Company Description
-We have an exciting position for a Community Liaison Officer to provide support and actively participate in community engagement initiatives, focusing on driving sustainable and diverse projects to improve residents' living standards.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
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.
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.
Job Description
-As Community Liaison Officer you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Manage a safe and healthy work environment where workers, external service providers, and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
- Coordinate public relations campaigns and Stakeholder events.
- Execute engagement in line with Community Engagement Plans.
- Oversee the Reporting and monitoring engagement.
- Ensure that you align engagements with compliance with Social Way.
- Act as a focal point of contact with the local communities and leaders/councillors to build effective communication, enhance relationships, and ensure high-quality community service to achieve the agreed upon goals.
- Continuously provide feedback to the mine on community concerns and priorities with the view to revising intervention strategies where necessary.
- Promote and coordinate grassroots marketing initiatives implemented and fostered by the mine.
- Monitor, coordinate, and communicate the strategic objectives of the business.
- Support the current public relations programs to educate community members about the projects and encourage active community participation and ownership in the sponsored sub-projects.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for self–development in the area of community work.
- Maintain feedback to the Mine on community concerns and priorities with a view to revising intervention strategies where necessary.
- Liaise and support the Strategic business-critical projects occurring in social surrounding areas.
- Maintain relationships with the community to keep them informed and obtain their preferences and consent to support the project.
- Schedule outreach meetings with local community members to discover their issues and concerns.
- Collaborate, manage and apply recommended processes to roll out community and Stakeholder Engagement Plans.
- Support social components of all work needed to achieve and maintain public awareness of the organisation’s activities favourably. Assist with risk mitigation to minimise threats (reputational damage) to the organisation.
This role is in the Corporate Affairs at a Band 7 level reporting to the Specialist Community Liaison.
- -Grade 12
- Higher National Certificate in Social Science: Development Studies, Public Administration or equivalent on NQF5.
- National Diploma in Social Science: Development Studies, Public Administration or equivalent (NQF6) is preferred.
- SA Drivers Licence Code B.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in community liaison, preferably in the mining environment.
- In-depth knowledge of local communities and cultures is crucial.
- Comprehensive understanding of identifying risks and opportunities and providing solutions through problem-solving skills and structured methodologies.
- Profound knowledge of establishing and nurturing business relationships.
- Extensive expertise in project management and resource management.
- Thorough understanding and proficiency in utilising project and resource management tools and techniques.
- Deep knowledge and adherence to standards and recommended practices.
Additional Information
-What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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.
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.
