex costs with the business units and sites with the aim to provide technical advice and input and ensure spend is prudent, motivated and adequately covers known risks
• Direct annual budget level for immediate reports and department.
• Indirect influence on budget reviews within Asset management at site level across all operations.

Stakeholder Accountabilities

• Internal to AngloGold Ashanti
• All members of the Technical team and CTO structure
• All sites and Projects in AGA including General Managers and Business Unit leads
• AGA Executive Members and their teams
• AGA Board