Sustainable Mine Planning & Integration Specialist – Anglo Platinum Vacancies


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Position Summary:

The SMP Planning & Integration Specialist is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Sustainable Mine Plan (SMP) and IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance) process at the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the IRMA surveillance audit to ensure the site maintains IRMA certification
  • Ensure that the SMP implementation is on track
  • Liaison with the BU and Group IRMA leads
  • Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders relevant to the discipline at an operational level, ensuring engagements are consistent with Business Unit and Group sustainability initiatives and standards
  • 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 Anglo American values
  • Take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
  • Monitoring movement on IRMA
  • Prepare logistics associated with the audit with relevant supporting documents.
  • Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability
  • Consistently apply safety & health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
  • Communication with the Social Performance team and HR team on stakeholder engagement planning for the IRMA audits
  • Ensure the SMP projects are properly resourced and project plans for implementation are in place
  • Closing any gaps between current status and what is required by the IRMA standard
  • Ensure that the operation is properly prepared and ready for the on-going IRMA assessments
  • Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid these risks
  • Dissemination of communication material for the IRMA audits
  • Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities, and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)
  • Managing the audit process through IRMA and addressing any findings of the IRMA process
  • Ensure that the SMP is current through annual re-evaluation process
  • Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities at the operation
  • Manage the IRMA audit process – Conduct the self-assessment, Stage 1 and 2 audits and manage and close gaps by putting plans and programmes in place
  • Assess whether the operation can meet the principles and standards and has the right systems and processes in place to meet the IRMA standards

Required Education & Experience:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interface with technical teams
  • Able to write comprehensive technical reports
  • Solid Project Management skills
  • Ability to work across functions
  • Driver’s license
  • Degree in Natural Sciences/Environmental/Social Sciences (preferably post-graduate level)
  • Solid exposure to Sustainability reporting
  • Sustainability qualification (advantageous)
  • At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in the Mining or Consulting Industry (consulting to mining or extractive industry clients)
  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in Sustainability-related position
  • Prior experience with reference to SMP