Company Description
Anglo American Platinum Limited (AAP), currently a subsidiary of Anglo American plc and listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE), is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals with mining, smelting and refining operations that are located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Our business is embarking on a significant transformation journey to embed operational excellence and sets itself up as a standalone and independent entity. We will be empowered to define and pursue our own strategic vision for our activities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and global marketing capabilities. This new chapter presents a unique opportunity as we focus on enhancing our operational capabilities and accountability for delivering value to our stakeholders. We intend to remain the leading primary producer of platinum group metals, with capabilities across the full value chain from our mines to market. Integrating sustainability in what and how we do, we will play a leadership role to protect and create value, with safety as an overarching and paramount value.
With the exciting changes resulting from the demerger, the Manager Communication Internal Communication is responsible for leading the effective internal communications and employee engagement function to drive One Team and One Purpose goal and a high performance culture. Key to the role includes implementing communication strategies to embed the new strategy, contribute to a high performance and engaged culture, develop appropriate messages, manage channels, and support leadership communication.
Overall, to ensure that internal communication and employee engagements efforts align with the company's new strategic objectives.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. Take the next step in your career with us!
Number of positions: 1
Location: Corporate Office
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Develop effective internal communication strategies and plans that drive a high performance culture.
- Support the business to drive the new strategy and culture from a communications perspective. Develop effective employee engagement plans that inspire change and ensures employees are engaged.
- Support leadership engagement through various platforms
- Support change management efforts through change communication
- Provide feedback from the ground e.g. relay information gathered at stakeholder engagement events, attending meetings, big events in the area etc.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification an advantage
Experience:
- Experience in developing and maintaining internal communication strategies, channels and initiatives in a large multinational organisation
- Ability to draft, issue agency briefs and manage SLA
- Experience in developing and executing employee engagement campaigns and activations
- Experience in change communication
- Experience in managing the brand and Corporate Identity
- Proven experience of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and senior management
- Strong understanding of communication channels and how they operate
- Ability to build and maintain effective people networks internally
- Interest in the mining industry and related issues essential
- Knowledge of the mining industry desirable but not essential
- Experience in working with different cultures and business environments
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Change communication skills
- Ability to engage employees effectively to inspire change
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills, written and verbal
- Strong numerical, analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person
- Working knowledge of digital platforms such as web and social media
- Strong understanding of internal communication channels and how they operate
- Good understanding of the various elements of communications to ensure delivery across multiple platforms.
- Remains abreast of latest developments in technology and social media to use it to the benefit of the business
- Proven ability to build and maintain networks internally
- Knowledge of the mining industry desirable but not essential
Additional Information
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
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.
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 fulfill their potential.
Anglo American 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 Anglo American 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. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process
Closing date:
02 April 2025
