Job No.: 676184
\nDivision: AAPLC Platinum (South Africa)
\nSite: Anglo Management Services
\nDepartment: Corporate Affairs
\nWork type: Full Time Permanent
\nLocation: Gauteng<\/p>\n
Role Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Head of Government Liaison is responsible and accountable, within the Corporate Affairs Function of Anglo Platinum for Government liaison. The incumbent is responsible for the establishment of a Government Liaison and Regulatory Affairs office, which would act as a one-stop service for Government interaction in Anglo Platinum.<\/p>\n The role has a red line reporting relationship to the Executive Head Corporate Affairs and a Functional green line relationship to the other functional Executives and\/or senior managers.<\/p>\n The role of the Head Government Liaison is to lead the Government Liaison and regulatory formulation process by recommending corporate strategy for government interaction, optimise governance, prioritise projects and develop best options for Executive Head of Corporate Affairs decisions.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong> Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n MBA or equivalent with complementary qualification or subject in a Socio Political Science<\/p>\n Competencies:<\/strong>
\nEstablish a Government Liaison and Regulatory Affairs Office
\nLead the effective interaction with Government at National, Provincial and Local level as part of an integrated approach to stakeholder management across Anglo Platinum
\nManage the Government Liaison and Regulatory Office and provide expert input to the management of the overall Corporate Affairs Function.
\nMaintain a high level working relationship and interaction with the functional executives and\/or senior managers in respect of government liaison and provision of professional services.
\nMaintain a high level working relationship and interaction with key National Government individuals to ensure that legislation and policies do not impact negatively on the business of the company. This includes briefing these individuals on Anglo Platinum activities so that they understand better the industry and the development of partnerships with Government on appropriate projects.
\nLiaise with National Government departments and Regional Governments of the North West and Limpopo (and Mpumalanga) to ensure effective communication and cooperation between Anglo Platinum and these Government Departments.
\nEngage with various Parliamentary committees to ensure that Anglo Platinum makes a meaningful contribution to debates on legislation that impact on the business of Anglo Platinum.
\nEngage with various public organisations which may have a direct\/indirect impact on the objectives of Anglo Platinum, e.g., SACOB, Chamber of Mines, IDT, Business Trust, MEETI, NEDLAC, BUSA, etc.
\nProvide advice to the Executive Head Corporate Affairs with regard to Government perceptions and strategies or any relevant information which could have a strategic impact on the Business of Anglo Platinum
\nAlign and interact with the Regulatory Affairs Office of Anglo American
\nInteract with operations where appropriate to ensure proper understanding and delivery on Mining Charter requirements<\/p>\n
\n15 years experience in senior management of which at least 5 years in a mining or a complex and highly regulated business environment
\nExpert understanding of Government on a National, Provincial and Local level
\nUnderstanding the dynamics of the mining industry
\nExpert knowledge on the Mining Charter
\nStrategic thinking skills and the practical implementation thereof<\/p>\n