Community Relations & Local Government Specialist

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate the work of Community Relations Officers within the agreed budget and headcount constraints.
• Help Identify map analyse and prioritise community stakeholders and design appropriate engagements methods and messages.
• Help design and implement a strategy for setting up and maintaining Community Engagement
• Forums.
• Plan monitor and guide the work for the Community Relations Officers.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to enhance and maintain good relationships with the MC communities and key community stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Community Relations Officers engage with communities and key community stakeholders as per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Organize lead and/or participate in community meetings as needed.
• Ensure that records of community engagement meetings are kept up to date on Isometrix.
• Be sensitive to potential conflict situations between MC and communities and/or within or between communities and agree on implications and strategies to prevent or resolve the conflict together with the Community Relations Manager.
• Refer grievances from community members to the Grievances and Incidents Manager to ensure that the right process is followed for investigating and resolving the issue.
• Work with the Security team to identify community-based threats to the safety of mine staff and continuity of mine operations.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual quarterly and monthly stakeholder engagement schedule.
• Report any commitments made to the Community Relations Manager and to the Commitment Manager immediately.
• Analyse and understand community concerns expectations and perceptions to inform risks impacts and engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.
• Input into Valterra Platinum Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the project.
• Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
• Set clear and consistent expectations encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team tool
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge skills authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time people and budget)
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures
• Ensure that systems symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Valterra Platinum values.

This role is at a band 6 level reporting to the Senior Manager Community Relations.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Bachelors degree in Sociology Economics Community Development Regional Planning Negotiation and Conflict resolution or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration Sociology Economics
• Community Development Development Economics or Sociology will be advantageous
• An understanding of Anglo Social Way (ASW) Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and other relevant assurance certifications

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with Internal stakeholders and extractive industry external/ community relations or similar in a developing country preferably South Africa
• Experience with the IFC Performance Standards highly preferred
• Understanding of Valterra Platinum Social Way and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

Additional Information :

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra 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.

Valterra 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 Valterra 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

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time