Manager, Supply Chain Change Management & Communications
At a glance
Manager-level Communications role at Anglogold Ashanti. Johannesburg.
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What you'll do
- Evaluate how changes affect teams, build practical guides and transformation plans, and address risks that could slow adoption
- Set communications for the Supply Chain function, creating leader messages, project campaigns, FAQs and its newsletter
- Create a functional training plan and coordinate global sessions through digital learning platforms
- Track stakeholder readiness, check progress through pulse surveys, and coach managers on guiding teams through change
- Coordinate with HR, IT and vendors to connect change work with employee experience, wellness and talent plans
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain, communications, business, organizational development or a related area, or equivalent practical experience
- More than five years leading structured change, corporate communications or major transformation work
- Experience communicating and delivering training for complex, multi-year or multi-stakeholder technical or operational projects
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who has worked in change and communications for technical or operational projects; supply chain, logistics, procurement or operations experience is preferred. The position is based in Johannesburg and is permanent.
From the employer
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
Manager, Supply Chain Change Management & Communications
DEPARTMENT
Supplier Management & Optimisation
LOCATION
Johannesburg
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
The Manager, Supply Chain Change Management and Communications will drive strategic initiatives that enable organizational transformation across the Global Supply Chain function. This role fosters employee engagement, builds change readiness, and ensures seamless adoption of new operating models by aligning stakeholders, managing multi-channel communications, and overseeing global training delivery programs.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Change Leadership: Assess change impacts, design toolkits, map out transformation playbooks, and proactively mitigate risks to reduce resistance.
- Corporate Communications: Create and execute a function-wide communications plan, producing executive messaging, project campaigns, FAQs, and managing the Supply Chain newsletter (The Link).
- Training Management: Build a comprehensive functional training matrix and oversee the deployment of global training schedules using digital platforms (LMS, MS Teams).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain stakeholder matrices, conduct readiness pulse checks, and coach leaders/managers on driving change and team engagement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and external vendors to align change efforts with employee experience, wellness initiatives, and talent strategies.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- +5 years of experience driving structured change management, corporate communications, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Proven experience working within a Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or Operations environment is highly preferred.
- Change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter)
- Managing communications and training for complex, multi-year, or multi-stakeholder technical/operational projects.
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
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
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