Communities & Social Performance Manager

Rio Tinto Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company is seeking a Communities & Social Performance Manager based in Johannesburg, South Africa. You will oversee CSP operations, manage a team, and provide strategic guidance on social and environmental issues. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in CSP, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills in multicultural environments.

Benefits

Work environment prioritizing safety

Leave for various life reasons

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant CSP experience, with managerial experience.
• Experience with CSP-related issues in Africa‑Eurasia.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide CSP advice and strategic planning for exploration teams.
• Develop regional CSP strategy in collaboration with leadership.
• Supervise New Country Entry processes on CSP issues.

Skills

CSP experience

Multicultural team leadership

Social risk management

Fluent English

Fluency in Portuguese or French

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Communities & Social Performance (CSP) Manager

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The CSP Manager focuses on management oversight and provision of technical advice to RTX's exploration operations in the Africa‑Eurasia Region (AER).

The role involves overseeing a small team, delivering CSP expertise to project sites, and crafting pragmatic solutions at the intersection of land access, host community relations, cultural heritage protection, and local development benefits.

Reporting to the General Manager – CSP, the CSP Manager will operate in a challenging environment within CSP and will be responsible for strategic CSP guidance within the AER senior leadership team (SLT).

What You'll Do

Represent and advise on CSP-related matters within the AER senior leadership team (SLT).

Provide advice and strategic planning to exploration teams on CSP matters, including social risk identification and management across multiple countries, with emphasis on land access, dialogue and agreement‑making with host communities, community benefits, security and human rights, and related social and environmental issues (e.g., water or tailings management).

Offer technical advice and management support for CSP personnel working with the AER Generative and Technical Team and country / project leadership to reconcile project timelines with CSP objectives.

In collaboration with the Exploration Director for AER and the global GM for CSP, develop regional CSP strategy and oversee country- and project-level CSP planning to align with project goals and integrate risk‑based CSP considerations into planning and timelines.

Identify and implement innovative approaches to promote CSP objectives across RTX, including knowledge sharing with non-CSP personnel and developing a CSP technical community.

Lead and / or supervise New Country Entry and screening / due diligence processes on CSP issues in the AER.

What You'll Bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

8–10 years of relevant CSP experience, plus 3–4 years of experience managing others.

Experience with CSP-related issues in Africa‑Eurasia, with emphasis on community‑level operational roles and group-level CSP matters in sub‑Saharan Africa.

First‑hand CSP experience in multiple settings in the region; expertise with rural or traditional, land-connected communities is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural / multilingual teams at strategic and operational levels.

Strong English communication skills (written and spoken); professional fluency in Portuguese and / or French is advantageous.

Experience in managing social risks and performance through a structured management system is valued.

Commitment to safety, sustainability, and Rio Tinto's core values of care, courage, and curiosity.

What We Offer

A work environment where safety is the number‑one priority.

Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation / annual, paid parental, sick leave).

Employee Assistance Program.

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) seeks to create value by discovering or acquiring new mineral resources, organized into three regional teams (Americas, Australasia, Africa‑Eurasia) with a global reach and local presence across a range of commodities.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries.

We produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs, with a focus on innovation, low‑emission production, and high standards of environmental, social and governance performance.

We collaborate to solve problems and create win‑win opportunities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Every Voice Matters.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and all cultures respected.

We welcome applications from Women, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Differences are our strength and diversity enhances our ability to succeed together.