Administration Manager

AngloGold Ashanti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Administration Manager to lead facilities and support services at their operations. You will manage accommodation and catering for a site workforce of approximately 3,000 employees while overseeing travel and transport logistics. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in administration or facilities management, particularly in the mining or oil & gas industries. Strong leadership, conflict management, and HSE compliance skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in administration or facilities management, preferably in mining or oil & gas.
• Strong management of accommodation, catering, travel, and transportation.
• Proven ability to operate in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage site camp and accommodation facilities.
• Oversee catering operations delivering ~7,000 meals daily.
• Lead travel arrangements and workforce mobilisations.
• Manage transport operation with ~1,800 trips per month.
• Ensure strong HSE compliance across support services.
• Drive business process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

HSE Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Facilities Management

Engineering

Job description

Administration Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Reports To: Managing Director

About the Role

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Administration Manager to lead all site-based Facility, Administration and Support Services at Sukari Gold Mine. This role oversees accommodation, catering, travel and transportation for a predominantly site-based workforce of approximately 3000 employees who are on various FIFO rotations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing large scale operations within the mining or oil & gas industries as an internal provider.

Work

• Manage-site camp and AGA-managed accommodation facilities in Marsa Alam
• Lead in-house catering operations, delivering approximately 7,000 meals daily
• Oversee national and international travel arrangements and workforce mobilisations
• Manage a large-scale transport operation, including ~1,800 trips per month between site and town (35km)
• Lead administration teams, manage existing contracts, and resolve operational issues
• Ensure strong HSE compliance across all support services
• Drive business process improvements in a dynamic, remote operating environment

Skills & Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in administration or facilities management, preferably in mining, oil & gas, or remote-site operations
• Strong experience in accommodation, catering, travel, and transportation management
• Sound knowledge of HSE standards, contractor management, and cost control
• Proven leadership, conflict management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in changing and high-pressure environments

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted.

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.