Job Description

Company Description

-We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Performance (SP) Officer. The purpose of this role is to Coordinate the cross-functional Social Performance team's deliverables and track actions in line with the set targets in AASW Version 3.0 through the collection, collation, and analysis of data and records.

We're the best in the industry.

You'll make us better.

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 Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.





-As our Social Performance (SP) Officer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:


Support compliance with MHSA in the workspace. + Participate in VFL initiatives and submit required numbers per month.
Performance and Delivery + Collect, collate, and analyse data and records to support Social Performance (SP) reporting.
+ Assist in compiling evidence and documentation for AASW Version 3.0 compliance.
+ Coordinate the Social Performance team to implement community health and safety initiatives aligned with the AASW and Sustainable Mining Plan.
+ Track and report on the implementation of critical controls related to social risks, impacts, and human rights using SHIRA and ORM processes.
+ Monitor consultant performance and ensure payments align with agreed deliverables.
+ Provide administrative support to internal and external SP governance platforms, including the Social Performance Management Committee and Community Engagement Forum.
AASW Goals and Compliance + Support the execution of Anglo American Social Way (AASW) Version 3.0 to uphold company values and contribute to a lasting legacy.
+ Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to meet AASW compliance targets.
+ Collect and collate documentary evidence for mid-year and year-end AASW assessments.
+ Arrange inductions for socially-material contractors in line with AASW Requirement 4b.
+ Liaise with the Permitting function to monitor social aspects of permitting compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement and External Environment + Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage social impacts and risks.
+ Support efforts to sustain the site's social license to operate through effective engagement and compliance.
+ Collaborate with community leaders to address local employment and commercial challenges.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation + Track and update the site commitments register weekly in line with the Standard Operating Procedure (SoP).
+ Monitor implementation of Social Management Plans for site, projects, and contractors.
+ Collect, collate, and centrally store documentary evidence for audits and performance assessments.
+ Apply the plan-do-check-act model to support continuous improvement.
People and Teams + Liaise with SP team members to monitor progress on AASW implementation.
+ Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and presentations to the SP Specialist.
+ Support change management initiatives, including GM Roadshows and leadership value shares.
+ Communicate AASW's impact to external stakeholders via forums such as the NC Shared Value initiative.
Administrative and Governance Support + Draft meeting minutes and prepare agendas for site-level SP governance meetings.
+ Provide logistical and administrative support for SP-related engagements and reporting.
+ Assist in risk mitigation activities to reduce threats to social performance delivery.

This role is in Corporate Affairs (COR) department on a band 7/8 (C4) level reporting to the Specialist Social Performance

Qualifications

-Grade 12 Higher National qualification in Public Administration/Social Auxiliary Worker/Project Management/ Data Analysis or equivalent on an NQF5 SA Drivers Licence
Knowledge


+ 3-5 years' experience in a social performance environment, preferably I the mining industry. + Understand social structures, norms, and community expectations to engage respectfully.
+ Demonstrate knowledge of AASW Version 3.0, including principles, governance, and implementation.
+ Know methodologies for identifying and mitigating social risks and human rights issues in mining.
+ Familiar with relevant laws like MHSA and permitting, and their relation to social performance.
+ Understand project management principles such as planning, budgeting, and tracking. Know stakeholder mapping, engagement, and communication strategies to maintain social license.
+ Demonstrate knowledge of contract management with service providers supporting social projects.
+ Understand how to collect, manage, and interpret data for decision-making and reporting.


Additional Information

-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.