Company Description
Join us as a
Communications Officer to provide comprehensive communication service, aligned with organization strategies and objectives, and to facilitate a two-way communication and engagement between the company and its local stakeholders at an Operational level.
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 set 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.
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 and implement relevant campaigns to deal with issues (e.g., safety, production, etc.)
- Facilitate effective management of Divisional issues
- Compile site publications and provide input and support with the Platinum-owned community newspaper
- Ensure digital channels, particularly Engage, is regularly updated and provide relevant and accurate content (e.g., signage, PPE, document templates, merchandise, etc.)
- Ensure all other communications channels are regularly updated and provide relevant information (e.g., screens, noticeboards etc) scorecard.
- Provide support with the conducting of key company employee engagements. Eg. Surveys, global safety day, women’s month, results, CEO staff briefings, youth month, 16 days of activism, culture in action etc
- Partner with Corporate Communications to support Platinum and Group initiatives
- Gather, prepare and gain approval of content for our channels such as Engage, newsletters, community newspapers, Eureka, website, etc.
- Active engagement across the operation to identify communications opportunities
- Assist with the development and implementation of communication campaigns
- Provide public relations services to the operation in partnership with corporate communications
- Organise site visits in liaison with public relations office
- Organize site and special events
- In conjunction with the operation and Corporate Communications department, plans and implements research to validate effectiveness of communication strategies e.g. devising and administering questionnaires, workplace visits, monitoring workplace behaviour etc.
- Provide advice and implement of best practice systems and align local systems to the corporate strategy
- Constantly review development in the field to ensure effectiveness and alignment of system and procedures to best practice.
- Ensure that systems and procedures are used to the full by stakeholders by regularly auditing usage and application
- Advise management on the most appropriate course of action when decision relates to communication.
- Provide advice and interpretation to relevant stakeholders
- Provide regular information to all stakeholders
- Ensures briefs are distributed to appropriate level
- Identifies issues for on-site briefing for target audience/s, monitors distribution, collates and obtains answers to employee queries arising from the brief and ensure feedback.
- Support the induction of new employees
- Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications
- Assist various units communicate their objectives
- Identify risk areas and communicate to management
Sustainability & Social
- Execute the delivery of the sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time
- Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline
- Implement environmental and social risk mitigation techniques as specified in the asset risk management approach as relevant to discipline
- Implement sustainability initiatives relevant for work area and report on progress
- Act consistently with sustainability expectations
Qualifications
- Degree / Diploma in Communications, Journalism.
Experience
- At least three years’ experience in the communication field
- Valid driving license
Technical knowledge:
- Operations: Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
- Commercial: Basic financial metrics, cost and value management & budgeting tools
- Management: Risk management techniques and critical controls
- Compliance: Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements.
Additional Information
Who We Are
We are committed to operational excellence, leveraging our strengths in mining, processing, and marketing a competitive portfolio of assets. Safety is at the core of our values, shaping our behaviors and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business. This new chapter allows us to build on our solid foundation by enhancing operational capabilities, increasing accountability, and integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. As an independent entity, we are poised to lead in creating and protecting value for all stakeholders.
What We Offer
At Anglo American Platinum, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to all our employees. Beyond these, you'll enter a workplace brimming with opportunities for professional development. Whether through specialised technical training or our comprehensive leadership programs, we are committed to helping you realise your full potential and find opportunities for career advancement.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American Platinum 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
This role is open to Anglo American Platinum and, Anglo American Group Functions employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to apply through your career profile and upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date: 30 March 2025
