About this role
Who We Are AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience. At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person. Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti POSITION Specialist, Contracts Administration DEPARTMENT Supply Chain LOCATION Johannesburg, South Africa EMPLOYMENT STATUS Permanent OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE As a Specialist, Contract Administration you will provide efficient negotiation and administration of purchase orders and contracts, focusing on cost containment, risk mitigation, and proactive end-user support across the end-to-end procure-to-pay lifecycle. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Contract Management: Maintain, negotiate, and update contracts, purchase orders, variations, and SAP Outline Agreements to ensure high data availability. Sourcing & Tendering: Develop and issue Tenders, RFQs, and RFPs; expedite goods and services to support global and regional category strategies. Performance & Savings: Create supplier scorecards to monitor performance and contribute to monthly savings reports demonstrating continuous value improvement. Governance & Compliance: Maintain robust documentation to ensure full SOX compliance, conduct regular contract reviews, and manage escalations before effective dates. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with site teams, vendors, and regulators to smoothly resolve procurement bottlenecks and address supply chain risks. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Education & Qualification Minimum BA degree in Business (or a related field). CIPS qualification is highly advantageous. Experience, Knowledge and Skills Minimum 3 years of commercial experience in a business, procurement, or contracting role. Proficiency in contract administration, spend analytics MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SAP and Ariba SOX compliance – advantageous but needs some knowledge Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving abilities, cultural competency, and the agility to manage competing priorities under defined timelines. International and exposure working in Africa would be beneficial Commercial evaluations and comparative analysis BENEFITS SUMMARY AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives. Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions. Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy. AngloGold Ashanti Limited Reg No: 1944/017354/06 www.anglogoldashanti.com AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.