Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.
Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.
Anglo American Platinum
Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the worlds leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.
Job Description
As a Socio-Economic Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Social and Labour Plan (SLP)
- Maintain legal compliance with the Social and Labour plan and the Mining Charter, whilst establishing and maintaining good stakeholder relations.
- Facilitate and coordinate Social and Labour plan commitments are completed and reported within the specified timeframes within the approved channels.
- Budget management for Mine community development and budget monitoring for all other pillars
- Compile various reports and communicate to all relevant stakeholders, both internally and external.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, audit and reporting protocols (internal and external) in line with SLP, Mining Charter and relevant legislations.
- Coordinate the drafting, approval and implementation of the SLP with the BU.
- Contribute to annual reviews and provide feedback to local government.
- Compile project progress reports and submit to line manager.
- Integrate internal policies, guidelines with best practices that are legally compliant with procurement legislation and guidelines.
- Finalise project progress, financial and annual review reports (progress against planned activities, milestones and update on risks and issues, expenditures) and submit these to the appropriate governance structure.
- Ensure the site adheres to all relevant community development-related legislation/regulations and advise on potential impact of changes in the regulatory environment that will affect the site/BU.
- Monitor/report on performance against SLP/mining charter/BBBEE targets and commitments.
- Manage execution of donations/sponsorships including branding opportunities
- Evaluate requests for donations according to the Companys donation criteria/policy and prepare donation requests.
- Conduct analyses to understand local/provincial socio-political, socio-economic and relevant legal/regulatory environment in which the Company/Business Unit (BU) operates to inform Area of Influence community development priorities/plans, including conducting a social baseline/community needs assessment to understand the local community context in the site Area of influence.
- Identify SED projects/initiatives aimed at sustainably improving communities well-being within the Area of Influence of the site.
- Ensure all initiatives are delivered in accordance with the Anglo-American Social Way policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Design strategic, medium to long-term objectives to achieve socio-economic development targets through the development of project Statements of Work and Terms of Reference.
- Lead strategic annual planning, results-based management and reporting work within the implementation plan.
- Socialise plans with affected role players internally and externally (all key stakeholders - local government, municipalities, tribal authorities, communities, beneficiaries etc on key focus areas and plans.
- Manage the SED portfolio using Local Economic Development approaches at operational level.
- Ensure a comprehensive Theory of Change (ToC) as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan and system is developed and implemented for each SED project, and M&E reports are finalised and circulated in a timely manner.
- Create an annual action plan and identify resources and budget needs to implement the plan.
- Develop project specific Statements of Work that identify key project drivers,
- Plan and coordinate the implementation of SED project activities with cross-functional teams and monitor progress against established quality criteria as well as the SED Projects Annual Work Plan (AWP), Quarterly Plans (if required) and Budget.
- the Social Performance Management Committee (SPMC) for consideration and decision on possible management and risk mitigation actions (if required) and ensure all project risks and issues are addressed or resolved effectively and in a timely manner.
- Ensure effective incorporation, implementation and management of the Operational standards, Operational objectives and risk profiles in line with approved strategy while pro-actively anticipating legislation and other changes that may impact on the business unit.
- Develop criteria for socially material contracts and incorporate in the sites procurement procedures.
- Analysis potential social and human rights risks linked to contractor contracts.
- Facilitate engagements with local communities/municipality to identify/agree on projects, identify Local Economic Development/ Social and Economic Development aligned to provincial development plans/municipality's IDP/BBBEE and mining charter targets/national development priorities.
- Facilitate collaboration with BU Human Resources, Supply Chain Management/ Inclusive Procurement and finance.
- Assess project progress and handover readiness with the development of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
- Coordinte and facilitate ED activities with Supply chain team
- Integrate with enterprise development service providers for Anglo American
- Collaborate with ESD service providers for effective partnership
- Facilitate Social return on investment and impact management
- Bachelors degree (Hons) in the Economic Science, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
- Strong preference in Local Economic Development, Community Development or equivalent qualification
- Diploma/certificate in Project Management is advantageous.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experiences in managing large projects in special local and regional development contexts, preferably in the area of sustainable rural development.
- Strong foundational knowledge in one or more of these areas, economic analysis, local economic development, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) socio-economic development, value chain development, enterprise and supplier development, entrepreneurship.
- Total of 3-5 years management experience in SED Project management or Community Development.
- Strong knowledge of the IFC performance standards.
- Demonstrable ability to manage successful projects and/or organisations in complex working environments.
- Demonstratable analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative.
- Evidence of working in and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Clear evidence of ability to build trust, establish relationships and develop partnerships.
- Experience in working with local government and other civic institutions, traditional authorities, business forums and other relevant stakeholders in a complex environment.
- Candidates must have practical experience and sound knowledge of development issues in socialist/centrally planned economies.
- Good knowledge of regional and local economic development issues is essential.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects and PowerPoint).
- Vernacular (Required)
- English
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company and we are still growing all the time.
Who We Are
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.
How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing date: 19 June 2023
