Location:ZA
Post Start Date: Jun 18, 2025
112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
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.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• Professional payroll certifications such as CPP, FPC, or relevant international equivalents
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Multilingual skills in English, Portuguese, French, or relevant African languages highly desirable

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 7–10 years of end-to-end global payroll experience covering the U.S., Brazil, South Africa, and broader LATAM and African regions
• 5+ years of leadership experience operating within a Shared Services model and managing SSC providers
• Expertise in regional labor laws, tax regulations, statutory filings, and audit requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll process standardization, optimization, and transformation initiatives
• Practical experience with global payroll platforms such as ADP GlobalView, SAP, Workday, or Oracle Cloud
• Strategic thinker with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence
• Skilled in vendor relationship management and performance oversight
• Excellent communicator capable of engaging global stakeholders across business functions and cultures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail
• Resilient and adaptable to change within a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
• Culturally agile with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse and geographically dispersed teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• Professional payroll certifications such as CPP, FPC, or relevant international equivalents
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Multilingual skills in English, Portuguese, French, or relevant African languages highly desirable

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The Director, Global SSC Payroll Process Owner will lead the end-to-end design, ownership, and governance of payroll operations during and after the migration to a Shared Services Center (SSC) model. This role will serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and interface between AGA regional business units and the SSC, ensuring seamless payroll operations, compliance, service performance, and continuous improvement across the U.S., LATAM, and Africa