Senior Manager Corporate Affairs

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to effectively execute and implement the overall Corporate Affairs strategy for Venetia Mine through the implementation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan, social performance strategy, communication plan and enterprise & supplier development strategy that create an integrated environment with Venetia Mine employees, host communities and external stakeholders.Key tasks include:

• Develop and manage the execution of the internal and external communication strategy at Venetia Mine
• Ensuringthat the corporate identity and positive image of Venetia Mine and De Beers Group is presented effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading development of Venetia Mine’s component of the Group Social Performance Strategy.
• Ensuringsocio-economic development initiatives (Building Forever, Social & Labour Plan, Socio-Economic Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Enterprise & Supplier Development) are aligned to maximise benefit to host communities.
• Establish relationships with Provincial, Regional and Municipal government stakeholders and providestrategic advice on the implementation of Stakeholder Relations strategy, policies and plans by ensuring alignment with South African legislation and De Beers Group policies.
• Managingcompliance for Venetia Mine with focus on Social and Labour Plan, Mining Charter, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment and Minimum Permitting Requirements.

Qualifications

• Social science degree or Public Relations Degree or related degree such as development planning
• A business management qualification would be an advantage.

• Minimum 10 years management experience of which at least 5 should be in the extractive environment.
• Working with SA government and traditional communities (advantage).
• Relevant experience working in social performance management.
• Policy development and program implementation with national footprint.
• Knowledge of the Risk management process (ORM).
• Knowledge of the Social Way framework.

Additional Information

Established in 1888,DeBeers Groupisthe world’s leading diamond companywith unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds.Together with our joint venture partners,weoperate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

Wewantour diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We buildpartnershipsandconnectwithourpeople and their communities to makeapositivecontribution to thewiderworld.We’re constantly developingnewwaysto make animpactandbuild abeneficiallegacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ -it’s fundamental toour pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

This role is open only to individuals who currently have right to work in the country stated and we will not be supporting any individuals who might need to relocate.