New Jobs at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant technical or commercial qualification

General Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years’ business experience in supply chain inventory and logistics and demonstrated leadership proficiency.
• Experience in diverse workforce and cultures, cyclical growth within a dynamic mining environment.
• Intimate understanding of the supply chain processes (e.g., source to contract, source to pay, all workflows, logistics, inventory, warehousing and all governance steps).
• Proven inventory management experience and knowledge of the mining landscape
• Demonstrated analytics ability within the SAP System landscape, with specific emphasis on structuring data for improvement initiatives and optimisation. Strong statistical capability coupled with the technical knowledge to develop and create factual story lines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Cross-Functional Awareness and adaptability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and dependable problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Project and change management skills.
• Have effective interpersonal skills to successfully sell and implement strategies to senior management and have the ability to operationally manage subordinates.

Role Accountabilities

• Statistically analyse inventory data sets to determine factual story lines and trends, group in manageable buckets and use these buckets for improvements initiatives and programs
• Develop a baseline inventory per site, based on analytics, BOM requirements and the site need requirements.
• Analyse and propose improvements for the current coding and classification parameters within SAP to optimize levels of automation within the SAP replenishment process.
• Develop standards and guidelines for inventory management including stocking strategies, including a set of key performance indicators that will ensure service level optimisation resulting in the least excess and redundant inventory. 
• Interact with site supply chain and engineering functions and understand the end-user requirements that translates into an efficient and effective provision of inventory holding.
• Develop and entrench effective warehousing standards, strategies and operational best practises to ensure proficient receipt, storage, non-conformance handling, audit, issue and staging of stock.
• Identification and segregation of excess and redundant inventory for the purposes allowing the disposal process to commence.
• Develop and entrench effective inventory monitoring and counting practices that will protect inventory from pilferage and loss.
• Develop and entrench workflow systems that will ensure FIFO (First in First Out) practises are maintained including shelf life management.  
• In consultation with the relevant freight forwarding agents, design and maintain best practise inbound and outbound physical networks used to move material and equipment to and from the mines in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Understand and implement (where applicable) regionally consolidated networks and warehousing practises that could result in reduced inventory holding costs and increased customer service levels.   
• Implement, manage and report the inbound freight KPI’s as set out by the business requirements. This includes the GIT (Goods in Transit) account.
• Consult, understand and implement inventory practises that ensure the safe keeping of inventory from weather elements, the risk of hazards such as fire, chemical spills, combustion and deterioration due to cold storage requirements. 
• Entrench effective warehousing design and binning strategies (both inside and yard areas) that will ensure safe operation, clear demarcation and identification, easy access, and the least storage space utilisation. This includes SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) analysis and understanding the cost of carrying each inventory item to ensure it meets the financial objectives of the business.      
• Actively participating and promoting AngloGold Ashanti's Core values.

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Education & Qualification

• Relevant technical or commercial qualification.

General Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years’ business experience in supply chain inventory and logistics. Experience in diverse workforce and cultures, cyclical growth within a dynamic mining environment.
• Intimate understanding of the supply chain processes (e.g., source to contract, source to pay, all workflows, logistics, inventory, warehousing and all governance steps).
• Proven inventory management experience and knowledge of the mining landscape Demonstrated analytics ability within the SAP System landscape, with specific emphasis on structuring data for improvement initiatives and optimisation.
• Strong statistical capability coupled with the technical knowledge to develop and create factual story lines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Cross-Functional Awareness and adaptability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and dependable problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Project and change management skills.
• Have effective interpersonal skills to successfully sell and implement strategies to senior management and have the ability to operationally manage subordinates.

Role Accountabilities

• Statistically analyse inventory data sets to determine factual story lines and trends, group in manageable buckets and use these buckets for improvements initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the development of a baseline inventory per site, based on analytics, BOM requirements and the site need requirements.
• Analyse and propose improvements for the current coding and classification parameters within SAP to optimize levels of automation within the SAP replenishment process.
• Assists in the development standards and guidelines for inventory management including stocking strategies, including a set of key performance indicators that will ensure service level optimisation resulting in the least excess and redundant inventory. 
• Interact with site supply chain and engineering functions and understand the end-user requirements that translates into an efficient and effective provision of inventory holding.
• Develop and entrench effective warehousing strategies and operational best practises to ensure proficient receipt, storage, non-conformance handling, audit, issue and staging of stock.
• Identification and segregation of excess and redundant inventory for the purposes allowing the disposal process to commence.
• Develop and entrench effective inventory monitoring and counting practices that will protect inventory from pilferage and loss.
• Develop and entrench workflow systems that will ensure FIFO (First in First Out) practises are maintained including shelf life management.  
• Implement inventory practises that ensure the safe keeping of inventory from weather elements, the risk of hazards such as fire, chemical spills, combustion and deterioration due to cold storage requirements. 
• Entrench effective warehousing design and binning strategies (both inside and yard areas) that will ensure safe operation, clear demarcation and identification, easy access, and the least storage space utilisation. This includes SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) analysis and understanding the cost of carrying each inventory item to ensure it meets the financial objectives of the business.      
• Designs and implements a condition-based maintenance system for key spares. Care and maintenance procedure (greasing and turning shafts).
• Interaction with engineering department on items to be maintained during storage. Acceptable storage practices as per developed policy and procedure. Regular storage checks and verification.
• Design and implementation of the Application for New Inventory Introductions process. Develops the standard coding protocol requirements.
• Guide the compilation of manageable lists for inventory reclassification for the effective review and re-classification.
• Identify stock and non-stock material which is redundant or more than requirements and maintain registers. Its key to understand what key equipment is installed at each mine site.
• Redeployment of redundant, underutilised and excess material between mine sites.
• Analyse and guide the best programmes to optimise the value within the sale and disposal processes.
• Actively participating and promoting AngloGold Ashanti's Core values.

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Education & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in mining related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in mining related discipline and/or business would be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

(Advanced application of the following)

Safety 

• Can identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues; and ensuring that appropriate focus and resources are available to achieve safety objectives.

Mining Production Processes & Practices 

• Extensive experience and understanding of mining production process/practices. 
• Understanding of good production practices, management, support systems, and how each should interact to deliver targeted performance.
• Considered an expert for developing innovative technical ideas/practices with the mining methods and the application.
• Proven ability to implement changes in line with ‘best in class’ practices / technology and able to lead field trials on new methods and technologies.
• An expert level knowledge of Mining Methods and strengths and weaknesses of the methods and the applicable use.

Operational Management 

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the company.
• Detailed understanding of all functions (technical or otherwise) within a mining operation. Able to proactively identify impacts, issues and opportunities associated with changes in other disciplines and vice versa.
• Detailed understand of all discipline related cost drivers, their interrelationship with other disciplines, and the impact to the operations long term financial results.
• Ability to coach and mentor people at all levels.

Mine Planning (Mastery)

• Understanding of good mine planning processes and the ability to drive the establishment of required planning systems and approaches.
• Considered an expert in Strategic Planning – has ability to rapidly assess the potential of an asset and understand the drivers to achieve that potential
• Considered an expert in mine design and scheduling to achieve Business outcomes
• Ability to coach and mentor technical staff
• Ability to complete design work to right level of detail ie conceptual for scenarios / detailed for Feasibility Study and know when each level of detail is required
• Excellent communicator of various mine plans and scenarios for an asset to all levels of a mine site

Contract Management (Basic Application)

• Solid knowledge in contract management practices and demonstrated ability in managing operational mining contracts.

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

Innovation

• Thinks creatively to develop multiple, workable options
• Generates innovative solutions, which continuously improve the performance of existing assets, products, services or processes
• Demonstrating an openness to new ideas and new ways of working

 Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the resources industry.
• 5+ Years in an operating environment.
• 5+ Years in mine planning related roles.
• Previous involvement in major studies would be advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of mine planning processes and systems, particularly in strategic planning.
• Familiar with the development, validation & analysis of production and/or business analysis models for mine operations/projects.
• Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• A track record of finding practical solutions to technical problems.
• Sound understanding and practical experience of mining economic evaluation & optimization related techniques including:-Economic definition of ore
• Cost estimation… operating & capital
• Cash flow modelling
• Capital investment appraisal techniques and theory
• Theory of Constraints
• Risk assessment
• Value optimisation
• Experience with LOM planning and options analysis
• Proficiency with the application of specialized mine planning software & the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Input into the scoping of GSP engagements and the selection of fit-for-purpose modelling approaches.
• Leading the development of the mine schedules and production scenarios for the assigned engagement.
• Working with the appropriate SME’s to develop defendable inputs & assumptions.
• Analysis and validation of results, and insights based on them.
• Supporting communication of results & recommendations to all stakeholders, including AGA Senior Leadership.
• Providing feedback and updates to GSP Engagement Leads as required.
• Continuous improvement of GSP processes, tools & systems.
• The role is focused on delivering value adding & insightful outputs which support an informed decision-making process at the asset and AGA portfolio level.

