Specialist Change & Communication at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Specialist Change & Communicationyour responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental practices and requirements.
• Participate in safety initiatives (e.g. VFLs) as required.
• Step in for all internal and external requests (journalists, messaging, events) when the Principal Corporate Communication is on leave.
• Engage the Communication team members as needed and consult with the Executive Head of Corporate Affairs for sign-off during the 2ic period.
• Manage and turn around delivery for requests sent to the Principal Corporate Communication that cannot wait for their return from leave, in consultation with the Executive Head of Corporate Affairs.
• Create and implement communication engagement plans focusing on change management, engaging internal clients at the Principal level, and seeking some Exco-level approval engagements.
• Ensure all strategies and plans include measurable deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and resistance to change and design mitigation plans to ensure smooth implementation.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to foster buy-in, address concerns, and secure commitment to change initiatives.
• Track progress of change initiatives, providing regular updates and adjusting tactics to sustain momentum and deliver success.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, training, and feedback sessions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to embed new processes, systems, or behaviours.
• Plan, execute, and maintain an internal communication strategy aligned with organisational goals in collaboration with the Internal Communication Specialist.
• Ensure timely, transparent dissemination of critical updates to employees to minimise misunderstandings.
• Provide clear feedback to teams based on research, employee input, and alignment with corporate values/policies.
• Oversee and conduct regular audits of communication and engagement channels (digital and in-person platforms, channels, collaboration tools: e.g., intranet, emails, apps, newsletters, town halls) to assess effectiveness and streamline information flow.
• Ensure all external communications comply with Corporate Office directives and brand guidelines.
• Build relationships with media outlets to enhance and protect the company’s public image.
• Review and approve media content (articles, visuals) for accuracy, relevance, and brand alignment.
• Oversee events and branding materials to uphold corporate identity and messaging.
• Ensure visitor protocols and signage align with company policies and branding standards.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and SHE compliance, addressing deviations promptly.
• Validate deliverables against user requirements and quality standards.
• Provided technical and motivational support to teams for successful project delivery.
• Embed sustainability principles into all initiatives, ensuring compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture through clear expectations, skill development, and recognition.
• Compliance Investigate non-compliance issues, resolve incidents, and share insights to prevent recurrence.
• This role is in Corporate Affairs (CA) department on a band 6.12 level reporting to the Principal Corporate Communication

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Communication /Change Management or equivalent qualification on NQF7
• SA Driver’s License

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years of operational experience in change management and communication in a corporate environment.
• Understanding change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding communication strategies, techniques, models, and theories relevant to organisational change.
• Knowledge of organisational behaviour, dynamics, and culture.
• Awareness of strategic planning processes and business operations.
• Familiarity with project management tools and practices to support change initiatives.

Closing Date:

• 11 July, 2025