Job Description

Company Description

-We have an exciting opportunity for a Socio-Economic Development Specialist. The purpose of this role is to deliver key outcomes that advance the Thriving Communities pillar of the Sustainability Strategy through strategic, outcomes-based programmes aligned with the Livelihoods strategy.

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





-As our Specialist Socio-Economic Development (SED) -Livelihoods of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:


Ensure all community programmes and projects comply with SHE standards and risk management protocols. + Integrate SHE principles into project planning and execution to safeguard community and employee well-being.
+ Monitor and report on SHE performance indicators related to social investment initiatives.
+ Collaborate with SHE teams to identify and mitigate environmental and health risks in programme delivery.
Performance and Delivery + Unlock community and social benefits in support of Kumba's Thriving Communities pillar through outcomes-based programmes aligned with the Livelihoods strategy.
+ Advise the business on contextually relevant, outcomes-based approaches to programme and project development and delivery.
+ Manage delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure availability of subject matter expertise, stakeholder support, and delivery against service-level agreements (SLAs).
+ Oversee delivery performance against agreements and SLAs, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
+ Maintain alignment with related programme components that are not part of the Thriving Communities pipeline.
+ Support implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks.
+ Engage with external stakeholders and delivery partners as appropriate.
+ Monitor adherence to SED criteria and ethical business requirements as outlined in the Anglo American Social Way policy and standards and the Kumba Social Investments and Donations Procedures, among others.
+ Liaise with Finance, GSS, and Supply Chain to coordinate agreements, contracts, invoices, and timely payments.

This role is in Corporate Affairs department on a band 6 level reporting to the Principal SP & SED

Qualifications

-Grade 12 or equivalent Bachelor's in social science / Development economics or a relevant alternative on NQF7 Social Impact Assessment / Social Management Certificate Project Management Certificate SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge


6-8 years of experience in Social Economic Development (SED), preferably within the mining industry. Comprehensive knowledge of livelihoods development frameworks, including enterprise and skills development and vocational training models. Understanding of skills development strategies and inclusive economic empowerment approaches. Familiarity with project planning and implementation methodologies in socio-economic contexts. Knowledge of financial and supply chain systems supporting community-based economic initiatives. Understand M&E frameworks and methodologies to assess programme effectiveness, impact, and alignment with strategic objectives. Be well-versed in the Anglo American Social Way, Kumba Social Investments, and Donations Procedures to ensure ethical and compliant programme delivery. Applied understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools for assessing economic impact and sustainability. Awareness of stakeholder relationship management in local economic development. Knowledge of the Anglo-American Social Way and its application in livelihoods programming.

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.

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