VP, Health & Safety - ABU
About the role
VP, Health & Safety - ABU Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198 Conakry, GN Accra, GH Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, TZ Post Start Date: Oct 28, 2026 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 About the Role AngloGold Ashanti Limited seeks a highly experienced and dynamic VP, Health & Safety for the Africa Business Unit (ABU) to lead and execute the Group's Health & Safety strategy across key regional assets including Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, and Tanzania. This senior leadership role requires translating enterprise-level policies, standards, and governance frameworks into effective, practical implementation plans that promote a proactive safety culture throughout operations and capital projects. The position involves close collaboration with site General Managers, project directors, and safety teams to embed occupational health and safety (OHS) as a foundational element of operational excellence across diverse, high-risk environments. As VP, Health & Safety, you will champion critical risk management practices, drive compliance with international standards including ISO 45001, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that prevent fatalities, serious injuries, and occupational illnesses. This role demands strategic oversight, technical expertise, and exceptional leadership to build capability, foster cross-site learning, and deliver consistent, measurable safety performance across all business units. Key Accountabilities Tactical Leadership • Provide decisive leadership in managing the Business Unit's OHS function, ensuring alignment with the Group’s vision and global safety strategies. • Convert Group health and safety strategies into actionable BU initiatives emphasizing critical risk and fatal risk management standards. • Identify emerging regional and site-specific safety risks and deliver innovative, scalable solutions that enhance operational safety across all assets. • Work hand-in-hand with Site General Managers and Managing Directors to implement targeted safety programs that foster continuous improvement. • Develop and maintain robust functional reporting channels with Site Health & Safety Directors and Managers to promote governance, consistency, and capacity building. • Encourage active cross-site collaboration through peer reviews and sharing of best practices, accelerating the deployment of leading safety initiatives. Governance & Assurance • Oversee the implementation and strict governance of OHS standards, management systems, and regulatory compliance at all operating sites and projects. • Lead the comprehensive Business Unit assurance program including multi-site audits, critical control verification, and readiness assessments to ensure operational integrity. • Standardize incident investigation processes to generate data-driven insights fostering BU-wide learning and continual improvement. • Provide critical OHS oversight for brownfield and greenfield projects, expansions, and major technology deployments. Systems, Processes & Technology Enablement • Guide the deployment and continuous enhancement of digital OHS management systems, integrating