Specialist, Sustainability & Capital Projects Technology

AngloGold Ashanti seeks a Specialist in Sustainability & Capital Projects Technology in Johannesburg. The role involves providing technical Digital Technology support and engaging with stakeholders to enhance IT applications for Corporate Services. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, 5+ years of project management experience, and familiarity with the mining industry. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and employee development within a diverse culture.
AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.

Objective

This role is business-facing, being responsible for delivering technical Digital Technology (DT) support and stakeholder engagement within the areas of Sustainability and Capital Projects.True global reach to all operations and corporate functions, with interactions covering all levels up to ExCo.The role holder will support the Manager to ensure that DT provides reliable and resilient IT applications and platforms for the Corporate Services functions, with mature global services, including help desk support, sustainment, material change projects and strategic positioning. The role holder will work closely with the Manager to develop and maintain relationships with all internal stakeholders to ensure business leaders in Corporate Services have single points of contact for their information technology requirements, including roadmaps, project definition, sustainability, help-desk support, etc. for information technology integration into the business, which will allow the organisation to make better decisions, supported with the right process, and with the right data at the right time.

Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Sustainability related fields

Experience
• 5+ years providing project management experience delivering new platforms and applications, and providing help desk support
• Experience working in the mining industry, preferably with exposure to Sustainability and Capital Project systems
• Experience working with vendors

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Technical & Functional
• 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 change and configuration management background in order to ensure stable end user experiences
• Proven project and change management experience
• Ability to facilitate business continuity scenarios, via the recovery of platforms and applications
• 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
• Track record of taking accountability and providing transparency to stakeholders
• Very strong and proven communication, collaboration and influencing skills to manage diverse stakeholders and points of view
• Ability to build a strong network and relationships with customers, peers and vendor groups
• Must be able to be responsive when business priorities dictate, occasionally at inconvenient times
• Track record of sound budget, quality and schedule management
• Ability to multi-task, and manage competing priorities, effectively in a changing environment and within defined timelines is critical

Other Requirements
• Fostering a team environment – Inspiring and Motivating Others, promoting Collaboration, Conflict management and Teamwork, Developing Others, Communicating powerfully and prolifically.
• Managing oneself - 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 – Displaying high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Creating Organisational Transformation - Displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organisational objectives.
• Maximising Performance Results – Solving Problems and Analysing Issues, Driving for Results, Displaying Technical and Professional expertise, Innovating, Taking Initiative, Championing Change, Establishing Stretch Goals.

Work Accountabilities
• Support the collaborative development and deployment of strategy for the Operational Technology (OT) function with senior functional stakeholders
• Co-develop the governance of OT applications and platforms for the Sustainability and Capital Project functions.
• Collaborate with DT peers and functional, regional and site stakeholders to ensure all digital platforms are managed and maintained and provide reliable services at each operation.
• Provide professional and friendly help desk support of digital technology issues within Sustainability and Capital Project functions by troubleshooting, coordinating resolution and escalating to management where required.
• Effective communication with vendors, facilitate monthly meetings with vendors and effective contract management.
• Cultivate strong and productive relationships with the Sustainability and Capital Project functions groups and appropriate senior leaders to provide a single point of contact and accountability for the services provided.
• Sustainability and Capital Project Functions
• Manage spend to budgets and forecasts

Remuneration

As per the AGA salary scales

Closing Date: 29 April 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted.

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.