Safety Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate and support a proactive safety culture within the team and the organization.
• Identify safety risks, help resolve emerging issues, escalate issues when needed.
• Take opportunities during site visits to engage on safety.
• Model behaviour consistent with the AGA Safety Vision, Values, and Procedures.

Work Accountabilities:

• Lead mine planning/scheduling and technical input into the delivery of engagements as directed by the GSP Engagement Lead, potentially involving complex and cross-functional scheduling priorities.
• Collaborate with the GSP team, other SME’s and key leaders & stakeholders from throughout AGA to support and deliver each engagement.
• Provide input into the development of a fit-for purpose scope and approach to deliver the objectives to schedule/budget.
• Support technical due diligence exercises as requested.
• Actively look for ways to improve the quality &/or efficiency of GSP Engagements.
• Provide technical expertise across the organisation in the field of Strategic Mine Planning.
• Develop and maintain professional networks within the industry and other appropriate bodies to build knowledge, influence as appropriate, and represent the company in a professional manner.

People Accountabilities:        

• Work and collaborate effectively with teams for the duration of the GSP engagement.  
• Collaborate with key leaders & stakeholders and develop cross-function relationships to deliver the GSP engagements objective(s).
• Take opportunities to coach, develop talent, and improve the strategic mine planning “health of discipline” across AGA.

Financial Accountabilities:     

• Support the budget development & estimation for each GSP Engagement.
• Support annual GSP direct budget development & estimation.
• Influence AGA investment decision making by contributing to value adding & insightful engagements.  The estimated indirect financial influence of this role is >$100M NPV.

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Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT related fields or other related Qualifications
• HR Certification Beneficial
• Success Factors Certification Beneficial

Experience

• 10+ years in a corporate IT environment
• 8+ years’ experience with SAP HR systems
• 8+ years’ experience delivering new platforms and applications (ECC Payroll and ECP), 
• 8+ Implementation Experience in ECC payroll/ECP

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Good working knowledge of business processes around other customer groups (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance etc)
• Ability to speak the language of the relevant business unit customers, including displaying solid knowledge of business processes and typical challenges around Payroll
• 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 ECC modules/ECP
• 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
• 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

Role Accountabilities

• Work with peers to review business objectives, propose and recommend solutions and optimal delivery mechanisms
• Has good understanding of the payroll processes and is able to influence process improvements, automation and improved productivity measures
• 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 HR 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 HR function
• Ensure excellent customer service provided by the group, in a transparent and accountable manner
• Analyses requirements and make recommendations to the Manager: People 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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Education & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, or equivalent qualification

General Knowledge & Experience

• 5 years in the mining industry and/or associated business fields, and which should include corporate reporting / financial accounting functions
• Detailed understanding of complex commercial, accounting, and financial reporting issues (IFRS)
• Knowledge of US GAAP will be advantageous
• Financial Controlling – monitors adherence to financial reporting standards and ensures the integrity of financial outputs
• Sound Technical Accounting, 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
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail

Role Accountabilities

• Govern standard Group accounting policies, including accounting directives
• Advise on application and interpretation of technical accounting requirements in terms of IFRS and US GAAP (US GAAP will be an advantage)
• Research and advise on non-routine transactions across the Group (finance and other functions)
• Participate in the implementation of US-GAAP reporting and future requirements from sustainability accounting and reporting
• Research and advise on once-off transactions (acquisitions / disposals / group restructuring / new financing), including review of all regulatory filings and presentations
• Identify and implement new or changed disclosure requirements including annual revision of the IFRS financial reporting skeleton and the UK annual report
• Financial statement note reviews (from a disclosure perspective)
• Maintain relationships with external auditors
• Completion of all disclosure and regulatory checklists for external reporting
• Maintain the exploration assessment and classification process and supporting business units and sites in this regard
• Research and advise on new accounting developments and pronouncements, SEC rules and other regulatory developments
• Co-ordinate SOX control changes in the finance team, liaise with SOX team on control weaknesses, new controls required
• 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