Specialist Communication

Valterra Platinum Limited; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Learning and progression

Safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited is seeking an experienced Communications professional to lead external relations and sustainability initiatives at Mototolo Mine. You will develop and implement integrated communication strategies, manage stakeholder engagement, and coordinate content for a wide range of channels.

The role emphasizes governance, timetable-driven project delivery, and collaboration with senior management to protect the company’s reputation and support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or higher qualification as base requirement.
• Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading and supporting communications strategies.
• Mining industry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of effective communications strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders across Group and external partners.
• Develop and coordinate communications content for internal and external channels.
• Ensure brand compliance across the operation.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Content development

Media relations

Education

Grade 12

Degree / Diploma in Communications, Journalism

Job 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.

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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Mine

Job Description

Safety

• Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

• Leadership and Governance
• Identify and manage reputational risk on behalf of Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Impact by putting mitigating programmes in place.
• Deliver on projects that will enhance or deliver on the business strategy.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to support Valterra Platinum initiatives.
• Gather, prepare and gain approval of content for our channels such as Kopanong app, newsletters, community newspapers, TerraConncect, website, etc.
• Active engagement across the operation to identify communications opportunities.
• Through interpreting strategy, drive existing and potential issues that could impact business directives and outcomes.
• Manage risk assessment and highlight projects or issues that require re-engineering or refocusing.
• Research, establish, and manage complex communications issues.
• Liaise with key stakeholders across the Group as well as externally to establish contacts to obtain information, coordinate projects, clarify issues, make referrals, and process requests directed to interviews experts on potential issues, as well as gather information which will be shared through publications.
• Manage a number of diverse special projects simultaneously and meet deadlines on each to ensure accuracy and timeliness and effectiveness of assigned projects, and attention to details.
• Develop factually and technically accurate research data and materials.
• Work directly with highest levels of organisation management and with various functional heads to coordinate short term projects, which generate effective relations.
• Obtain information, coordinate projects, clarify issues, make referrals, and process requests directed through
• Corporate Affairs & Sustainable impact.
• Interview experts on potential and existing issues, to gather information which will be shared through internal and external communication channels.
• Exercise judgment on a wide range of issues and projects that could impact Valterra Platinum activities.
• Deliver benchmarked communication solutions in support of group issues.
• Production (writing and editing) of content for both print and electronic communication.
• Review all external publications and technical papers to ensure consistency of message and quality of output.
• Provide support in organising site visits and events, including developing communications collateral.
• Support the External Relations and Sustainability Managerin ensuring brand compliance across the operation, including the branding of
• Platinum-sponsored community projects.
• Provide support with the development and implementation of internal communication campaigns, employee surveys and other initiatives

Sustainability & Social

• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities at an operation level.
• Input into Valterra Platinum, cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders relevant to the discipline on an operation level, ensuring engagements are consistent with VP’s sustainability initiatives and standards.
• Advise management on stakeholder engagement topics.
• Identify third party mediators between stakeholders where necessary.
• Develop escalation processes for risks or/and grievances from stakeholders, suppliers/ services providers and other stakeholders.
• Transparent reporting to all stakeholders using pre-determined metrics.

People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Manager External Rel & Sustainability.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Degree / Diploma in Communications, Journalism.

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in leading and supporting the delivery of effective communications strategies
• Mining industry experience would be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge (experience) Required For Role

• Experience in the development of integrated communication plans in a complex environment.
• Track record in issuing briefs.
• Proven experience of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and senior management.
• Experience in working with different cultures and business environments.
• Experience in newspaper/newsletter publishing.
• Remains abreast of latest developments in technology and social media to use it to the benefit of the business.

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.

Closing Date

28 October 2026