Company Description

Specialist Socio-Economic Development (SED) - Health & Education

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Socio-Economic Development (SED) - Health & Education. The purpose of this role is to advance the Thriving Communities pillar by delivering strategic, outcomes-based community health &well-being and education programmes that drive inclusive, sustainable socio-economic impact.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Specialist Socio-Economic Development (SED) – Community Health & Education your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Monitor, analyse, and report on SHE performance indicators related to social investment initiatives.Collaborate with SHE teams to identify and mitigate environmental and health risks in programme delivery.Ensure health-related regulatory compliance and alignment with internal governance frameworks, including Anglo American’s Social Way and Kumba’s Social Investment policies.Strategic Programme Design and DeliveryDesign and deliver strategic, outcomes-based programmes that unlock community and social benefits aligned with Kumba’s Community Health & Education strategies within the Thriving Communities pillar.Align community health and well-being initiatives with South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP), Department of Health priorities, and Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) of local municipalities to ensure relevance and policy coherence.Advise the business on impact-based approaches to education and community health programme development, ensuring contextual relevance and alignment with strategic targets.Develop and implement community health and well-being programmes that address priority community needs, informed by baseline assessments and aligned with public health frameworks.Integrate community health and well-being promotion and community health literacy into broader community development initiatives.Promote innovation and continuous learning by identifying and applying best practices in community health and well-being and education.Ensure that projects have sound theories of change and are continually monitored (and periodically evaluated or adjusted).Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration        Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts, delivery partners, NGOs, and local authorities, to co-create inclusive and sustainable programme designs.Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for community health workers, educators, and local leaders to strengthen community health and well-being practices.Advocate for community health and well-being and education priorities within internal planning processes to ensure strategic integration.Maintain productive relationships with external delivery partners and community representatives to foster trust and shared ownership of outcomes.Partner with public health institutions, education institutions, traditional leaders, and community-based organisations to promote culturally sensitive health and well-being and education practices, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas with limited access to services.Governance, Monitoring, and Operational SupportIdentify and address systemic barriers to community health and well-being service delivery, such as water scarcity, sanitation infrastructure gaps, and socio-economic inequalities, through targeted interventions and advocacy.Identify and address systemic barriers to quality education and socio-economic inequalities, through targeted interventions and advocacy.Manage programme delivery against agreements and SLAs, ensuring efficiency, quality, and accountability.Support implementation of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess programme impact and inform continuous improvement.Monitor adherence to Social Economic Development (SED) criteria and ethical business practices as outlined in Anglo American and Kumba policies.Coordinate with Finance, GSS, and Supply Chain to ensure timely processing of contracts, invoices, payments, and procurement activities.Ensure ongoing alignment with related programmes and projects outside the Thriving Communities pipeline to maintain strategic coherence.Financial Planning and Budget ManagementDevelop and manage programme budgets aligned with strategic objectives.Forecast and monitor expenditure, ensuring financial discipline and value for money.Ensure compliance with financial policies and governance frameworks.Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to manage contracts, payments, and procurement.Prepare and present financial reports and investment cases to internal stakeholders.Continuous Improvement and LearningDrive continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback, evaluation insights, and lessons learned.Establish mechanisms for regular review and reflection to identify opportunities for innovation.Benchmark programmes against national and global standards to ensure relevance and scalability.Promote a culture of learning and adaptive management across teams and partners.Integrate M&E findings into strategic planning to strengthen future programme outcomes.Data Management and DocumentationEstablish and maintain accurate, secure records of programme activities, financials, and performance indicators.Ensure data integrity and compliance with governance and audit requirements.Utilise data systems to support evidence-based planning and reporting.Document processes, decisions, and lessons learned to support transparency and knowledge sharing.Prepare and submit timely reports and dashboards aligned with strategic and operational standards.

This role is in Corporate Affairs department on a band 6 (D3/D4) level reporting to the Principal SP & SED

 

QualificationsGrade 12 or equivalentBachelor’s in Social Science / Development Economics or a relevant alternative on NQF7Social Impact Assessment / Social Management CertificateProject Management CertificateSA Drivers LicenceHealth and/or Education programme management certification

 

Technical Knowledge

6-8 years of experience in Social Economic Development (SED), preferably within the mining industry.Possess in-depth knowledge of models and programmes that support improvements in education, well-being, and health outcomes in underserved communities.Understand education systems, policies, programme design frameworks, public health principles, healthcare delivery models, and health programme planning.Familiarity with integrated approaches to education and health interventions in community development, as well as insight into regulatory and institutional environments affecting education and health sectors.Applied understanding of M&E frameworks and methodologies to assess programme effectiveness, impact, and alignment with strategic objectives.Be well-versed in the Anglo American Social Way framework, Kumba Social Investment, and Donations Procedure to ensure ethical and compliant programme delivery.Understand stakeholder dynamics and relationship management principles across internal and external partners, including communities, NGOs, and government entities.Understand SHE standards and risk management protocols relevant to community programmes and social investment initiatives.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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