Contractor Social Management Officer - Kathu at Anglo American

As Contractor Social Management Officer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.

Program Coordination and Support:

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of Contractor Social Management Plans (CSMPs) and associated social performance commitments for socially material contracts.
• Track and report program progress, including contractor compliance with social impact mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate records of all program activities and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate communication between contractors, the corporate social department, and community stakeholders.
• Respond to basic queries from stakeholders regarding social management initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for contractor-related grievance processes by capturing information, maintaining records, coordinating meetings and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the receipt, tracking and coordination of contractor-related grievances, including investigations, resolution actions and stakeholder communication.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct site visits to verify contractor adherence to agreed-upon social standards and policies.
• Collect data related to community feedback and contractor performance for reporting purposes.
• Assist in preparing routine compliance and performance reports for internal review.

Compliance and Administration:

• Ensure contractor compliance with corporate social responsibility guidelines and legal requirements in alignment with the Social Way Standard and Contractor Performance Management process.
• Document issues related to contractor non-compliance and escalate them as necessary.
• Coordinate and maintain contractor training schedules on social and environmental policies.

General Administrative Tasks:

• Manage the filing and storage of program-related documentation.
• Support the department in preparing communication materials related to contractor social management.
• Perform other related tasks as delegated by supervisors.

This role is in Corporate Affairs (COR) department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the Specialist Social Risk & Impact.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• NQF5 qualification in Business Administration Services or equivalent
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of CSR principles, particularly in contractor and community relations.
• Familiarity with community engagement and development practices.
• Awareness of organisational social and environmental policies, contractor compliance standards, and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of basic monitoring techniques to assess contractor performance and program outcomes.
• Awareness of the local community's social dynamics, cultural norms, and economic environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAP (preferred).

Closing Date:

09 September, 2026