LADAR Coordinator at Anglo American

• As a LADAR Coordinator your role will be to support the Special Projects and Studies Manager with the planning and execution of the social performance aspects of near-site Discovery activities, resettlement planning and implementation including cultural heritage protection in line with the Social Way 3.0 at our flagship operating asset, the Mogalakwena Complex.

Job Description

To fulfil the role of the LADAR Coordinator, you will play a key role and be responsible for but not limited to:

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Conduct baseline studies pertaining to resettlement land use management and access planning
• Provide inputs into the Resettlement and cultural heritage project planning phase
• Prepare and provide resettlement project studies inputs to the overall BU resettlement programme to inform the development of the appropriate social mitigation plans
• Facilitate the establishment of the Resettlement engagement processes and relevant platforms at site to gain insights on possible challenges
• Assist in identification of all social and human rights impacts and risks in relation to cultural heritage and resettlement that may affect the resettlement projects
• In collaboration with the SHIRA Specialist and Risk team at site, ensure that the identified human rights and risks are assessed, managed, and included on the Baseline WRAC and relevant issue based WRAC’s
• Collaborate with the Discovery site project team to support and ensure the correct understanding of the Social Way 3.0, in-depth knowledge and understanding of 4F and 4H
• Prepare report to highlight progress made with cultural heritage management plan and the resettlement planning and implementation
• Adherence to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance, Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team and compliance governance within the team

This role forms part of the Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Impact function at a Band 6 level reporting to the Community Relations Manager International & Government Relations

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences majoring in Anthropology or Archeology
• Post Graduate qualification will be advantageous

Important: Applications without copies of qualifications attached will not be considered

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ post qualification experience of resettlement and livelihood restoration
• Extensive experience in resettlement planning and cultural heritage management, social performance, social facilitation, community development, community liaison, stakeholder engagement or related matters
• Advanced skills in the interpretation of benchmarks, development of targeted, effective planning to achieve measurable operational improvements
• Advanced proficiency in addressing stakeholder requirement, stakeholder engagement and the ability to win the support and confidence of stakeholders and beneficiaries
• Ability in applying business improvement techniques
• Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of SAP and Smartsheet will be advantageous
• Valid South African Driver’s License with own transport
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English with proficiency in local languages and appreciation of local culture
• Regular local travel may be required
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required to
• Must have or be able to obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness