Section Manager Social Perf & Impact

Valterra Platinum; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PGM producer in Rustenburg is seeking a qualified professional to manage project data and oversee social impact standards. This role requires a relevant graduate degree, experience in risk management, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The candidate will ensure compliance with social performance audits and help shape strategic priorities. Join a values-led organization that prioritizes safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Market-aligned rewards

Opportunities for development

Diversity and innovation culture

Commitment to safe operations

Responsibilities

• Capture project data on management systems like Smartsheet.
• Manage the application of the Social Impact Standard.
• Oversee Social and Human Impact Risk assessments.
• Ensure team understanding of the SED component.
• Lead the development of site SMP in line with business strategy.
• Develop strategic Social Impact Standard priorities.
• Implement management tools aligned to objectives.
• Ensure sustainability reporting alignment.
• Set up controls for project charter objectives.
• Support strategic priorities and KPIs development.
• Compile reports for Platinum Business’ sites.
• Lead compliance audit report preparations.

Skills

Risk management techniques

Interfacing with Senior Management

Facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement

Planning and implementing SED projects

Stakeholder engagement

Report compilation and presentation

Conducting baseline studies

Managing grievance mechanisms

Education

Relevant Graduate degree

Post graduate degree

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long‑term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location

Rustenburg Complex

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure all relevant project and activity data are captured on the Valterra Platinum data management system(s) i.e. Smartsheet, Isometrix, etc.
• Plan and manage the application of the Valterra Platinum Social Impact Standard.
• Oversee the application of Social and Human Impact Risk (SHIRA) in identifying, assessing and managing social risks.
• Ensure the team, site management and staff understand the SED component of the Social Impact Standard.
• Lead and contribute to the development and defining of the site SMP in line with the Social Impact Standard and/or business strategy.
• Support the site in developing strategic Social Impact Standard priorities and associated KPIs.
• Implement the systems, management tools and business processes aligned to the business objectives and lead the achievement thereof.
• Ensure the alignment of the sustainability reporting in line with the requirements of the Social Impact Standard and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.
• Set‑up of required controls to ensure delivery against these standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter.
• Support the GM and the SPMC and the direct reports in developing strategic priorities and associated KPIs.
• Coordinate the compilation of Valterra Platinum reports to Platinum Business’ sites and Group.
• Active leadership in compiling reports and evidence in preparatory phase and during social performance related compliance audit (i.e. Social Impact Standard, IRMA, ABAS, etc.).

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification: Relevant Graduate degree, Post graduate degree desired.

A valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Experience

• Risk management techniques and critical controls
• In interfacing and influencing colleagues and Senior Management
• In facilitating multi‑stakeholder engagement sessions
• In planning and implementing SED projects
• In stakeholder engagement and ability to win the support and confidence of stakeholders and beneficiaries
• In compiling reports and presentation
• Identifying new methods to ensure productive and safe work and achieve plans.
• Identifying, analyse and maintain relationships (internal and external)
• Conduct baseline studies and socio‑economic impact assessments
• Overseeing the implementation and management of the grievance mechanism
• Overseeing the application social risks management (SHIRA)
• Facilitating and the implementation of local employment, enterprise and supplier (ESD) development strategy

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in‑depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

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

21 November 2025