Background

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. The AGA Africa Business Unit is seeking experienced and self-motivated persons to join our People & Culture team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director: Human Resources to join our dynamic team based at the Geita Gold Mine (GGML) in Tanzania. Reporting directly to the VP – Human Resources – Africa, this pivotal role serves as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Managing Director and the broader site leadership team, playing a critical role in driving organizational success through effective human capital management and fostering a productive, safe, and engaged workforce. GeographicReference

As the Director of Human Resources, you will be instrumental in aligning HR strategies with the site’s operational and strategic goals. You will provide expert advice and support to senior management on all people-related matters, shaping the workplace culture and ensuring compliance with local labor laws and industry best practices. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative HR initiatives within an impactful and challenging mining environment, contributing to the sustainable growth and success of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and site leadership team, translating business objectives into effective HR strategies and measurable actions that enhance business results and employee engagement.
• Champion the deployment and full utilization of the HR Information System across the site, ensuring accurate tracking of HR metrics, in-depth analysis of data trends, and informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and manage comprehensive change management initiatives, guiding the organization through transitions and ensuring alignment with company goals while maintaining high levels of employee motivation and engagement.
• Implement and manage the organizational structure in line with the Operation Model to optimize delivery of budgets and business plans, ensuring workforce alignment with operational demands.
• Collaborate closely with senior management on workforce planning, forecasting future talent requirements, and developing succession plans that ensure business continuity and growth.
• Drive and nurture a positive organizational culture by developing communication strategies, recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives that support the company’s core values, global culture, and inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive labor relations plans tailored to the mine’s operations, fostering strong, collaborative relationships with unions and stakeholders, and guiding collective bargaining negotiations for sustainable business performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian labor laws and international labor standards, continuously monitoring regulatory updates, adapting policies proactively, and mitigating legal and ethical risks.
• Identify current and future skill gaps through thorough analysis and stakeholder consultation; design and implement targeted talent development programs, coaching, and training to elevate workforce capability and support career progression.
• Lead the assessment and delivery of legal and regulatory training, ensuring that operational teams and management are well-informed about employment laws and compliance requirements related to the mining sector.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth using innovative training methodologies and best practices aimed at enhancing employee productivity and engagement.
• Support site operations through strategic HR initiatives involving recruitment, retention strategies, and performance management systems that promote accountability, high performance, and operational excellence.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, you will demonstrate:

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field is essential.
• Advanced degrees (such as a master’s degree or MBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, or Business Administration are highly desirable and may be preferred.

Experiences

• Comprehensive understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Sound understanding of the organizational HR business value drivers
• Ability to take a whole-of-business view to HR operations and optimization
• Planning, budgeting, forecasting, consultant management, HR policy, and personnel management, legislative compliance
• Culture & Capability management
• Strong analytical and data management skills for accurate HR reporting and decision support.
• A sound and practical experience with SuccessFactors will be an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle dynamic routines and meet critical deadlines
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with employees and management across operational areas.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Leadership and Management Skills.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and site leadership team, translating business objectives into effective HR strategies and measurable actions that enhance business results and employee engagement.
• Champion the deployment and full utilization of the HR Information System across the site, ensuring accurate tracking of HR metrics, in-depth analysis of data trends, and informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and manage comprehensive change management initiatives, guiding the organization through transitions and ensuring alignment with company goals while maintaining high levels of employee motivation and engagement.
• Implement and manage the organizational structure in line with the Operation Model to optimize delivery of budgets and business plans, ensuring workforce alignment with operational demands.
• Collaborate closely with senior management on workforce planning, forecasting future talent requirements, and developing succession plans that ensure business continuity and growth.
• Drive and nurture a positive organizational culture by developing communication strategies, recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives that support the company’s core values, global culture, and inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive labor relations plans tailored to the mine’s operations, fostering strong, collaborative relationships with unions and stakeholders, and guiding collective bargaining negotiations for sustainable business performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian labor laws and international labor standards, continuously monitoring regulatory updates, adapting policies proactively, and mitigating legal and ethical risks.
• Identify current and future skill gaps through thorough analysis and stakeholder consultation; design and implement targeted talent development programs, coaching, and training to elevate workforce capability and support career progression.
• Lead the assessment and delivery of legal and regulatory training, ensuring that operational teams and management are well-informed about employment laws and compliance requirements related to the mining sector.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth using innovative training methodologies and best practices aimed at enhancing employee productivity and engagement.
• Support site operations through strategic HR initiatives involving recruitment, retention strategies, and performance management systems that promote accountability, high performance, and operational excellence.

• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Effective communication skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field is essential.
• Advanced degrees (such as a master’s degree or MBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, or Business Administration are highly desirable and may be preferred.
• A sound and practical experience with SuccessFactors will be an added advantage.