AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Security Officer

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Security Officer – Investigations. The application deadline is 18th February 2019.

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with mines and exploration projects in four different regions namely – Continental Africa, Americas, Australasia and South Africa. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

Job Description

Company: AngloGold Ashanti
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Role/Purpose

To assist the Security Superintendent – Investigations to ensure the successful investigation of all cases and to provide support in the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce risk including information gathering, criminal and disciplinary action of all cases as applicable.

Responsibilities

Safety

Model behaviour that is consistent with the AngloGold Ashanti Safety Vision and Values
Contribute to the identification of safety risks and resolve and escalating emerging issues that impact on area of accountability
Maintain processes to provide a safe workplace e.g. leading safety toolbox talks, inspecting planned task observations, reviewing job safety analysis documentation and conducting work inspections to all employees and external service providers undertaking work within your area of accountability to reduce the number of significant hazards towards zero lost time injuries
Set safety goals annually for area of accountability

Investigations

Manage the intake and preliminary evaluation of incoming investigations
Categorize and enter the incoming investigations into the current tracking database and ensure timely case updates are entered
Conduct security and other investigations (Compliance, HR, etc.)assist with coordination other security services (e.g intellectual Property or Computer Forensics, Education and Training) as called upon

Financial/Cost Management

Assist in developing the annual budget
Assist in the forecasting of next budget cycle requirements
Continuously identify and maintain cost savings initiatives

People Management

The results of the work and the results of the working behaviours of Subordinates
Effectively modelling values-based behaviours and applying all managerial leadership practices in relation to Subordinates
Build and maintaining a team of subordinates capable of doing the necessary work

Risk

Assist in the identification and assessment of security risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures
Assist in compliance of discipline against the Global Security Framework

Requirements/Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification from an accredited institution
Relevant professional investigations training / qualification (CSMP, PSI, etc.)
A working knowledge in the Laws and Justice System of Ghana
Three (3) to five (5) years’ investigation experience in Police, Military, EOCO, BNI or the extractive industry
Experience and training in self-defence tactics
Experience in investigation techniques (questioning and interviewing skills)
Experience in forensic auditing
Valid Ghanaian driver’s license

Technical Competencies

Ability to plan and execute complex investigations and submit reports leading to sound recommendations to mitigate risk
Knowledge in developing crime management plans and implementation of mitigating plans
Experience in project management of projects with a high level of complexity
Sound understanding of the mining value chain and impacts of Security Management
Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legal regime as applies to the mining industry
Knowledge of emergency management
Excellent IT Skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Leadership Competencies