Employee Engagement Specialist at Anglo American

Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Employee Engagement Specialist is to develop, implement and advise on internal communication programmes which support the delivery of the Anglo American South Africa strategy. To effectively engage Johannesburg corporate office employees about the company and to manage and monitor delivery of robust, consistent, effective and innovative communications. This role requires close integration of information from Group Employee Engagement (London) and SA Business Units and the management of a robust integrated internal content calendar, as well as supporting the SA Corporate Communication team with content and employee engagement ideation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement all programmes for the Internal Communication function at the Johannesburg Corporate office to ensure company strategies, priorities and programmes are effectively communicated to employees.

• Provide advice and support to key stakeholders, e.g. Executive Office, on their internal communication plans and activities, ensuring suitability, consistency and alignment with Group-wide priorities, messages and timing.

• Manage and implement global communication programmes locally within the Johannesburg Corporate Office and together with the South African business units where necessary.

• Ensure that an effective channel mix is utilised and delivered through the appropriate channels for  Johannesburg Corporate Office employees and that those messages are being received.

• Manage medium and large-scale employee events for Corporate Communication at the Johannesburg Corporate Office.

• Build networks and relationships with key SA internal stakeholder to support and further enhance communication effectiveness.

• Monitor and evaluate plans and programmes to ensure alignment to Group strategy.

• Provide communication support to the Johannesburg Corporate Office crisis management committee.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Corporate Communications or other related qualifications

Role-specific Knowledge and Experience:

• Proficient in developing and delivering effective internal and change communications, with a focus on employee engagement, for specific programmes / campaigns.

• Proficient in delivering end-to-end internal communication campaigns, from taking the brief and developing a plan to measuring results.

• Developing ability in using a range of measurement and evaluation strategies and techniques.

• Proven experience and effectiveness in employee communication.

• Proven experience of working in either a communications consultancy, or the Communications team of a large corporate.

• Experience in monitoring measurement and tracking tools and techniques.

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.