Social Performance Specialist at Anglo American

Job Description:

To fulfil the role of the Social Performance Specialist, you will play a key role responsible for: 

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

• Management of the site Social Management Plan (SMP).  

• Tracking of all social management and performance deliverables.

• Compiling and presentation of reports.

• Responsible for the amendment of social management and performance procedures.

• Integrate the SMP with the Anglo American Operating Model (AAOM) and Life of Mine plan.

• Develop, review, and annually update Operational Social Improvement Plans and action plan.

• Assess existing social performance initiatives / improvements.

• Advise on SP related topics for Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

• Ensure the social systems adequately meet reporting requirements for Social Standards and that data is up to date and accurate.

• Manage the implementation of Social Performance Improvement project plans and monitor projects for changes to progress, budget, scope, or risks.

• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement, and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

• Ensure compliance of the discipline with Anglo American and external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) compliance requirements

This role forms part of the Social & Community Development function of the Mogalakwena Complex at a Band 6 level reporting to the Senior Manager Social Performance and Development with 2 direct reports

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Social Sciences Degree or equivalent.

• Qualification in Integrated Social Impact Assessments.

• Training/qualification in Gender and Development studies.

• Rural Participatory Facilitation.

• Communication and/or public relations.

• Completed or in the process of completing a Business/Project Management qualification/s would be advantageous.

• Completed or in the process of completing a Masters degree would be advantageous.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in developing and managing social performance systems, preferably within the mining sector.

• Advanced knowledge of government socio-economic development plans.

• Advanced skills in the interpretation of benchmarks, and development of targeted, effective plans to achieve measurable operational improvements.

• Advanced skills in identifying structuring, allocating, and management of work packages across a portfolio of project activities to effectively delegate to team.

• Proficient in applying commercial and business principles in decision-making across the value chain to optimise value.

• Advanced proficient in business case development, quantifying value and addressing stakeholder requirements.

• Proficient skills in applying business improvement techniques.

• Proficient in interfacing and influencing colleagues and Senior Management.

• Proficient in designing and managing social improvement projects.

• Proficient in compiling social profiles, social impact assessments.

• Proficient in facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement sessions.

• Proficient in resolving complex problems and situations in your capacity as a project leader.

• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and ability to win the support and confidence of stakeholders and beneficiaries.

• Advanced Knowledge of government socio-economic development plans.

• Proficient in conflict resolution.

• Advanced competence in Company systems and related legislation.

Other Requirements:

• Valid certificate of Fitness.

• Advanced computer literacy.

• Valid South African Drivers License.

Key Competencies:

• Facilitation

• Influencing

• Report writing

• Business Communication

• Internal/External Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaboration

• Conflict Management

• Change Management