Socio Economic Development Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for Operations Socio-Economic Development (SED) Officer. The purpose of this role is to Support and execute all Local Economic Development (LED) projects within established project governance frameworks, adhering to Kumba's policies and procedures.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel, widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As our Socio-Economic Development Officer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety and Health

• Support a safe and healthy work environment where workers, external service providers, and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Support compliance with MHSA in the workspace.
• Participate in VFL initiatives and submit required numbers per month.

Performance Delivery

Planning and Coordination:

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of social commitments in line with the Social Management Plan and Sustainable Mining Plan.
• Schedule and facilitate cross-functional integration with other disciplines to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Source, plan, and manage social projects to meet compliance standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate the development of annual and five-year Socio-Economic Development (SED) plans in support of Social Way standards.
• Align social initiatives with the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) of local municipalities and government priorities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Access and analyse socio-economic research trends to inform planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of social projects within local communities and areas of influence.
• Process and report monthly expenditures, highlighting deviations and tracking costs.
• Reconcile social management budgets and spending to ensure financial accountability.
• Prepare accurate and credible monthly and quarterly performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain effective community management systems and assurance processes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Engage with stakeholders and implement the stakeholder engagement plan to support social commitments and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the business and community.
• Schedule outreach meetings to gather community concerns and priorities.
• Represent the organisation positively in community interactions and strategic social projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to maintain transparency and build trust.
• Monitor and escalate stakeholder issues to ensure timely resolution.

Compliance and Governance:

• Maintain compliance with Social and Labour Plan (SLP) requirements and support the section in its delivery.
• Apply governance and due diligence in line with company strategy and policies.
• Deliver on Anglo American Social Way (Version 3.0) standards and requirements.
• Assist with risk mitigation to reduce reputational threats and ensure social performance integrity.
• Support the social components of public awareness initiatives and regulatory engagements.

Administration and Financial Oversight:

• Collate and coordinate all social commitments for effective implementation and tracking.
• Complete monthly project cash flow forecasts and escalate deviations.
• Arrange payments to suppliers based on project progress and compliance with standards.
• Process information for management and regulatory reporting in line with governance requirements.

Sustainability and Social Impact:

• Maintain feedback loops with the mine to revise intervention strategies based on community input.
• Support strategic, business-critical projects in surrounding social areas.
• Collaborate on the rollout of community and stakeholder engagement plans using recommended processes.
• Assist in implementing social performance standards aligned with the Sustainable Mining Plan.
• Support community engagement that reflects the values and representation of the Corporate Affairs Department.

This role is in the Corporate Affairs (COR) department on a band 7.8 (C4) level reporting to the Specialist Social-Economic Development (SED).

• Grade 12
• Higher National qualification in Public Administration/Social Science/Local Economic Development or equivalent NQF5
• SA Driver’s Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of local communities, their norms and culture, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Applies a systematic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach and structured methodologies to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective value-added technical solutions.
• Can establish and nurture beneficial business relationships by demonstrating project and active resource management skills.
• Effectively applies project and resource management tools and techniques within own role.
• Adheres to standards and recommended practices.

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 people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re 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.

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.