Sr. Specialist, Training Support

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 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of site-wide learning and workforce development programs to build organizational capability, accelerate national talent development, and secure succession pipelines.
• Align targeted training interventions with strategic business priorities to build workforce competency, close critical skill gaps, and systematically reduce reliance on expatriate talent.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Demonstrate leadership and improve the culture across the Training and Development Section of the Human Resources Department regarding Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainable Development.
• Deliver daily and weekly safety communications, support departmental safety goals and targets, and maintain monitoring and reporting processes.
• Support ISO certification programs, departmental safety audits, compliance monitoring and reporting processes, legislative and regulatory compliance document control, major incident investigation coordination, hazard reporting, and risk management.
• Design and execute approved Training and Development programs to build high-performing human capital capable of sustainably delivering annual operational targets and long-term business strategy.
• Establish and execute Training and Development programs to enhance organizational capability, accelerate national talent development, and strengthen succession pipelines.
• Conduct Training and Development programmes to guarantee compliance with industry standards, statutory certifications, and legal requirements.
• Align the role competency framework to industry standard.
• Align Training and Development programs strategically with operational goals so that all training interventions directly enhance capability and drive business performance.
• Design and implement competency-based training programs aligned with operational goals.
• Support National Service and Graduate Trainee programs to strengthen the talent pool of young professionals.
• Formulate, secure executive approval for, and govern the site Localization Plan, Talent Management Framework, and Succession Strategy to build sustainable national talent pipelines.
• Design, monitor, and execute targeted development plans to strengthen talent pipelines for key operational roles across the business to sustain short, medium, and long-term operational performance.
• Facilitate the individual development planning process for high-potential employees identified as potential successors for critical roles and ensure plans are periodically reviewed in line with business need.
• Develop the annual Training and Development budget to support annual, medium-term, and long-term operational plans.
• Coordinate and consolidate the mine-wide annual training and development budget and ensure timely formulation, submission, and approval within established financial guidelines.
• Establish and enforce effective budgetary control mechanisms to monitor training spend, prevent negative variance, and keep expenditure within approved budget.
• Coordinate and drive execution of site-specific Culture Action Plans to build a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture consistent with AGA values and vision.
• Secure formal leadership sign-off for site culture action plans and rigorously track execution milestones to ensure timely delivery and measurable operational impact.
• Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the site Training and Development team to deliver high-quality training support.
• Improve productivity across teams and develop the training and skills of team members to support the health of the discipline.
• Nurture and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the Training and Development Section of the Human Resources Department.
• Build and implement a continuous improvement project pipeline to improve cost effectiveness of resources, productivity, regulatory compliance, risk management practices, standard HR programs, overall capability, and fair labour practices.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with internal stakeholders including Heads of Department, line management, and team members, and with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies and authorities.
• Promote cross-department collaboration, build a subject matter expertise pool to leverage HR technical excellence throughout the mine, and support committed and engaged team members.
• Undertake statutory regulations research and engage relevant stakeholders as required.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Education, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Not less than 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 4 years in a dedicated Training and Development leadership or senior supervisory role.
• Demonstrated track record of designing, facilitating, and evaluating competency-based programs across technical, operational, and leadership disciplines.
• Hands-on experience developing talent frameworks, conducting 9-box talent assessments, and building individual development plans to pipeline high-potential employees for critical roles.

Knowledge & Skills

• Human Resources functional knowledge with expertise in Training and Development specific to Talent Management.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Conversant with the Ghana Labour Laws.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with established company policy and employment laws.
• Ability to identify opportunities, diagnose problems, and develop solutions.
• Ability to translate operational goals and site production targets into measurable capability-building programs.
• Demonstrated ability to support organizational change, restructures, and cultural transformation through targeted learning initiatives.
• Ability to engage line managers, functional heads, and regulatory bodies to secure buy-in for training and development strategies.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others, promoting collaboration and teamwork and developing others.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross-functional working relationships.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

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Local Benefits

• 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.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.