Manager, Supply Chain, Environmental Social Governance & Special Projects

The Manager, Supply Chain, ESG & Special Projects at AngloGold Ashanti is responsible for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities into the Global Supply Chain strategy. This role involves leading ESG initiatives, compliance, and performance across a significant annual spend, while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in supply chain ESG programs. The position is based in South Africa.
112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South AfricaTel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233Website: www.anglogoldashanti.comThe Manager, Supply Chain ESG & Special Projects is a strategic leader and internal advisor responsible for embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities into the Global Supply Chain strategy and operating model. The role drives ESG performance, compliance, and value creation across a US$3.5B annual managed spend, working across regions, sites, suppliers, and enterprise stakeholders. This position combines deep ESG subject‑matter expertise with strong program leadership to integrate responsible sourcing, local content, supplier development, and decarbonization into core supply chain operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the Supply Chain ESG strategy and roadmap, aligned to corporate ESG commitments, regulatory requirements, and business priorities.Embed ESG governance, processes, and operating models into sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities.Lead local content, indigenous procurement, and supplier inclusion strategies, ensuring compliance with regional regulations while balancing community impact and commercial outcomes.Design and execute responsible sourcing, local procurement, and supplier development frameworks with measurable ESG and business impact.Partner with Environmental, Sustainability, Decarbonization, and Compliance teams to align Supply Chain initiatives with enterprise climate, environmental, and social goals.Lead supplier engagement programs, including supplier classification, capability building, performance improvement, and Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives.Engage regulators, industry groups, suppliers, and external stakeholders on ESG, responsible sourcing, and local content topics as required.Monitor, analyze, and report ESG metrics and KPIs across the supply chain, ensuring data quality and alignment with internal targets and external reporting standards.Anticipate emerging ESG regulations and trends, assess supply chain implications, and recommend proactive actions.Identify ESG‑related risks and non‑compliance issues and lead corrective action planning with internal teams and suppliers.Lead or support ESG‑related strategic and special projects, applying structured program management to ensure effective delivery and value realization.Build ESG capability across Supply Chain teams through training, tools, and practical guidance.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field; advanced degree or ESG certification preferred.Proven experience designing and implementing supply chain ESG, responsible sourcing, or sustainability programs with measurable outcomes.Strong knowledge of ESG regulations, standards, and reporting requirements, including supplier sustainability and Scope 3 emissions.Experience in Mining and/or Oil & Gas preferred.LegalMust be eligible to live and work in the U.S. or South Africa.AngloGold Ashanti LimitedDirectors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke