Section Manager Communication Operations

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and implement operational strategies and an integrated communication plan for the complex aligned to Valterra Platinum’s business strategy.
• Implement an Operating Model communication plan (with support from the communication lead) for the complex and embed in the operation.
• Support the leadership team and line management in executing their communication responsibilities.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to support Platinum and Group initiatives.
• Gather, prepare and gain approval of content for our channels, newsletters, community newspapers, website, etc.
• Ensuring deadlines are met for our regular employee publications.
• Active engagement across the operation to identify communications opportunities.
• Review all internal and external publications to ensure consistency of message and quality of output
• Overall responsibility for Operations content on the Engage app, and driving employee take-up and engagement on the app.
• Regular updates on the Engage app to ensure content is up-to-date, relevant and engaging.
• Identify issues impacting the operation and develop communication interventions as required (e.g., safety campaigns).
• Responsiveness to senior management requests and relevance of advice and approach provided.
• Awareness of company strategy and actions amongst employees (e.g. employee surveys and communicating results).
• Do environmental scanning and analysis and guide Corporate Communication on operational risks and issues that may require an integrated response.
• Accurate portrayal of operations.
• Team costs managed within budget.
• Responsiveness to operational requests for support for Social Performance and other teams within the business in their engagement efforts.
• Coordinates crisis communication on site and work closely together with corporate communication to support them in responding to media queries and requests.
• As the custodian of the Valterra Platinum brand, takes responsibility and ownership to ensure compliance across the Complex.
• Support the HOD team in the delivery of communications to all employees and manage internal and external events as and when required.
• Sustainability & Social• Drive delivery of sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time.
• Put in place sufficient physical and financial resources and coordinate delivery of Sustainable Mining Plan commitments relevant to discipline.
• Manage compliance with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline, including commitments to stakeholders.
• Identify environmental and social risks triggered by or impacting on discipline and propose mitigation techniques to be incorporated in the asset risk management approach
• Identify environmental and social opportunities relevant for work area and then introduce and monitor sustainability initiatives
• Foster awareness of environmental and social sustainability within team and consider full impact of decisions

​​​​​​​This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager Social Performance Planning.

• Degree / Diploma in Communications, Journalism
• Post graduate qualification advantageous

Experience and  Technical knowledge

• 5-7 years’ experience, of which 3 years’ experience in leading and supporting the delivery of effective communications strategies
• Mining industry experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in managing digital channels and drive audience engagement
• Experience in the development of integrated communication plans in a complex environment.
• Track record in issuing briefs.
• Proven experience of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and senior management.
• Experience in working with different cultures and business environments.
• Experience in newspaper/newsletter publishing.
• Remains abreast of latest developments in technology and social media to use it to the benefit of the business.
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 08 April 2026

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