Job Description

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa
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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.
JOB TITLE : Manager - Land, Africa
LOCATION : Johannesburg, South Africa
REPORTS TO : Director, Tenement Management
ABOUT THE ROLE
AngloGold Ashanti is seeking candidates to fill the position of Land Manager, Africa, responsible for the management of the Company's African mining tenement holdings and securing mineral and surface interests to support the company's immediate and long-term objectives. The role will be accountable for acquiring and maintaining land and other rights, securing and managing land related agreements, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and managing internal and external stakeholder partnerships. The role will also play a key part in driving the implementation of the global risk governance framework, leading Africa strategy and innovation, and spearheading high-impact special projects as they emerge.
WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate with regional functions to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all legislative and contractual obligations related to the Company's mining tenements and related agreement interests across Africa. This includes overseeing required Government filings, reporting, payments, and other compliance activities to maintain the Company's mineral and surface rights in good standing.
• Provide comprehensive tenement management expertise, strategic advice and direction to the business on mineral and surface interests across Africa to support the Company's operational and exploration objectives.
• Manage the Company's tenement and spatial property records and lead the ongoing development, maintenance and improvement of the Company's land management database and related GIS initiatives, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards and accurately reflect the Company's interests.
• Lead the design and implementation of frameworks and systems that harmonize AGA's surface (land use and ownership) rights with subsurface (mineral) rights across the African jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the creation, enhancement and delivery of the Company's global land governance and risk management strategy, special projects and other Corporate led initiatives, as needs arise.
• Foster communication between AGA's Africa Business Unit and corporate Group Strategic Planning, Legal, Exploration, Finance and Corporate Development departments to ensure that regional endeavours are aligned and consistent with global policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Support Africa regional functions in negotiating with third-parties, including government entities, indigenous communities, landowners, other interest holders, to secure surface and subsurface land rights required for exploration, mining, processing, reclamation/closure and other activities, to enable the Company to effectively explore and develop its mineral resources.
• Working with regional teams, develop, monitor, and maintain knowledge of competitor-owned lands, and interests in land, located adjacent or near Company's mines and projects.
• Oversee the completion of, tenement title and spatial due diligence sufficient for the scope of the transaction and the investment and revenue risk to the Company, associated with acquisitions, leases and property rights.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Education & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Law, Land Economy, Surveying, or other relevant field required.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of land management and related experience
• Proficient in GIS and Mapping skills.
• Proficient in Land Management software systems, such as Landfolio.
• Knowledge of multiple Africa regional mining laws, Mining Cadasters, and mining and environmental procedure, and political environments.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and database (e.g., ArcGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD, and others).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to forge professional relationships with colleagues and government agencies.
• Strongly motivated to excel in complex operating environments.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values.
• Licensed to operate a vehicle.
• Will be required to travel

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.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Reg No: 1944/017354/06
Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke
Requisition ID: 28729
Category: Business Strategy
Posting Salary: Market Related
Post End Date: Jan 12, 2026

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